St. Louis Italian restaurant forced to close after 46 years, can't find workers: 'Very sad'
Balducci's restaurant in Missouri that has been operating for 46 years permanently closed because they can’t find enough staff to work.
DoorDash introduces search-page ads for restaurants
DoorDash Inc. has started selling restaurant ads that appear atop the search results in its app, as companies in the largely unprofitable food-delivery industry dive deeper into advertising to boost revenue.
Teens favor this sandwich spot, plus top beauty brands and payment apps
Teens in the U.S. are spending a little more than they did in the earlier half of 2021 and they’re choosing to put their money into their favorite brands.
Chipotle's smoked brisket gets Twitter — and critics — talking
Chipotle's new smoked brisket is getting a flood of reviews from critics and customers alike.
NYC steakhouse owner says he lost millions in business due to city's vaccine mandate
A New York City steakhouse owner discussed the negative economic impact of the city's coronavirus vaccine mandate, noting he lost nearly two million dollars of business due to the requirement.
National Cheeseburger Day: The best freebies and deals
Every year, September 18 marks National Cheeseburger Day.
Low tips, close quarters hamper hiring at many restaurants
Many restaurants say they still can not find enough workers, and owners say fears over the Delta variant and rising covid cases are slowing business and taking a toll on servers who make rely on tips from customers.
Grubhub, DoorDash, Uber Eats sue New York City over fee caps
DoorDash Inc., DASH 3.39% Grubhub Inc. and Uber Technologies Inc.’s UBER 0.70% Eats division are suing New York City over its law permanently capping the amount of commissions the apps can charge restaurants to use their services, the latest move in a growing clash between the platforms and local regulators.
Chipotle facing 'challenging labor environment,' prompts 'big action': CFO
Chipotle Mexican Grill CFO Jack Hartung noted on Thursday that the employee crunch has created the “most challenging labor environment” in his “long career in the restaurant industry.”
Fatburger, Johnny Rockets parent: Labor 'crisis' a ‘total nightmare’
FAT Brands Inc. CEO Andrew Wiederhorn explained how the labor “crisis” has affected his businesses, calling the situation a “total nightmare.”
Honolulu to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Honolulu will require employees at "restaurants, bars, gyms, movie theaters, museums, arcades and other similar establishments" to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to operate.
Cipriani chairman puts LVMH on blast over alleged knock-off restaurant: 'I'm not flattered by imitation'
Italian restaurateur Arrigo Cipriani, whose family legacy in authentic fine dining stretches across the globe, says he was stunned to learn that LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, one of the richest men in the world, has imitated his brand.
National Waffle Day 2021 deals, freebies that are available in the US
Every year, National Waffle Day is celebrated on Aug. 24.
Cheesecake Factory developing loyalty program as part of marketing push
Loyalty is worth it.
New York City hospitality industry gives mixed reaction to new vaccine requirements
Restaurant owners and hospitality industry leaders gave a mixed reaction Tuesday to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that New Yorkers must show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to dine indoors starting on Sept. 13.
California pig rules could cause bacon to disappear
At the beginning of next year, California will begin enforcing an animal welfare proposition approved overwhelmingly by voters in 2018 that requires more space for breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves.
Domino's delivery times are slower than they used to be, CEO admits
The worst part of getting pizza delivered is waiting for it to show up.
Higher wages: Biden draws ire of restaurant industry over comments
After President Biden’s comments to restaurant owner John Lanni that he will "be in a bind for a little while," unless restaurateurs improve wages, some in the industry are speaking out.
Chick-fil-A Shared Table program donates 10 million meals
That’s a lot of meals.
Chipotle celebrates American Olympic athletes with gold foil burritos
Gold is for winners.



















