Small Business

Milwaukee 'Scroll & Stroll' aims to boost small business

November 28, 2020 8:05pm CST

Smaller businesses need community support now more than ever as local spots close down or adapt due to COVID-19.

Retailers take steps to 'avoid a crowd' on Black Friday amid COVID-19

November 26, 2020 9:10pm CST

Typically, you'll see Black Friday shoppers camped out for a good deal at Best Buy on Thanksgiving Day, but in 2020, FOX6 News found an empty parking lot.

Restaurants, bars adjust to untraditional holiday

November 25, 2020 9:38pm CST

"While it won't make up probably the loss in revenue that we normally would have on a night like tonight, it definitely helps boost it."

With bars closed, liquor stores see holiday business uptick

November 25, 2020 9:07pm CST

Between the empty stools, socially-distant tables and bar as a whole, this year did not provide the normal boom in business that bar owners

'Make people smile:' Cupcake shop asks the community for help

November 23, 2020 4:46pm CST

Small businesses throughout the state have struggled to keep their doors open during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Destroyed by fire, effort raises nearly $24K for 'the cheel'

November 19, 2020 5:07pm CST

The owners of "the cheel" -- which featured Nepali-inspired cuisine -- are now hoping to fly above the devastating loss.

Milwaukee disperses $10M in COVID-19 aid for small businesses

November 14, 2020 9:50pm CST

The Milwaukee Department of City Development is dispersing $10 million to small businesses struggling to hang on through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lakefront Brewery's Black Friday 2020 beer to be sold at stores

November 11, 2020 12:12pm CST

Lakefront Brewery has revealed that all 5,000 bottles of its 2020 vintage will be distributed to liquor stores throughout the Milwaukee area.

Fiserv commits $10M to helping small businesses amid pandemic

November 9, 2020 4:31pm CST

Fiserv has committed more than $10 million to help small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic with its Back2Business grant.

Kohler restaurant installs virus-killing lights for indoor dining

October 14, 2020 4:26pm CDT

"What we are trying to do is provide the safest environment that you can come and enjoy yourself."

Ferch's Malt Shoppe & Grille closing after 30+ years in Greendale

October 5, 2020 10:59am CDT

Ferch's Malt Shoppe & Grille in the heart of Greendale is closing after more than 30 years in business.

Outdoor bar looks to persevere through colder weather

October 2, 2020 9:01pm CDT

The concept is beefing up business for the struggling service industry.

'Packed with flavor:' Cuban café opens in Franklin amid pandemic

October 1, 2020 6:29pm CDT

After a lot of hard work, a new Cuban café has opened in the City of Franklin.

'Donut worry, be happy:' Wauwatosa teen has own Cranky Al's donut

October 1, 2020 2:54pm CDT

Cranky Al's in Wauwatosa is known for its wide variety of donuts. Thursday, it debuted its newest creation — the Kitty Special.

'Frida's Cocina MKE' owners make names for themselves in food industry

September 30, 2020 10:23pm CDT

Brew City has a rich and diverse food scene among them is a vibrant blue food truck that made its debut late last year.

United Airlines reaches deal with pilots, avoids furloughs

September 28, 2020 1:40pm CDT

United Airlines and its pilots have reached an agreement to avoid about 2,850 furloughs that were set to take effect later this week.