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Author: Kristen Hawley

Chains

Ousted as Chairman, Papa John’s Founder Refuses to Go Quietly

6 years ago

Usually, we talk about how hard it is to reclaim your name if it's associated with a restaurant. For Papa John's, the problem seems to be how to rid itself of its founder's name, image, and meddling.

Operations

Beyond Custom Cocktails, Bars and Restaurants Turn to Proprietary Liquor

6 years ago

Restaurants and bars embrace private-label spirits not as a mere flash-in-the-pan gimmick, but as a thoughtful, passionate avenue to heightening the guest experience.

Food

The State of the U.S., According to Sushi

6 years ago

What can sushi prices tell you about a city? A lot: demographics, spending power, business growth and influx or outflow of wealth, according to Bloomberg's Sushinomics Index.

People

Remembering Jonathan Gold: The View From Los Angeles

6 years ago

Los Angeles-based freelance writer and Skift Table contributor Lesley Balla has made a career of covering her city's changing restaurant scene, giving her a particularly thoughtful vantage point from which to reflect on what Jonathan Gold's death means for us all.

Tech

Upserve Buys SimpleOrder to Build Inventory Management Into Its POS

6 years ago

Upserve's acquisition and subsequent implementation of SimpleOrder technology speaks to a larger trend: point of sale companies will continue to acquire smaller, niche technical operations in order to build out their products.

Operations

The Deaf Restaurant Revolution Is Upon Us

6 years ago

Deaf-owned restaurants are on the rise, transforming careers for an underemployed population.

People

Jonathan Gold, Los Angeles Times Chief Restaurant Critic, Is Dead at 57

6 years ago

Gold's death is a massive loss for the Los Angeles food community and the community at large. Known for crafting superb prose and spotlighting under-the-radar restaurants, Gold's criticism forever changed the landscape of the LA restaurant scene.

People

Interview: Chef Joe West of Kansas City’s Reborn Savoy

6 years ago

Stepping into the new Savoy at 21c in Kansas City doesn't feel like going back in time at first, but its menu and storied history quickly evoke a classic age of American dining.

Operations

Inside One Initiative to Improve Kitchen Workers’ Health and Well-Being

6 years ago

Wellness is a newsy and topical subject, but it's also a worthy investment. In the restaurant industry, consider the money saved by avoiding a high turnover caused by an abusive environment.

Chains

Papa John’s-Wendy’s Merger Talks Derailed by Ex-Chairman’s Gaffe

6 years ago

Here's an interesting twist. Also, one has to wonder if any established, respected brand would consider doing business with Papa John's at the moment.

Food

President Trump’s Trade War Could Take Tilapia off the Menu

6 years ago

Tilapia has become a versatile staple in kitchens and well-known restaurants throughout the country. As with many of the things we've come to love, the current administration's policies could take it all away.

Operations

When’s the Right Time to Call in a Restaurant Consultant?

6 years ago

Admitting you need outside help is never easy for a chef or restaurateur, especially within the first year of business. But with the right advice and guidance from a trusted source, the payoffs were huge for one small Los Angeles restaurant.

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