Restaurants

News and Trends

The Vocally local Hero: Thomas Zacharias aka ChefTZac, Founder, The Locavore

His experience as a chef, curating menus, and leading kitchens, laid the groundwork for his entrepreneurial venture, but it also brought a new set of challenges

Business News

'This Year Almost Broke Me': Tom Schwartz Reveals 'Scandoval' Almost Shut Down His Restaurant After Losing 80% of His Business

As Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules" ends its 11th season, longtime cast member, Tom Schwartz, and Schwartz & Sandy's business partner, Greg Morris, open up about how public scandal almost shuttered their restaurant — and how they kept it afloat.

Starting a Business

The Scrappy Origin Story of Toast, the Game-Changing Restaurant Tech Company

Toast CEO and co-founder Aman Narang discusses the company's humble beginnings, their culture of scrappiness, and how they've transformed the way that restaurants do business.

Franchise

This Pizza Chain Will Pay You to Become a Small Business Owner — No Money or Experience Required

Rosati's, a pizza franchise from Illinois, started the program to identify its next generation of leaders.

Business News

An Ivy League Sophomore Says He Found a $105,000 Side Hustle: Selling Coveted Restaurant Reservations

Reservation selling has become a lucrative side hustle, but some restaurants and chefs are starting to fight back.

Growing a Business

This Chef Fled a War-Torn Country as a Child. Now She's Helping Other Refugees Rebuild Their Lives.

Chef Jennifer Sebasigari shares her journey to becoming a celebrity chef and how she works to empower other immigrant and refugee-led businesses.

Business News

A Vegan Restaurant Is Switching to Serving Meat, Saying Plant-Based Eating Isn't Enough to Save the Planet

Several formerly all-vegan restaurants in Los Angeles have shifted to incorporating meat in recent years, citing financial factors.

Science & Technology

How to Use Tech to Save Your Restaurant Money and Help Turn First-Time Patrons Into Loyal Customers

Noble Restaurant Group Director of IT William Connors explains how using Toast's point of sale and management system has transformed their business.

Living

Save 20% on This Restaurant Gift Card

Treat a client to a meal without taking time out of your schedule.

Growing a Business

'Emails Work!' This Entrepreneur Says Email Marketing Is Still the Best Way to Connect and Sell. Here Are His Top Tips.

Fishbowl CEO Adam Ochstein breaks down effective email marketing and explains how a hotel chain helped shape his idea of data personalization.

Business News

Squatters Have Taken Over Gordon Ramsay's Restaurant in London and Are Threatening Legal Action

York & Albany is temporarily closed while Ramsay finalizes a new lease. The property was listed in late 2023 with a guide price of £13 million, or more than $16 million.

Living

'Don't Be Afraid to Do Something That Nobody Understands': How This Entrepreneur Re-Invented His Career and Found Happiness

Chef Joe Gatto, host of "From Scratch," gives his recipe for starting a cooking show, making deep connections through food, and believing in yourself.

Side Hustle

I've Had a Secret Side Hustle for Decades. It Keeps Tens of Thousands of Dollars in My Pocket — and Gets Me Into Places I Wouldn't Go Otherwise.

When Cliff Smith lost his job, he picked up an under-the-radar gig that would make it possible to keep dining out — something he and his wife love to do.

Growing a Business

The Philly Cheesesteak Was Invented At This Spot in 1930. Here's Why Fans Can't Stay Away 90 Years Later.

Frank E. Olivieri of Pat's King of Steaks discusses the creation of the Philly cheesesteak, how making connections matters in business, and Philadelphia's signature hospitality style.

Growing a Business

What Are Your Customers Watching While They Wait? Learn How To Improve Your Business's Atmosphere.

Blake Sabatinelli, the CEO of Atmosphere, explains the growth of the streaming television platform built for businesses.