Buying a Franchise
The Country’s Largest Chick-fil-A Will Open in New York City in October
On Oct. 3, New Yorkers' cravings for the chicken chain will finally be satisfied.
By Kate Taylor
New York | Page 2
Building a Business
New York Moves Closer to a $15 Minimum Wage for Fast-Food Employees
A state-appointed panel has recommended a significant increase from $8.75 an hour.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
NYC’s JFK Airport Is Building a New Luxury Terminal Exclusively for Animals
It's called 'the ARK.'
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
Uber Takes Swipe at NYC Regulators With Clever ‘De Blasio’ Feature
The ride-hailing transportation giant has updated its app with a special message for residents of the Big Apple.
Buying a Franchise
Panel Says It’s Time Fast-Food Employees in New York Receive a Major Pay Increase
But does it make sense for New York to focus on fast-food industry wages in isolation?
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
The Magic of New York for Startups
'If I can make it there, I can make it anywhere' proves especially true for people looking to open businesses.
By Zach Cutler
Building a Business
Why This Bitcoin Exchange Is Leaving New York
Digital currency exchange ShapeShift says it is taking a 'moral and ethical stand' against new regulations.
Building a Business
An Englishman in New York: 4 Surprising, Alarming Things About Doing Business in the U.S.
From punitive taxes to intrusive Big Apple socializing: This Londoner tells us what he really thinks.
By Sami McCabe
Building a Business
New York Just Issued Its First-Ever Bitcoin Banking License
The groundbreaking license granted to cryptocurrency exchange itBit signifies a momentous stride forward in the race to legitimize the fledgling digital currency.
Building a Business
These 7 Startups Exemplify NYC’s Buzzing Startup Scene
New York City's association with Wall Street, big banks and hedge funds eclipses the fact it is home to a thriving startup culture.
Building a Business
Meet Some of the Most Promising New York City Startups
Techstars just held its Winter 2015 NYC Demo Day, and the companies presenting were all amazing.
Buying a Franchise
How New York City Got Its First Denny’s
Denny's is aiming to be a grand slam in Manhattan.
By Jason Daley
Business News
Uber Cars Have Overtaken Yellow Taxis in New York City
The embattled ridesharing startup is making a dent in the Big Apple.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
Starbucks to Begin Testing Delivery in Seattle and New York City This Year
Get ready to order coffee on your phone to be delivered fresh to your home.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Meet Dos Toros, the NYC-Based Burrito Chain That’s Not Afraid of Your Chipotle Comparisons
Founded by brothers Leo and Oliver Kremer in 2009, Dos Toros just opened its seventh location in New York City and is on the brink of a ferocious growing spree.
By Laura Entis
Buying a Franchise
Chick-fil-A Is Finally Coming to New York City This Summer
The Southern chain is set to open the first of 'many' locations in the Big Apple.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Uber Competitor Makes Aggressive Push in NYC With $10 Flat Fares
Transportation technology company Gett is doing its best to undercut the San Francisco-based ridesharing giant.
Business News
Etsy Reportedly Eyeing a $300 Million IPO as Soon as This Quarter
The rumored IPO would be one of the largest for a New York-based tech company since 1999.
By Geoff Weiss
Buying a Franchise
Styrofoam to Be Banned in New York City Beginning July 1
Starting this summer, Styrofoam takeout containers and packing peanuts will no longer be allowed in the city.
By Kate Taylor
Tech
NYC Wants Drivers to Pay For Parking Tickets Via Apple Pay, Mobile Apps and Bitcoin
Officials believe a revamped system would ultimately cut down on the losses the city incurs each year from unpaid violations.
By Geoff Weiss
Business Legal
Airbnb Hostess Who Earned $61,000 in 9 Months Now Faces Eviction, Judge Rules
The battle against Airbnb in New York City rages onward.
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
New York Regulator Lays Out Tweaks to Bitcoin Rules
The state's banking regulator says it will soften proposed rules for virtual currencies.
By Reuters
Business News
Amazon Launches 1-Hour Delivery in New York City
The company said it will bring the service to additional cities in 2015.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
New Pitch Program Starting in NYC in January
Techstars, AlleyNYC and Entrepreneur are working together on a bi-monthly pitch night.
Building a Business
Taxi Wars: Uber Rolls Out Program in NYC That Will Cut Fares By Half
The San Francisco-based transportation juggernaut says that with UberPOOL, riders going the same way can hop in a car together and split the fee.
Business News
Uber, Lyft Find Ally in New York’s Attorney General
New York State AG Eric Schneiderman spoke out against a rule that would protect traditional car services from the competition of app-based services Uber and Lyft.
By Evelyn Cheng
Building a Business
Eataly Elevates Food Retail, Tastes Success. What’s Next?
The New York City store is now a full-fledged tourist attraction, and the rest of the world is in the company's sights.
By Jason Ankeny