CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: Workers at one SoCal Subway say they have evidence vermin were chewing the footlongs, a new landlord’s clothing mandate has a group of nudists chaffed and a Golden State woman managed to outsmart her health insurance company at its own game.
Additionally, Disney has settled claims made by the federal government that one official says amounted to an “abuse of parent’s trust.”
But before getting to the biggest business stories in the Golden State, here are some of the best consumer deals of the week:
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Freebies, Deals And Steals
- Carne asada was apparently Chipotle’s most-searched-for menu item last year — that’s one reason why the chain is bringing the meat back for a limited time. To celebrate, Chipotle is offering free delivery for all carne asada orders through Sept. 30. And on Sept. 15, anyone who wears a college football jersey to the restaurant can get a buy-one-get-one free entree deal. More info here.
- 7-Eleven’s Bring Your Own Cup Day is on Saturday, where customers will be invited to bring their own drinking vessels — not just proper cups — and fill them up with Slurpees for just $1.99. The convenience store chain suggests fishbowls, flower vases, pitchers and popcorn buckets, but the options are endless — as long as the vessel is clean, watertight and able to stand upright inside a 10-inch cutout incident each store. More info here.
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Bravazo Peruvian Restaurant Opens New Location In Pleasanton
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Named after a Peruvian expression for “excellent,” the highly-rated restaurant offers Peruvian-style breakfast food and empanadas.
Tellus Coffee Opens Danville Location
The popular Walnut Creek coffee shop opened a Danville location with coffee, tea, juice, brunch, outdoor seating, and a living plant wall.
Historic San Francisco Chinatown Restaurant Sam Wo Will Be Reopened By New Investor Group
“Mr. Ho has been around for so long and he’s so passionate and very detailed about everything,” said Steven Lee, a Sam Wo Investor.
Shark Tank-Featured Milkshake Chain Now Has A Bay Area Address
An East Bay city is the newest location of The Yard Milkshake Bar, a specialty milkshake, edible cookie dough and ice cream shop.
Encinitas Oktoberfest And Artisan Faire To ‘Bring Best Of Bavaria’ To California Coast
The 29th annual event will feature German food, beer gardens, a dog costume contest, a kids zone, an artisan fair and more.
Better Buzz Opening New Location
The new location is the chain’s 25th store in the San Diego region.
New East Bay Beer Garden Brings The Community Together
Park Station in Alameda is now open and ready for locals to enjoy its vast space, grab a drink and some food, and have a good time.
More Retail News
Pleasanton Walmart Neighborhood Market Closing
The supermarket on Santa Rita Road and its pharmacy will close soon, Walmart confirmed.
Trader Joe’s Plans Renovation For Lafayette Store
The Lafayette Design Review Commission will hear plans for a platform, fencing, and in-store updates on Monday.
Uniqlo Opens At Mission Viejo Mall
The Japanese clothing brand is known for its reasonable prices and simple clothing lines.
At Home To Shutter Most CA Stores This Month
The home furnishings store has deeply discounted its remaining inventory at stores across California.
More Business News
2 Arrested In Bay Area Retail Theft Ring
Police said the pair are linked to at least 48 separate thefts in San Ramon and across the Bay Area.
Plans For New San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf Public Plaza Unveiled
New drawings showing a revitalized San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf with a new public plaza were unveiled on Wednesday.
PG&E Rates To Decrease After Years Of Hikes: What To Know
The company said rates will decrease starting Sept. 1, but after so many increases, will it make a difference?
Pro Soccer Returns To Temecula
Howay the Quails! Pro-soccer is back in Temecula with a team shooting towards big goals in the National Independent Soccer Association.
Retail Thief Headbutts Employee While Trying To Escape: Police
A man was confronted while trying to steal hundreds of dollars worth of clothes and cologne, police said.
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Clinton Mora is a reporter for Trending Insurance News. He has previously worked for the Forbes. As a contributor to Trending Insurance News, Clinton covers emerging a wide range of property and casualty insurance related stories.