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Ricky’s, Fatburger franchise owner buys Famoso

Ricky’s, Fatburger franchise owner buys Famoso

Entrepreneur Frank Di Benedetto’s FDF Restaurant Brandz set to close the deal on May 31
Four Seasons in Vancouver to close by 2020

Four Seasons in Vancouver to close by 2020

Landlord Cadillac Fairview has made “no decisions whatsoever” on future of the site
New Vancouver rules on packaging ring restaurant alarm bells

New Vancouver rules on packaging ring restaurant alarm bells

City staff set to release report urging council to ban polystyrene
Minimum wage for liquor servers set to increase in B.C.

Minimum wage for liquor servers set to increase in B.C.

The minimum wage for liquor servers and “other alternate minimum wage earners” – including piece-rate farm workers, resident caretakers and live-in camp leaders – will be increasing soon, B.C.’s Minister of Labour Harry Bains announced April 19.
Vancouver’s largest cruise season in eight years to start April 10

Vancouver’s largest cruise season in eight years to start April 10

The 2018 season is expected to include a visit from a 4,000-passenger ship – the largest that the city has ever seen
Hospitality entrepreneurs suffer boom repercussions

Hospitality entrepreneurs suffer boom repercussions

Vancouver property costs have made it harder for hospitality startups to secure affordable leases and workers – but rising tourism and new opportunities created by technology are buoying sales
Marketing guru keeps feet planted in the real world

Marketing guru keeps feet planted in the real world

Profile of Lindsay Meredith, professor emeritus, Simon Fraser University
Today’s special: dinnertime disruption through meal kits

Today’s special: dinnertime disruption through meal kits

Meal-kit providers jockey for market share in rapidly growing home-delivery business
Yves Veggie Cuisine founder Yves Potvin buys culinary school

Yves Veggie Cuisine founder Yves Potvin buys culinary school

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts has been on the market for a while
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival springs to life in April

Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival springs to life in April

Mark your calendars for the annual celebration of the beginning of spring in the city