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Author: Erika Adams

Independents

The World’s No. 3 Restaurant Enters the U.S. With a Four Seasons Partnership

3 years ago

The restaurant will be the crown jewel of a $45 million renovation project for the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. If the hotel wants to become a leader in the local food scene, this is certainly one way to do it.

Chains

Restaurants Are Facing an ‘Evolve or Die’ Reality

3 years ago

To survive, be smart (don't panic) about tech, and keep your eyes on what actually makes money.

Chains

Shake Shack Adds an Executive Chef to Its Culinary Innovation Team

3 years ago

As Shake Shack continues its rapid pace of expansion, the new role is a necessary addition to keep up with the local food partnerships and chef collaborations that have become part of the chain's signature offerings.

Independents

Interview: A Restaurant Brand Creator on How to Keep People Coming Back

3 years ago

Building a strong, lasting community among diners will drive much greater customer loyalty than making an appearance on a top-10 list.

Chains

Chipotle’s Head of Food Safety Is Stepping Down

3 years ago

We don't envy the next person Chipotle finds to fill that role.

Food

World’s 50 Best Closes Three-Year Partnership Deal With Singapore Tourism Board

3 years ago

This is a big win for the Singapore Tourism Board. The World's 50 Best show is hardly a fair representation of global gastronomic excellence, but it is a marketing juggernaut for host cities, and Singapore will be the center of attention in the food world when the partnership kicks off next year.

People

The Restaurant Industry Is Losing Its Young Workforce

3 years ago

Young people are increasingly interested in longterm restaurant career paths, but many still believe that the industry only offers mostly dead-end jobs. Figuring out how to change that perception and build a supportive work environment is going to make all the difference when it comes to filling open positions and decreasing turnover.

Independents

Interview: Noma’s COO Is Driven by More Than Financial Gains

3 years ago

Financial success is just one of the metrics used to determine whether a new investment or partnership is right for Noma, and it often isn't the top concern.

Strategy

Chef Thomas Keller on Creating Destination Restaurants

3 years ago

It's a whole different ballgame between Yountville, CA and New York City's Hudson Yards.

Design

The L.A. Restaurant and Bar Group Building Its Future on the Past

3 years ago

It takes time, money and a lot of patience to renovate and restore a historic bar or restaurant. The Los Angeles-based 1933 Group has learned how to jump hurdles and forge new roads in keeping “old Hollywood” alive.

Chains

Hotpot Chain Haidilao Worth $12 Billion After Market Debut

3 years ago

The market valuation makes Haidilao worth more than all other publicly traded restaurant operators in Hong Kong combined.

Strategy

Panera Founder Launches Restaurant Investment Fund

3 years ago

The fund, Act III Holdings, doles out "evergreen capital" to restaurant properties in an effort to give the concepts added time to develop as viable businesses. There are other restaurant-specific investment funds in operation that take a similar approach, but it's always good to see more of this within the industry.

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