Pizza Chain Sold + Taco Bell Retirement Community: CA Business News

CALIFORNIA — From 14,000 Disneyland employees threatening a strike to a major pizza chain selling under threat of bankruptcy, a lot is going on in California business news this week.

More than 60 grocery stores were sold as part of the Kroger and Albertsons merger. A community raised money for the owners of a local restaurant after their home was burglarized. Michelin added 13 new CA restaurants to its guide.

Check out the highlights of this week in California business news on Patch:

Troubled Pizza Chain With 46 CA Locations Sold After Bankruptcy Talks

A Southern California company has acquired fast-casual chain MOD Pizza in the wake of closures and bankruptcy talks, according to reports.

Taco Bell To Open 'Early Retirement Community' In San Diego

Taco Bell is launching "The Cantinas," a pop-up experience where fans of the fast food chain can live like a retiree for a weekend.

Disneyland Employees To Vote On Union Strike Due To 'Unfair' Practices

Union officials representing workers at Disneyland said Tuesday they have approved a vote on whether 14,000 local workers will strike.

Neighbors Raise Cash For Healdsburg Restaurant Owners After Burglary
Organizers of the fundraiser said the owners of Thai Orchid Cuisine returned home late last month to find their home ravaged.

Olvera Street's Beloved Stuffed Donkey, 'El Burro,' Is Getting Evicted

An Olvera Street business that has been delighting visitors with donkeys — both live and stuffed — for 50 years is getting evicted.

More restaurant news:

• 13 Restaurants Added To CA Michelin Guide
• Not All $5 Fast Food Meal Deals Are Really $5. Who Has The Best?
• San Diego Restaurant Week To Return This Fall

More business news:

• Coscto Hikes Membership Fees; CA Customers To Pay More Annually
• Big Lots Closing Dozens Of Stores; California Could Lose Locations
• 63 CA Vons, Albertsons, Pavilions Stores To Be Sold During Merger
• Free Alameda-Oakland Water Shuttle To Launch
• Patelco 'Stabilizes' Network, But Ransomware Outage Continues
• Patelco Hit With 2 Class-Action Lawsuits For Ransomware Outage
• Dog-Friendly Coworking Space, Training Center Comes To City Center
• Boxing Studio Opens First Long Beach Location At 2nd and PCH
• Small Businesses Get Chance To Reach Millions Of Customers
  
• County Seeks To Protect Small Businesses From Rising Rents