Food Business News

If you’ve recently started a food business in New York City—or you’re planning to—the phrase “Food Protection Online Course” has probably come up more than once. At the New York Food Business Association, we hear about it constantly: from first-time restaurant owners trying to figure out what’s required before they open, from food truck operators…

If you’ve been in the restaurant business for more than a few months, you already know the margins are thin. But “thin” is doing a lot of work in that sentence. The difference between a restaurant that survives its first three years and one that doesn’t often comes down to whether the owner actually understands…

Some restaurants in New York City are now using cashiers who appear on screen via Zoom — live from the Philippines — working for less than $4 an hour. These remote workers take orders, operate the POS system, and interact with customers through a monitor placed at the counter. In some locations, diners are still…

A deadly Listeria outbreak linked to prepared pasta meals is expanding — and the numbers are serious. According to the CDC, 6 people have died and 27 have been hospitalized across 18 states. One case involved a pregnant woman and resulted in a fetal loss. The outbreak traces back to pasta meals produced by FreshRealm…

The chain announced it will close between 200 and 350 restaurants that have been “consistently underperforming.” That’s a big move — affecting a noticeable chunk of its total footprint. The closures are expected to roll out gradually, with decisions based on store profitability and long-term performance. New York Food Business Association follows major brand shifts…

New York Food Business Association tracks the changes shaping the food industry: McDonald’s is losing ground with low-income customers — and even the CEO is acknowledging it! In a recent article from The Washington Post, fast food’s biggest player admits it’s facing real challenges: a sharp drop in visits from lower-income Americans, who are increasingly…

Yum! Brands just launched a full strategic review after 7 straight quarters of falling sales. Once a titan of fast food, now just 11% of Yum’s profits, while Taco Bell pulls in 38%. Big changes may be coming. Read more here. New York Food Business Association keeps an eye on industry shifts that matter.

Exciting news for NYC’s food-scene: a brand-new food hall has opened at 124 E 14th Street in Union Square — the new Time Out Market, a 10,000-sq-ft “neighbourhood format” location featuring seven kitchens, a full-service bar, outdoor terrace and about 240 seats. This move is interesting because it signals a shift: instead of the massive…

A year ago, interviews and reports showed that about 70% of New York City bars and restaurants were facing declining revenue, rising staff costs, and a noticeable drop in customers — article: http://www.amny.com/…/nyc-bars-restaurants-struggling…/ Today, twelve months later, little has changed: expenses keep climbing, staff keep leaving, and customers keep disappearing. At the New York Food…

Welcome to the official Facebook page of the New York Food Business Association™. Our presence on Facebook is just beginning, but the work behind this page is grounded in long-standing industry experience and values. The Association continues its mission as before — supporting sound practices and strengthening the food business community across New York City.…

With the launch of our new website, we are bringing back Food Business News as a regular place for updates, articles, and practical information for the food business community. After some time away from regular updates, we have finally decided to return to publishing news, articles, and practical information for food businesses. This section will…