independents

Unions are inching into the independent restaurant market

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 07, 2023

The successes have been few and far between, but organized labor is making gains. Employees of a Vietnamese restaurant in Maine and a soda shop in Oklahoma have unionized in recent weeks.

Operations

Montclair Hospitality Group wants to bring buzzy chefs to secondary cities

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 03, 2023

Partnering with acclaimed chefs like Masaharu "Iron Chef" Morimoto and Robbie Felice, the New Jersey-based group is working to raise $45 million for expansion.

Leadership

Here are the James Beard Award chef and restaurant finalists

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 29, 2023

The foundation also named six Leadership Award winners, celebrated for creating a better world. And the "godmother of Indian cooking" won the Lifetime Achievement award.

Operations

Thompson Hospitality is shopping for more restaurant acquisitions

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 28, 2023

The multiconcept group has been building its retail restaurant division at a rapid clip. Now it's looking to add a coffee brand, a dessert concept and/or something in the salad space.

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Operations

Despite some recent failures, some restaurants keep looking for ways around the tip

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 21, 2023

Many have tried to move away from traditional tipping, only to turn back. But the idea continues to evolve as operators look for new models to ensure pay equity.

Topics

Openings and closings: The latest from Doug Psaltis, Daniel Boulud and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises

Mar. 16, 2023

Chicago gets Basque-style steaks; the co-founder of California Pizza Kitchen is going Roman; and Robbie Felice brings "wafu-Italian" to New Jersey.

Leadership

Bloomin' Brands, Papa Johns execs among IFMA Silver Plate Award winners

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 07, 2023

The annual awards by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association were announced at COEX. The winner of the Gold Plate will be announced in May.

Operations