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When disaster strikes, FEMA turns to Waffle House

Mar 4, 2015
FEMA has coined a "Waffle House Index" to indicate the severity of a disaster.
FEMA has coined a "Waffle House Index" to indicate the severity of a disaster.
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A food critic's power in the Internet age

Jan 6, 2015
One negative restaurant review in a newspaper can do more harm than you might think.

Can McDonald's regain its customer base?

Oct 21, 2014
Where is McDonald's place in the low-cost, fast food market?

Why we tip more than we used to

Oct 8, 2014
Americans leave bigger tips than in the past and it could be all about appearance.

Weekend Brunch: The NFL's future, changing the climate and whither Olive Garden?

Sep 26, 2014
Joe Weisenthal from Business Insider and FT’s Shannon Bond chat about the week’s news. Click play above to hear them break down the NFL in pop culture and the market effects of climate change.

Forget ketchup. How about foie gras mousse?

Sep 2, 2014
Chicago restaurants elevate hot dogs to gourmet status.

Twitter bot helps Chicago find dirty restaurants

Aug 28, 2014
Most food poisoning isn't reported, so health officials are turning to the web.

For public good, not for profit.

How do restaurants set their buffet prices?

Jun 9, 2014
There's a careful science to pricing a buffet - and to getting your money's worth.

Why Darden ditched biscuits and not breadsticks

May 16, 2014
Darden is giving up Red Lobster and keeping Olive Garden.

Yes, the Hard Rock Cafe still exists

Apr 4, 2014
Unlike other themed restaurants, Hard Rock Cafe found a new recipe for success.