Frenchy's Chicken, a popular Houston fried chicken chain, plans to open 500 new stores nationwide over the next decade, starting with locations in Port Arthur and Rosharon, Texas.

A man was arrested for a robbery in a Waikīkī restaurant, where he allegedly assaulted an employee and stole her belongings. No further injuries were reported. Police are seeking information from the public.

Baristas at three East Bay Blue Bottle coffee shops are on strike, requesting fair pay and workplace representation, and urging a customer boycott until a satisfactory contract is reached. The strikes are part of wider unrest in the service industry.

Osaka Marketplace is opening a new store in Foster City with a grand opening featuring a taiko drum performance and sake ceremony. The first 100 shoppers will receive goodie bags. It's part of a Bay Area trend of expanding Asian grocery stores.

San Jose’s Strike Brewing announced an Oct. 31 closure and filed for Chapter 7 on Nov. 24, setting up a liquidation after 11 years in business.

Michigan's marijuana industry's future is uncertain as a court examines the legality of a new 24% state cannabis tax, which industry leaders argue is unconstitutional and harmful to businesses.

The City of Cleveland Heights promotes Small Business Saturday by highlighting local businesses on social media, encouraging residents to support the local economy and entrepreneurship.

Houston's dining scene offers a variety of Thanksgiving options, including prix-fixe menus and classic foods. Retailers like Whole Foods and HEB have holiday hours, while others like Walmart and Costco remain closed.

Tobias Bauer is expected to become Siemens Mobility's permanent North America CEO and will be based in Sacramento, anchoring leadership at the city's major train plant.

Flowco's January IPO priced above range and raised about $427M, pushing the newly merged Houston oilfield‑services firm onto the NYSE and drawing a strong market debut.

San Antonio-based Usio bought assets of LA fintech PostCredit in an all-stock deal, adding AI expense-management to its payments platform.

State filings list a March 1–30, 2026 remodel of Costco's Humble bakery and food court, with estimated costs around $520,000.

Harman International has settled for $11.8 million over customs duty evasion claims, having allegedly avoided duties on aluminum from China for over a decade. A whistleblower case contributed to this resolution.