Economy Jun 16 Pizza Hut, struggling with delivery competition, sold for $2.7 billion By Michelle Chapman, Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press
World Mar 12 Noma was the top restaurant in the world. Chef René Redzepi just resigned over abuse allegations Criticism recently came to a head on social media, and an article in the New York Times detailed former employees' accounts of abuse just days ahead of the opening of a Noma pop-up in Los Angeles. By James Brooks, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press
Nation Aug 21 Cracker Barrel's logo redesign sparks ire among some online Cracker Barrel is marching forward with an ongoing makeover. And to the dismay of some fans, the chain's new logo now ditches the barrel itself. By Associated Press
Nation May 01 McDonald's says store traffic fell unexpectedly as economic uncertainty weighed on diners McDonald’s store traffic fell unexpectedly in the first quarter as economic uncertainty weighed on diners. By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press
Arts Aug 06 Watch 8:17 Hmong chef Yia Vang brings a taste of home to Minnesota's Twin Cities St. Paul, Minnesota, is home to the nation’s largest population of Hmong, an Indigenous people from Southeast Asia. After the Vietnam War, thousands of Hmong refugees ended up in the Upper Midwest and have called the area home for nearly… By Megan Thompson
Feb 21 Restaurants experiment with subscription models to keep revenue flowing By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Large chains like Panera and P.F. Chang’s as well as neighborhood hangouts are increasingly experimenting with the subscription model as a way to ensure steady revenue and customer visits. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 8:17 Black and Creole people defined New Orleans cuisine, but Black chefs don't get top jobs By Roby Chavez, Diane Lincoln Estes New Orleans is a unique city where its people are part of a rich melting pot of diversity that has made its food world-famous. But many of the culture bearers of that history are being shut out of the top… Continue watching
Dec 19 Restaurants anxious as omicron, high food costs take toll By Dee-Ann Durbin, Mae Anderson, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Many businesses said hundreds of festive corporate lunch bookings vanished almost overnight as infections began to soar and Johnson announced tighter restrictions, including mandatory mask-wearing in most indoor spaces, though restaurants are open as usual. Continue reading
Nov 13 Watch 10:29 Busy shops, fewer workers: Portland grapples with post-pandemic reality By Christopher Booker, Sam Weber Last year, Portland, Maine, was struggling to prepare for an economic winter of uncertainty. A push of late fall warmth had given downtown restaurants and businesses a boost following a dreadful summer. One year later, the story has changed entirely… Continue watching
Oct 27 2021 isn't the rebound year New Orleans needed By Roby Chavez Parades are rolling and brass bands are back. Music venues are sold out again and mouth-watering Cajun and Creole dishes are being served up in packed restaurants in New Orleans. With its culture economy, the city is trying to rally… Continue reading