Torchy's Tacos giving 20 graduating seniors free tacos for a year
The contest began Wednesday morning and runs until 10 p.m. CST on June 5.
William Chris Vineyards talks about experience during pandemic, plans moving forward
Founder Chris Brundrett shares how they were affected by COVID-19 and how they've adjusted and pivoted their business.
Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Survey: 55 percent of employees say they work 1-10 extra hours remotely amid COVID-19
A recent survey done by Fishbowl, a employee social networking platform, found that the majority of its respondents said they were are working up to 10 more hours at home than they normally would if they were still working from their offices.
Buda drive-in finding success amid renewed interest in drive-in theaters
Doc's Drive-In Theatre is one of just a few drive-in theaters in Central Texas and it's seeing a resurgence of popularity amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nail salon owners hoping to reopen soon
Nail industry leaders are trying to come up with very specific plans to ensure that customers will be safe in nail salons.
Texas bars prepare soft opening as state reports highest number of new COVID-19 cases
This weekend's soft opening of Texas bars is being led by the Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance in an effort to bring awareness to the industry.
Mother, daughter duo becoming online selling sensation during pandemic
"It’s my turn... Ok sorry, you’re right.” The feisty Mother/Daughter duo Kelly and Lauren Epstein, are quickly becoming an online selling sensation.
Census survey: Most small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
The new Small Business Pulse Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau highlighted the impact COVID-19 is having on small U.S. stores, retailers and businesses.
Michigan suspends license of barber who opened during Stay Home order
The state of Michigan has suspended the business license for a barber who opened during the COVID-19 Stay Home order.
Olvera Street merchants want help from city of LA
Olvera Street is known as the "Birthplace of Los Angeles," but merchants are fearful they won't be able to save the businesses there because of the pandemic.
Texas bars still waiting on official word on reopening
Bar owners are hoping to be included soon since the Governor allowed Texas restaurants, malls, movie theaters, retail stores, salons, malls, gyms, and museums to open with some restrictions.
Hard-hit restaurants await word on California reopening
Many restaurants already are practicing safety procedures they anticipate will be required to reopen.
Opening Central Texas for Business Task Force sends initial recommendations to city, county leaders
The task force works with city and county leaders as they draft new orders, providing feedback on the effects of open and unopened businesses while trying to find solutions to current barriers for employees and employers.
Popular Austin restaurant Shady Grove closes permanently
The Austin staple had been around for almost 30 years.
Restaurants start to feel the percentage cuts taken by third party delivery services
A post from a Chicago food truck owner has gone viral. It shows the breakdown of his cut from delivery service Grub Hub.
3 new tax credits offered to businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll, the IRS says.
Salons, barbershops allowed to reopen as part of next phase of Gov. Abbott's plan
Hair salons, nail salons, barbershops, and tanning salons across the state can reopen and while some say they will remain closed for now, others are saying they must reopen to stay afloat.
Chef Wolfgang Puck calls for restaurant industry bailout
In the face of COVID-19, world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck is calling on the Federal Government to offer a hand to a struggling restaurant industry.
Customer leaves $1300 tip at Northwest Austin restaurant
It wasn’t a typical day of business, as it was the first time dine-in guests were allowed since Gov. Greg Abbott eased restrictions in Texas.