Denny's leans into Mexican virtual brand

Denny's Corporation will expand its Mexican-inspired virtual brand, Banda Burrito, to over 200 California locations in the coming months to capitalize on off-premise dining, with almost 100 locations already offering the brand as of the first quarter.

Houston resident faces moving troubles, valuables missing after hiring movers

A Houston man's moving experience turned into a nightmare when he discovered that valuable items were missing after hiring a moving company to transition from his apartment in The Woodlands to a new place in Katy.

Small Business Spotlight: Bayou Bike Rentals
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Houston is one of the country's top cities for starting a business which can be a difficult and rewarding experience along Buffalo Bayou. One man is learning that after buying a popular bike-rental business and reintroducing it to customers. FOX 26's Tom Zizka has more on the story.

Costco to stop selling books year-round: report

Costco will stop selling books regularly from January through August due to added stocking costs, only selling them regularly during the holiday season, reports say.

TJ Maxx, Marshalls parent equipping employees with body cameras to stop theft

TJX Companies, the parent of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, has equipped loss prevention associates with body cameras over the past year to deter theft, de-escalate incidents, and enhance store safety, with footage shared only with law enforcement or by subpoena.

Flavor Flav orders every Red Lobster menu item to support seafood chain

Amid news of Red Lobster’s bankruptcy, Flavor Flav ordered everything off the menu to support the chain and save its famous cheddar biscuits.

Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness

The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.

Dollar Tree exploring sale of Family Dollar brand

Discount store company Dollar Tree announced Wednesday it is exploring a potential sale of its struggling Family Dollar brand and has retained JPMorgan Chase to lead a review of the business.

CEOs got big raises last year; workers didn't

The typical compensation package for S&P 500 chief executives surged nearly 13% last year to a median of $16.3 million, significantly outpacing the 4.1% rise in private-sector worker wages, highlighting the widening pay gap amid rising inflation and financial pressure on American households.

Spotify raising US prices for premium plans, again

The Sweden-based audio streaming giant announced Monday it is raising prices for its premium plans in the U.S. once again, after increasing subscription fees nearly a year ago.

Why are fast food prices out of control?
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FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka is looking into why fast food prices seem to be out of control and leading consumers to consider it a "luxury".

Fast food considered 'luxury' to consumers due to increase in prices: survey

Nearly 80% of consumers are considering fast food a "luxury" because of a continuous increase in prices, according to a new Lending Tree survey.

Social Security has a 'billionaire problem,' advocate warns

Social Security benefits will be cut significantly in 2035 without a fix. Here's what advocates say we can do to prevent that.