The Business of Food

Fatburger owner to acquire Johnny Rockets

Fat Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn said the deal for Johnny Rockets reflects his expectation that customers will come back to casual-dining chains after the pandemic subsides.

Wegmans launches orange recall

Wegmans, the 103-store supermarket chain, is recalling fruit items because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

NYC restaurants navigating government red tape amid pandemic

New York City restaurants and bars reopened for outdoor dining in June, hoping that it would help keep their businesses above water until the coronavirus pandemic passes. But restaurant owners and industry insiders are now saying that onerous regulations and endless red tape are needlessly hampering their ability to operate.