This fast-casual Mexican chain is cashing in on Chipotle’s struggles — and it already triumphed in one key battle (CMG)

Hollis Johnson/Business Insider Moe’s Southwest Grill is cashing in on Chipotle’s struggles.  Chipotle’s wobbly queso launch “couldn’t have been better for us,” the fast-casual Mexican chain’s president told Business Insider.  Moe’s is further trying to distinguish itself from the competition by beefing up its taco offerings and its to-go business.  As Chipotle struggles to recover […]

Hedge funds are cashing in on bitcoin mania — there are now 50 dedicated to cryptocurrencies

Reuters/Lucas Jackson The market for cryptocurrencies is red-hot, and dozens of crypto-focused hedge funds are looking to get in on the action.  Digital currencies, such as Bitcoin, are powered by distributed ledger technology and are not controlled by a centralized authority. The market for such currencies has exploded with over 800 coins on the market with […]

Companies are cashing in on chat apps

Business Insider As the market for messaging apps has matured, developers have expanded their capabilities. Users around the world are logging in, not only to chat with friends, but also to connect with brands, browse merchandise, and watch content. What were once simple services for exchanging messages, pictures, videos, and GIFs have evolved into expansive […]

This sleepy California city was $3 million in debt — now it’s cashing in on the marijuana industry

Damian Dovarganes/AP Adelanto, California, is what’s known as a “drive-through town.” It’s a dusty plot of desert surrounded by Joshua trees and dilapidated factories. Few outsiders stay long. Now, the sleepy city in San Bernardino County wants to establish itself as a hotbed for large-scale cultivation and innovation in weed. There are 360 acres zoned […]

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Diesel Automatic Tested: Worth Cashing In That Buyback Check For?

– Across America, thousands of Volkswagen diesel owners are relinquishing their keys to dealers in exchange for generous buyback checks. Where will they spend that money? If the whole ordeal hasn’t turned them off to diesels entirely—and that’s a big “if”—General Motors is hoping to divert some of that cash its way, with the rollout […]

Melania Trump's sleepy home town cashing in on First Lady SAUSAGES and wine

Melania Trump might be the First Lady of the United States but she grew up in the quiet town of Sevnica, Slovenia.  Although now officially an American citizen – as of 2006 – the stunning 46-year-old is proud of her roots and it would seem her hometown is proud of her too.  The tourist trade […]