CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: One fast food chain is doubling its footprint in Northern California, SpaceX’s IPO could make Elon Musk a trillionaire, and the state’s first “smart freeway” has officially opened.
Additionally, a new ranking found that 10 California restaurants are among the 50 best in North America.
But before getting to the biggest business stories in the Golden State, here are some of the best consumer deals of the week:
- Chipotle is giving away 53,000 free burritos tied to the 2026 NBA Finals matchup between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. After the final game of the series, Chipotle will post a code on X — the first 53,000 people to text it will receive a coupon for a free entree. The date of the final game is pending, it could be as early as June 10 or as late as June 19. More info.
- While AAA is well known for its towing services, membership to the auto club comes with many under-the-radar perks — including generous discounts on entertainment. Members looking to enjoy the start of summer can score discounted movie and theme park tickets. Head over to the AAA website to browse a long menu of deals.
Freebies, Deals And Steals
Check out this week’s top headlines for California business news on Patch:
