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Chains

One Out of Every 3 U.S. Adults Eat Fast Food Every Day

6 years ago

That's good news for the fast food industry, not so much for public health officials. Fortunately the former are diversifying their menus with slightly healthier offerings.

People

Changes Are Coming to the James Beard Awards

6 years ago

The announced changes are well-informed and seem like a big step forward for an organization steeped in its own tradition. Here's hoping they continue.

Food

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

6 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.

Chains

TGI Fridays Turns to Ruby Tuesday for New CEO

6 years ago

The jokes write themselves as executives shuffle between chains that are nearly indistinguishable from one another. But we'll state the obvious anyway: Fridays are better than Tuesdays.

Chains

Applebee’s Owner Is Still Looking for the Right Acquisition

6 years ago

Dine Brands has something specific in mind, but should probably act fast to capitalize on Applebee's recent success — keep the momentum going.

People

The Restaurant Industry Is Losing Its Young Workforce

6 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.

People

Interview: The TV Producer Who Changed Food-Driven Storytelling

6 years ago

It takes much more than a beloved star to make good television.

Independents

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

6 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.

Marketing

Michelin Reveals Its UK Restaurant Picks for 2019

6 years ago

While we continue to be tired by both Michelin and 50 Best, the former's strategy for rolling out new winners throughout the year is one that constantly keeps it in the news and does the marketing job it's done so well for so long.

Independents

Interview: Chef Missy Robbins Created a Better Restaurant for a Better Quality of Life

6 years ago

It's an excellent message for any entrepreneur or leader: create the kind of business you're happy working at. If you have your values straight, you can make something exceptional.

Food

Interview: Chef JJ Johnson and the Making of a Modern Chef

6 years ago

A chef-led quick service restaurant means that Johnson's take on bowls is one of the few in the genre we are actually excited to dig into.

Chains

Pret A Manger Promises Change After Allergy Death of Teenage Girl

6 years ago

Proper food labeling is a no-brainer, but the real-world challenges of kitchens will always complicate matters.

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