News

Lakisha Hunter went from gang leader to chef. Now she's showing others the way

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2022

The proprietor of Chicago's That Jerk Spot is easing youngsters with legal issues into restaurant careers.

Taste Tracker: P.F. Chang's has a celebration menu, Carl's Jr. supersizes it and Miller's Ale House gets crabby

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 15, 2022

Black Bear adds six dinner combos; Thankgsiving at Velvet Taco; Lazy Dog builds a gingerbread house; and more menu news of the week.

Workforce

Starbucks union pokes the chain by debuting its own holiday red cup

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2022

The labor group said it will distribute its version on Red Cup Day to patrons who support the chain's unionization. Guests might also be encouraged to sing along with strikers.

Workforce

IFA, NRA urge restaurant operators to join in the battle to kill California’s Fast Act

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 15, 2022

As labor organizers rally in Sacramento, the industry associations warn of the growing threat of unionization that is "not your daddy’s labor movement.’"

Leadership

17-concept Fat Brands hires its first-ever chief growth officer

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2022

Jeremy Theisen joins the Twin Peaks and Fazoli's parent after two decades of expanding startups.

Financing

Here are 2021’s top newcomers to the Top 100

By Liz Barrett Foster on Nov. 14, 2022

Miami Beach’s Mila debuts at No. 5 on this year’s ranking. Find out where some of the other newcomers to this year’s list appear.

Marketing

Nestle launches cookie delivery brand with Nextbite

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 14, 2022

Nestle Toll House Cookie Delivery will offer six cookie varieties as well as milk and other treats. It’s the latest entrant into the red-hot cookie market.

Operations