Alicia Kelso
Executive editor, Nation's Retaurant News
Contact AliciaAlicia Kelso is the executive editor of Nation's Restaurant News. She began covering the restaurant industry in 2010 for QSRweb.com, FastCasual.com, and PizzaMarketplace.com. When her son was born, she left the industry to pursue a role in higher education, but swiftly returned after realizing how much she missed the space. In filling that void, Alicia added a contributor role at Restaurant Dive and a senior contributor role at Forbes.
Her work has appeared in publications around the world, including Forbes Asia, NPR, Bloomberg, The Seattle Times, Crain's Chicago, Good Morning America, and Franchise Asia Magazine.
Alicia holds a degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University, where she competed on the women's swim team. In addition to cheering for the BGSU Falcons, Alicia is a rabid Michigan fan and will talk about college football with anyone willing to engage. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her wife and son.
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Alicia Kelso
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Immigration declines are hurting a lot of restaurants. The Texas Restaurant Association has brought together different groups to find a long-term solution.
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Taco Bell’s Butter Chicken Taco, inspired by Indian cuisine, won 65% of votes in a global contest and will debut in the U.S. as a limited-time offer.