Good Food

Thriving chain restaurants, World Food Programme, Fuerte Four

Independent restaurants employ nearly 11 million nationwide, according to the Independent Restaurant Coalition. Big chain restaurants are those thriving during the pandemic.

By Evan Kleiman • Oct 17, 2020 • 56m Listen

Independent restaurants employ nearly 11 million nationwide, according to the Independent Restaurant Coalition. Big chain restaurants are those thriving during the pandemic. Heather Haddon discusses why the chain restaurant model is working right now. Jonathan Dumont revels in the Nobel Peace Prize win for the World Food Programme. Gustavo Arellano announces the finalists in this year’s Tortilla Tournament. Bricia Lopez shares her family’s restaurant legacy in this week’s installment of “In the Weeds.” Finally, a visit to the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market to inspire winter gardening.

Evan Kleiman
host 'Good Food'
Joseph Stone
Producer, Good Food
Laryl Garcia
Senior Director, Good Food

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Good Food

Thriving chain restaurants, World Food Programme, Fuerte Four

Independent restaurants employ nearly 11 million nationwide, according to the Independent Restaurant Coalition. Big chain restaurants are those thriving during the pandemic.

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Good Food

Thriving chain restaurants, World Food Programme, Fuerte Four

Independent restaurants employ nearly 11 million nationwide, according to the Independent Restaurant Coalition. Big chain restaurants are those thriving during the pandemic.

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