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World's Least Affordable City | Theater Chain Closures | New Type Of Ikea Store: CA Business News
Catch up with the latest CA consumer and business news, plus under-the-radar stories and the week's best sales and freebies.
CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: A new poll found that Californians are eager to pass a tax on billionaires, a pizza chain is closing hundreds of locations nationwide and the Bay Area is enjoying a major financial boost from the Super Bowl.
Additionally, the world's most expensive big city for homebuyers is in California — but it's not San Francisco.
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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- National Pizza Day is on Monday and it seems every pizzeria, from local pizza joints to major chains, is offering special deals. California Pizza Kitchen is offering $10 off and Pizza Hut is giving out coupons for free pizzas. Check out the roundup at The Krazy Coupon Lady.
- Shake Shack is offering a free chicken sandwich with any $10 purchase every Sunday through the end of June. That's on top of another deal, where customers can get any size soda for just $1 when they order through the Shake Shack app. More details here.
Freebies, Deals And Steals
Check out this week's top headlines for California business news on Patch:
- This CA City Is The Least Affordable On Earth To Buy A Home, Analysis Finds
- Movie Theater Chain Abruptly Shutters Most Of Its CA Locations: Reports
- CA Voters Would Pass Billionaire Tax, Poll Finds
- Pizza Chain Closing Hundreds Of Locations Nationwide
- Store Closures Loom As Iconic Clothing Brand Expected To File For Bankruptcy
- $630 Million Boost To The Bay Area Is Expected To Be Delivered By Super Bowl LX
More Restaurant News
Popular Restaurant And Seafood Market Opens New Location In San Diego County
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The restaurant on S. Coast Highway features the same menu, from build-your-own plates and salads to signature tacos, shrimp and poke bowls.
Events included a petting zoo and family fun.
The restaurant, famous for its Xiao Long Bao, is set to hold a soft opening on Feb. 6 at the Irvine Spectrum Center.
More Retail News
Get Ready To Rock At This New Music School In Castro Valley
The school owner says they want to "help enrich the lives of our students through music."
New Fragrance Boutique Prepares To Open In Laguna Beach
A new fragrance crafting experience is opening in Laguna Beach, and residents were invited to join in on the ribbon-cutting celebration.
IKEA To Open New "Plan And Order" Store In Pleasanton
The company said it will open a 2,100-square-foot store focused on design consultation and order pickups this summer.
From Bean To Bar — Luxe Chocolate Shop Opens Walnut Creek Shop: Report
Just in time for Feb. 14, the Läderach chocolate shop will be one of 250 stores worldwide.
More Business News
Disneyland To Allow Lovers To Say 'I Do' In Front Of Iconic Ride
Disneyland will soon allow patrons to hold wedding ceremonies at one of the park's most well-loved backdrops.
Tech Giant Plans Hundreds Of Layoffs Across Bay Area: Report
The tech company also plans to cut about 16,000 corporate jobs nationwide, according to a report from the San Francisco Chronicle.
Controversial Pro-ICE Billboard Removed In SF
"No one in San Francisco - visitor or local - wanted to see those pathetic billboards," a city official said.
BART is making free WiFi accessible at several stations across the Bay Area.
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