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Small Business Saturday poised for powerful impact as SBA rallies Americans to shop local

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After many Americans go big for Thanksgiving and Black Friday, the Saturday that follows has become the moment to  shop small. Observed annually during the first weekend after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday encourages consumers to redirect some of their holiday spending toward  small businesses  — the backbone of the U.S. economy. "With the economy rebounding from forty-year high inflation, there’s never been a better time to shop small in support of local businesses," Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler said in a statement. Small businesses employ roughly half of the private-sector workforce and generate nearly half of U.S. GDP, Loeffler noted. FILE PHOTO: Small business owners are pictured outside their store. Small businesses employ roughly half of the private-sector workforce and generate nearly half of U.S. GDP.  (iStock) "When we as consumers take part in Small Business Saturday, we’re investing in the workers and  job c...
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Small Business Saturday poised for powerful impact as SBA rallies Americans to shop local

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After many Americans go big for Thanksgiving and Black Friday, the Saturday that follows has become the moment to  shop small. Observed annually during the first weekend after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday encourages consumers to redirect some of their holiday spending toward  small businesses  — the backbone of the U.S. economy. "With the economy rebounding from forty-year high inflation, there’s never been a better time to shop small in support of local businesses," Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler said in a statement. Small businesses employ roughly half of the private-sector workforce and generate nearly half of U.S. GDP, Loeffler noted. FILE PHOTO: Small business owners are pictured outside their store. Small businesses employ roughly half of the private-sector workforce and generate nearly half of U.S. GDP.  (iStock) "When we as consumers take part in Small Business Saturday, we’re investing in the workers and  job c...
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Denny's To Go Private In $620 Million Deal With TriArtisan

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  Denny's ( NASDAQ:DENN ),  the diner chain famous for its pancakes  and late-night breakfasts, is set to go private. The company announced Tuesday it's being acquired in a $620 million deal led by TriArtisan Capital Advisors the private equity firm behind TGI Fridays and P.F. Chang's along with Treville Capital and Yadav Enterprises, one of Denny's biggest franchisees. As part of the deal, shareholders will receive $6.25 per share in cash, valuing the equity portion at about $322 million. That's a 52% premium over Monday's closing price and investors wasted no time reacting. Denny's stock jumped 47% to $6.03 in premarket trading after the announcement. For Denny's, the buyout could signal a new chapter. The brand has faced softer sales and rising costs in recent years, but the new owners see room to refresh the iconic chain. With TriArtisan's restaurant expertise and Yadav's franchise experience, the group hopes to reenergize the business and mo...
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