Twenty years ago Edward Lee was a carefree literature student at the University of Michigan. But when his parents bought a struggling Manhattan diner, Lee was summoned home to pitch in, and he wasn’t happy about it.


Chain opens first West Coast branch with Larry King, plans other concepts

Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca is not at home for a scheduled interview. A reporter waits five minutes, calls DeLuca’s cell phone and receives a sincere apology for his tardiness; a morning meeting with franchisees ran longer than expected, and it’s not finished.


In order to stand out in the crowd of eateries vying for business from families, operators say it's important to have a well-considered kids’ menu that meshes with the restaurant’s theme and concept rather than a miscellaneous assortment.

Larry King has signed on as a franchisee and brand promoter for the Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co.

Independence Day is a big day for hot dog lovers everywhere. Besides the millions of...

Independence Day is a big day for hot dog lovers everywhere. Besides the millions of...

As American bakers got serious about Old World breads in the 1970s, customers who tasted...

Southern Italian food in the United States is both the beneficiary and victim of generalization....

Ah, the holidays, that joyful time of year when bread is broken and glasses are...

A couple of centuries ago, lobster was considered a food for the poor in North...