First Watch has lower manager turnover than its peers. / Photograph courtesy of First Watch
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Financing
Inflation taking its toll on some consumers, but not others
The Bottom Line: On Thursday, Macy’s said its consumers were fine, while Burlington said its consumers were not, showing that inflation is first taking its toll on lower-income customers.
Marketing
The James Beard Awards return from the pandemic with an equity makeover
The awards, widely considered the “Oscars of the food world,” took a two-year pause to try to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive to give more chefs access to the potentially career-changing prize.
Technology
Off-premise diners continue to fall for third-party apps
Tech Check: A report from DoorDash shows that the big apps are increasingly becoming consumers’ chosen method for finding and ordering food to-go.