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"They're great for the money."

In many ways, buying a big-name franchise represents living out the American dream. As the purchaser, you get access to a big-name brand that everyone knows, and, in theory, customers should flow in. With a good franchised brand, you should get all ...

White House officials want to make some major changes to the ways that Americans travel. However, these changes may not end up being popular ones. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy discussed the proposed changes that the Administration is ...

Even at age 80, one of Las Vegas' most storied hotel resorts still has secrets to reveal. The Flamingo, founded by notorious gangster Bugsy Seigel, is considered the first modern hotel resort in Las Vegas. Seigel had a penthouse suite at his hotel ...

"The freezer is exactly what we were looking for."

U.S. workers once had some expectations of job security during the holiday season, but that time appears to be over. U.S. employers issued WARN notices for 39,006 Americans in October, according to research by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

When a national chain closes, it may linger in the form of one or only a few single remaining locations. York Steak House, for example, stopped being a national chain in the mid-1980s and now only has a single restaurant left operating in Columbus,

"For those who enjoy smoky flavors but don't want to wait hours for them."

"I could probably vacuum our house three or four times before the vacuum needs to be charged."

For years, major original equipment manufacturers including Ford, GM, and Stellantis have lost billions trying to convince Americans to purchase battery electric vehicles. While progress has been made, recent political developments have the EV ...