10 Failed Celebrity-Owned Restaurants of Atlanta

Atlanta, known for its vibrant culinary scene, has seen its fair share of celebrity-owned restaurants that came and went over the years. While some left a lasting impression, others quickly faded into the city's food history.

How Wingstop Became One Of The Hottest Restaurant Stocks

Wingstop is capitalizing on the American appetite for chicken and providing investors with strong, consistent growth. In the past five years, the company’s share price is up over 250%, and it has grown its store footprint to 2,352 restaurants worldwide. The chicken-wing chain has expanded its offerings and continued to grow brand awareness. Watch the video to find out how Wingstop became one of the hottest restaurant stocks of the year.

How Insomnia Cookies Went From College Side Hustle To $200 Million Company

Insomnia Cookies CEO Seth Berkowitz's sweet tooth inspired him to bake and deliver cookies around his college campus in 2002. Last year, it brought in over $200 million. Update: Krispy Kreme purchased a majority stake in 2018, paying roughly $139.5 million for 74.5% of the company, according to a 2021 SEC filing.

Why Fast Food Has Gotten So Expensive

Prices at limited-service restaurants including Wendy's, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A and Chipotle have increased more over the past decade than both full-service restaurants and overall inflation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Experts say rising labor costs are the main culprit. McDonald's underwhelming first-quarter 2024 earnings results are one example of a fast-food giant feeling the repercussions of its soaring prices. Watch the video to learn more.

The Big Business of Bubble Tea

Bubble tea has exploded in popularity in recent years, both in the US and across the globe. In this video we look at how bubble tea became so popular as well as the economics of bubble tea shops.

Every Job in a Michelin-Starred Kitchen

At the heart of every Michelin-star restaurant are its hardworking employees. Bon Appétit goes behind the scenes at Crown Shy in New York City to meet every worker responsible for running this Michelin-rated restaurant each night. From owner Jamal James Kent to chef de cuisine, to servers–meet the faces behind the meals.

Why Major Meal Kit Companies Lose 90% of Customers in a Year

HelloFresh, Home Chef, Blue Apron and other prominent meal kit companies are struggling to retain customers. In 2022, about 90% of customers at the five major meal delivery services canceled their subscriptions by the end of the year.

Pro Chef Breaks Down Cooking in Movies | GQ

Professional chef and restauranteur Michael Chernow breaks down cooking scenes from movies, including 'Ratatouille,' 'Julia & Julia,' 'Chef,' 'Burnt' and 'Cooking Up a Storm.'

Behind Chick-fil-A’s Unconventional Franchise Model

Chick-fil-A has built its rapid growth on the popularity of its signature chicken sandwich. But its unconventional approach to business has helped make it the third biggest fast-food chain in the U.S. WSJ gets an inside look at the business strategies including the unique franchise model, small menu and culture driving the Atlanta-based company’s success.

A Day With The Yakitori Master at Kono | On The Line | Bon Appétit

“It took 10 years to become the Yakitori Master. I can control butchery. I can control flavor. I can control fire.” Spend a day behind the scenes with Atsushi "ATS" Kono at his Yakitori restaurant in New York City, Kono—an intimate space where he serves 16 courses to 14 guests at a time, single handedly.

Why Food Commercials Cost Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars

It takes dozens of people, expensive robots, and fancy cameras to bring a fast food commercial to life. But they use real food on set, so they work against the clock to film each take before it starts to wilt.

America’s first foodie. James Beard. Learn about his story.

Everyone in the culinary world knows the “James Beard” award, but do you really know the man behind the award.

What The Cameras Don't Show You On Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dives

Of course, a lot of work goes into constructing that half-hour of gustatorial fun, and there's plenty that goes on behind the scenes that the show's legion of viewers never sees. With more than 550 episodes over more than a decade, the "Triple D" crew has got it all down to a science. Here's what the cameras don't show you on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."

DoorDash & The Myth of Profitable Food Delivery

This is a great inside look at the numbers behind a food delivery service. Take a look.

The Timeless Business of Steakhouses

This is an interesting look inside the business of steakhouses including Ruth Chris and Texas Roadhouse, and Outback Steakhouse. I love seeing the numbers behind these well known brands.

How Emirates Makes 225,000 In-Flight Meals A Day

Emirates Flight Catering in Dubai makes all the snacks, main dishes and desserts served aboard the airline's 200,000 flights each year. The facility runs 24-7, dishing out 110 million meals a year. Emirates' 1,800 chefs from around the world create region-specific menus for each flight.

A look into the life of a line cook in a NYC top rated restaurant.

This is a good look into the reality of working in your dream restaurant and what to expect.

 Aaron Silverman - Ted Talk

Aaron Silverman is a chef and founder of Washington, DC restaurant Rose’s Luxury, which was recently named as ‘the best new restaurant in America’ by Bon Appétit Magazine. Aaron shares the story of creating Rose's, and why it became so successful from day one, while most restaurants fail. It's not the food, he says – it's all about the people.

Success of Virtual Restaurants

Virtual restaurants started showing up on delivery apps about five years ago. And in that time, digital ordering and delivery has grown three times as fast as dining in. VICE News reports on how this could affect the restaurant industry.

How to Start a Food Truck

So you’re thinking of starting a food truck business but are not sure where to start. Well just like setting up a ‘regular’ restaurant, starting a food truck business requires planning and execution. With food trucks popping up all over, there is a definite upward trend in their number and popularity and to capitalize on that the best way possible, you will need a solid road map.

200k Meals for the Superbowl

From kitchens deep within Miami Hard Rock Stadium, a culinary staff of 3,000 people are dishing out all the food for Super Bowl LIV. Chefs are flown in from all over the country to help feed 215,000 of football's biggest fans. They're hustling non-stop to cook 10,000 hot dogs and 400 different menu items in just one week leading up to the big game.

Why Michelin Reviews Food - Michelin Guide Explained

The star studded story of why Michelin, a tire company, got into the business of reviewing food, and to answer "What is the Michelin Star?"

The Top Five Secrets of a Successful Restaurant

Charles Masson lives restaurants, from legendary years spent at New York’s La Grenouille to his current directorship of Chevalier at the new Baccarat Hotel. Here he reveals the five ingredients every great dining room needs to succeed. (video by Zach Goldstein, Paul Cavrel)

What It's Like Working On A New York City Food Truck

Food trucks are everywhere in most major cities in the United States, including New York City. To understand what it's really like to run a successful food truck, we spent a full day with the crew of Yumpling, which has served traditional Taiwanese food since 2017.

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Top 10 Highest Paid Chefs

I thought this was interesting. A few names you may not of heard of.

How Food Network's 'Chopped' Is Made

Host Ted Allen gives us a taste of what it's like on the set of Food Network's "Chopped." After 10 years of making "Chopped," they've got it down to a science. There are around 12 camera operators capturing every square inch of the studio. Each round is scrupulously timed, and the mystery basket ingredients are a complete surprise to the contestants.

What It's Like to Be a MICHELIN Guide Inspector

For my foodies, I thought this was interesting. What exactly does the top food critics in the world look for when awarding the prestigious Michelin Star.