Financing

James Walker's newest concept is all about the food, and the financials

The longtime industry executive spearheaded the creation of The Original Hot Chicken by Experiential Brands. And then quickly moved in a new taco concept called Inked Tacos in the same building. But don’t call them a cobrand.

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Applebee's upgrades chicken sandwiches with new techniques and flavors

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The Technomic Top 500 in charts

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Gladstone's in Los Angeles prepares to make its last days the best ever

Three partners and a small group of employees are determined to keep the 50-year-old beachfront restaurant alive, risking everything with the hope of making history.