Restaurant Industry

Finance

Red Lobster under the Purple Sea refers to the casual seafood restaurant brand owned by Red Lobster Hospitality LLC. The name evokes the brand’s signature red lobster imagery...

Finance

Many restaurant workers earn low hourly wages and depend on tips that can vary daily. In the United States, the federal tipped minimum wage has remained $2.13 per hour since 199...

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Applebee's recently introduced a new limited-time menu item designed to highlight bold, shareable flavors. The dish typically features a protein, a signature sauce, and a side t...

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Long John Silver's has been operating under new ownership and management in recent years. The brand has focused on streamlining operations and updating its restaurant footprint....

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In late 2017, reports detailed allegations of sexual misconduct involving John Besh and employees across his restaurant group. The claims led to an independent review and public...

Finance

Fast casual restaurant chains are closing locations due to rising labor costs, high rent, and shifting consumer spending. Many brands that expanded quickly during the pandemic n...

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César Román is a chef whose career trajectory and public profile have drawn attention amid true crime coverage of restaurant culture. This evergreen explainer outlines verifie...

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In the culinary world, fame for a chef usually follows a combination of distinctive technique, consistent excellence, clear point of view, and visibility across media and instit...