CALIFORNIA — From food fights in a California Chipotle store to Ukranian winemakers visiting wine country to learn to rebuild in their war-torn country, a lot is going on in California business news this week.
Chipotle was in the news this week after controversy over portion sizes sparked on social media, as a TikTok trend encouraged customers to film staff. At one Chipotle store in California, guests became violent over the portion sizes, throwing things at staff and climbing on the counters.
A notable Bay Area chef will make an appearance on Guy Fieri’s show Guy’s Grocery Games.
Check out the highlights of this week in California business news on Patch:
Major Chain Shutdowns Coming In 2024
From Walmart to shopping mall staples, several major chain brick-and-mortar stores are closing locations or shuttering entirely this year.
Violent Customers Throw Items, Climb On Counter At CA Chipotle
Bystanders can be heard in the background asking, “What is going on?” and, “When is this over?”
Napa Valley Winery Hosts Ukrainian Winemakers Seeking To Rebuild
“It can be argued that Ukraine is a new star on the world wine map,” said Georgiy Molchanov, head of a Black Sea winemakers association.
Japanese Retail Giant Daiso Makes Southwest Riverside County Debut
Japan-based Daiso is opening in Menifee. Expect low-priced home decor, stationery, beauty items, food and a ton of quirky products.
Temecula Valley Tourism Spending Hit $1.1 Billion In 2023: Report
The last time the region reached the $1.1 billion mark was in pre-pandemic 2018, and it was a record high at the time.
TikTokers Turn Cameras On Chipotle, Claiming Portions Are Shrinking
Chipotle’s CEO told CNBC the trend “really bums me out” and he feels diners who record workers filling their orders are “a little rude.”
Avian Flu Emergency, Devastating To Family Farms, Ends In Sonoma County
The most significant outbreak in the county’s history resulted in the euthanization of 1.2 million birds and an estimated $20 million loss.
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