I visited Williams Sonoma and got a glimpse at why business is booming, from its free perks to high-end kitchen tools

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Kitchen tools at Williams Sonoma.
Kitchen tools at Williams Sonoma.

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A woman was charged $1,000 for a Subway sandwich. She said she couldn't get a refund for 7 weeks and struggled to afford groceries.

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A Subway sandwich.

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A college is removing its vending machines after a student discovered they were using facial recognition technology

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The University of Waterloo said it is removing vending machines after a student discovered they employed facial-recognition technology.

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I've been a Jack in the Box franchisee for 3 decades. Here are 4 surprising things about franchising a fast-food restaurant.

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A longtime Jack in the Box franchisee told Business Insider that it's more responsibility than people might realize.

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I went to Red Lobster for the first time. Here are 7 things that surprised me.

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I dined at Red Lobster for the first time and was surprised by the large portion sizes and high menu prices.

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Gig worker pay on delivery apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash fell up to 15% last year

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Gig workers made less money on apps like Instacart and Uber Eats last year, a new study shows.

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Salt Bae's London restaurant, which charges $850 for steak, cuts heating during peak hours to save money

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The Salt Bae restaurant in London said it cuts heating during peak hours despite posting a profit.

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How T.J. Maxx's polarizing food aisle lures shoppers into spending more

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The food selection at a T.K. Maxx store in London.

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Meet the 100-year-old man who drives to McDonald's at 8 a.m. almost every day for coffee with his friends

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Zan White, a regular McDonald's diner in Elkins, West Virginia, sits in the restaurant with a cup of coffee
Zan White meets with friends for coffee and a catchup every day.

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We compared Burger King restaurants in the UK and the US. We noticed a few key differences but still see why it's an international hit.

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Business Insider reporters located in the UK and the US compared popular Burger King menu items, restaurant designs, and the overall experience.

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