Everything is Bigger and Better in Texas, Including Seafood-Consumer Fraud

A recent investigation into seafood labeling practices at restaurants in Galveston and Kemah revealed significant seafood fraud, with troubling implications for consumers, local shrimpers, and the regional economy.

Malls are Using New Restaurants to Draw Consumers as Shopping Centers Reinvent Themselves

December 23, 2024 Amelia Lucas, CNBC

As malls devote more space to food and drinks, food courts have been supplemented by a newer, more upscale alternative: food halls.

Evidence Found of Seafood Fraud in Nearly 30% of Restaurants in Louisiana’s Capital City

December 23, 2024 SeaD Consulting

After sampling menu items at 24 restaurants randomly chosen across the city, SeaD Consulting’s investigators discovered that nearly 30% of the dishes sampled—more than one in four—were misrepresented. Seven out of the 24 restaurants were misleading customers by advertising shrimp as Gulf shrimp when, in fact, it was imported.

Square Teams up with Sysco, Delivers New Features to Save Restaurants Time and Smooth Cash Flow

December 19, 2024 Square

Beyond the strategic partnership with Sysco, Square also announced new features to help restaurants run their businesses easily and efficiently. These features are currently rolling out to sellers, with full availability in early 2025.

Subway Announces CEO Transition

December 3, 2024 Subway Restaurants

Carrie Walsh, Subway’s current President of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and former Global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), will assume the role of Interim CEO, while a search is conducted to identify John’s permanent successor.