Soon, Sam Toia, the CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association, might be getting a lot of phone calls. With news of upcoming immigration checks in Chicago, he's been busy preparing. "Just make sure all your team has the right documents, " he advises restaurant owners. "And if ICE officers show up, f
The Eaton Fire, which recently ravaged parts of Pasadena, has left many restaurant owners uncertain about their future. The blaze, which occurred just as many eateries were recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, has dealt them a heavy blow. Three owners expressed their concerns about staying in busi
In a shocking twist, three men have been taken into custody following the murder and robbery of a 66-year-old man at his marijuana business in Pontiac. The victim, Sam Simko from Commerce Township, was found deceased at his business on University Drive on Monday, January 13, at around 8:17 p. m. The
Grubhub, a popular food delivery service in the U. S. , has joined forces with Olo, a tech company that helps restaurants manage online orders. They've decided to integrate Grubhub with Olo Dispatch, a feature that lets restaurants outsource deliveries. This means restaurants can now use Grubhub dri
After 30 years, the Qiku family has decided to close their beloved Social Bar & Restaurant in Somerville, New Jersey. This wasn't a sudden closure but a planned retirement for John and Peggy Qiku, the founders of the restaurant. Originally named Ciao Bello, the restaurant started as an Italian eater
It's been a wild ride for Kansas City with over a foot of snow in some areas, but that hasn't stopped the show for KC Restaurant Week! With 248 restaurants on board, the event is kicking off, and places like La Bodega are already seeing a surge in visitors. This tiny gem under the I-35 bridge on Sou
As restaurants grapple with rising costs and declining sales, a new warning from the U. S. surgeon general could further strain their profits. The warning highlights the link between alcohol and cancer, coming at a time when many Americans are cutting back on dining out due to inflation. According t
In Baton Rouge, excitement is brewing as a unique sports bar plans to take over the space left by Drago's Seafood. NOLA natives Greg Whitman and Ty Duet, the brains behind Loft18, have their eyes set on the 14, 000-square-foot building. The duo discovered the spot just as Drago's owners were looking
2024 wasn't a great year for many restaurant chains. With consumers cutting back on dining out due to inflation, sales took a hit. This led to some big names shutting down underperforming locations. Wendy's, for instance, closed 140 restaurants by the end of the year. Their CEO, Kirk Tanner, said th
In 2024, the small town of Plainfield saw some significant shakeups, mainly in the business scene. The year kicked off with a wave of restaurant closures, leaving locals wondering what was next. But fear not, because the town also welcomed new businesses to fill the void. One of the biggest headlin
