Food Businesses
Fast Food
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Are Flavored Buns The Next Fast Food Frontier?
Burger buns with a taste all their own seem to be a trend, but can it last?
Franchisees
How This Former Engineer Found His Appetite for Business as a Restaurant Franchisee
By taking a spot behind the counter, Danny Banwait is finding a way to get ahead.
Legal
National Restaurant Association Sues New York City Over Sodium Warnings on Menus
The new rule applies to restaurants with more than 15 locations nationwide and concession stands at some movie theaters and sports stadiums.
Dinner Lab
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Dinner Lab Scoops Up 'Food Crawl' Startup Dishcrawl In a Push to Get More Customers
The growing food events business says the acquisition is both to grow its customer base and a sign that it intends to expand its product offerings.
Franchise Players
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How a Love of Healthy Food Led to a Beneficial Career Change
Debbie Justesen loves good food, and she wants to be healthy. With her Costa Vida franchise, she gets both.
Food Businesses
Can Established Food Brands Stomach a Change in Customer Demands?
When food giants acquire small brands, the results are a mixed bag.
Amazon
Amazon Launches 'Pantry' Service in the UK
The move is the ecommerce giant's most ambitious foray into Britain's growing online grocery market.
Franchise Players
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Meet the Franchisee Who's Bringing New York-Style Pizza to Texas
The food is so good that even his Sicilian mother approves.
Chipotle
Chipotle Shuts Down Stores in Seattle and Portland After E. Coli Outbreak
This is the third outbreak of food contamination at Chipotle restaurants since August.
Hampton Creek
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Hampton Creek Tells FDA Mayo and Mayonnaise Are Different
The startup responded to the agency's demand it stops claiming it makes mayonnaise.
Burger King
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Burger King Just Added a New Variety of Chicken Fries to the Menu
This is the third variety the company has added to the menu since Chicken Fries were reintroduced last August.
Food Businesses
Why VCs Are Devouring Food Startups
Investments in food ventures are heating up. Here's what's making investors bite.
Dinner Lab
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Dinner Lab Drops Its Membership Paywall as It Looks to Triple Attendance
The fast-growing dinner party startup will no longer require an annual membership fee.
Franchise Players
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When His Franchisor Dreams Fizzled, This Man Became a Successful Franchisee
With years of experience in the restaurant business behind him, Darin Beck is moving forward as a franchisee.
