Restaurant Business Archives

Guardian

Thinking of trashing a small business on social media? Please, think again

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) A viral Reddit post mocks a $22 grilled cheese sandwich and helps to sink a Bay Area shop. A restaurant…

Gene MarksFebruary 8, 2026

Philly.com

Philly restaurants are hurting for employees, so some owners are adding perks to the job

Owners are offering perks and improving work environments as the dining industry grapples with a historically tight labor market. (This column originally appeared in The…

Gene MarksAugust 31, 2023

The Hill

Are restaurant owners brave or stupid for turning away the unvaxxed?

(This article originally appeared on The Hill) In my hometown of Philadelphia, at least a dozen prominent restaurants are requiring that their customers

Gene MarksAugust 11, 2021

Washington Times

Why it’s good to be in the restaurant business right now

(This article originally appeared in the Washington Times) It may not seem to be the popular thing to say, but I’m going to say it anyway:…

Gene MarksApril 14, 2021