Emma Liem Beckett

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Emma Liem Beckett is the editor for Restaurant Dive. A California native, she received her BA in English and journalism from Lee University in Tennessee. During her time down South, she worked as the editor-in-chief of The Lee Clarion and developed a love-hate relationship with sweet tea. She also covered military news and entertainment as a staff writer for We Are The Mighty in Hollywood, CA. Outside of work, Emma can be found exploring D.C. for the best tacos the city has to offer.

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Chopt buys Dos Toros, forms new holding company
Jan. 24, 2020
Lunch Break: KFC's development chief talks nontraditional formats and iconic design
Jan. 22, 2020
DOL narrows 'joint employer' definition in final rule
Jan. 13, 2020
McDonald's creates new tech executive role, digital engagement team
Jan. 8, 2020
Grubhub says it's not for sale
Jan. 8, 2020
5 restaurant trends that will define 2020
Jan. 6, 2020
Waitr names new CEO
Jan. 3, 2020
Postmates, Uber challenge AB-5 in suit
Jan. 3, 2020
Chipotle accused of firing NYC employee who tried to unionize
Dec. 20, 2019
British invasion: How LEON plans to dominate — and change — American fast food
Dec. 20, 2019
McDonald's lands major labor win in 2-1 ruling
Dec. 12, 2019
Jack in the Box CEO stepping down
Dec. 11, 2019
Lunch Break: Corner Bakery's off-premise lead talks third-party challenges
Dec. 10, 2019
Emerging Brand of the Year: MOD Pizza
Dec. 9, 2019
Executive of the Year: Kevin Johnson, Starbucks
Dec. 9, 2019
Uber Eats launches group ordering
Dec. 5, 2019
More diners seek breakfast beyond morning daypart, report finds
Dec. 3, 2019
Restaurant industry will be shaped by AI, autonomous vehicles in 2030
Dec. 3, 2019
Blaze Pizza uses digital, drive-thrus to slice up market competition, says CEO Mandy Shaw
Nov. 25, 2019
DC sues DoorDash over tipping model, seeks millions in recovery
Nov. 20, 2019
Subway taps new CEO after a year-plus wait
Nov. 13, 2019
DoorDash delivery workers earn 12.5% more on average under new pay model
Nov. 13, 2019
Lunch Break: Applebee's VP of strategy dishes on the power of direct delivery
Nov. 12, 2019
Subway enforcing 20-year lease agreements to stem store closures, NY Post reports
Nov. 11, 2019
TGI Fridays to go public in $380M sale to Allegro Merger
Nov. 8, 2019
Popeyes traffic rose 299% during its chicken sandwich relaunch
Nov. 8, 2019
A chaotic wait for the Popeyes sandwich spotlights Chick-fil-A's operational edge
Nov. 6, 2019
McDonald's next play in chicken sandwich wars may be for breakfast, Business Insider reports
Nov. 1, 2019
How TGI Fridays uses machine learning to scale personalization
Oct. 29, 2019
Popeyes stores are already selling out of its chicken sandwich, reports say
Oct. 28, 2019
Q4 delivery roundup: Chains end exclusive deals to pursue more diners, market share
Oct. 24, 2019
Lunch Break: White Castle's COO shares how its tech, culture help labor retention
Oct. 23, 2019
Predictive scheduling laws — meant to protect workers — appear to be working
Oct. 21, 2019
Lunch Break: Taziki's CEO Dan Simpson talks delivery and data control
Oct. 18, 2019
Digitization primes restaurants for growth — and ADA lawsuits
Oct. 14, 2019
Cracker Barrel buys Maple Street Biscuit Company for $36M
Oct. 11, 2019
Delivery profit is elusive. Are hybrid models the answer?
Oct. 2, 2019
Olo, Google integration lets diners order via Search, Maps and Assistant
Oct. 2, 2019
What's cooking: An inside look at Cava's new innovation kitchen
Sept. 17, 2019
Panera launches hybrid delivery model with DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub
Aug. 27, 2019
KFC's Beyond Fried Chicken sells out in less than 5 hours
Aug. 26, 2019
Shift Change: Jollibee taps new leadership team for Smashburger
Aug. 23, 2019
Grubhub, Lettuce deliver a Whole30 ghost restaurant
Aug. 22, 2019
Does DoorDash's latest acquisition give it an edge in autonomous delivery?
Aug. 21, 2019
FAA grants approval for drone food delivery pilot in North Carolina
Aug. 16, 2019
Impossible Burgers are coming to grocery shelves in September
Aug. 2, 2019
Cheesecake Factory diversifies with $353M Fox Restaurant Concepts buy
Aug. 1, 2019
Beyond Meat's restaurant and foodservice revenue skyrockets 486%
July 30, 2019
Q3 delivery report: Chains expand footprint with new partnerships
July 26, 2019
Shift Change: Papa John's taps new chief restaurant operations officer
July 12, 2019
Crate & Barrel to add restaurant concept to up to 15 stores
July 10, 2019
FAT Brands to expand via ghost kitchens, CEO says
July 1, 2019
McDonald's testing 'Green Concept' stores in Canada
June 21, 2019
Domino's to test driverless pizza delivery in Houston
June 17, 2019
Uber Eats drone delivery nears liftoff in San Diego
June 12, 2019
Sweetgreen buys meal delivery company in first-ever acquisition
June 11, 2019
Pei Wei acquired by private equity firm
June 5, 2019
Chipotle CEO isn't ruling out breakfast
May 31, 2019
5 high-tech innovations at the NRA Show
May 29, 2019
Data is important, but insights drive restaurant growth
May 29, 2019
Chipotle exec: Soft skills, harassment training key to healthy workplace
May 23, 2019
Plant-based meat sizzles at NRA Show as brands eye retail
May 21, 2019
Customized delivery menus optimize success with third parties, says Uber Eats
May 20, 2019
Potbelly aims to more than double franchisee footprint
May 16, 2019
Burger King parent aims for more than 40K stores by 2029
May 15, 2019
Impossible shortage burning restaurants that put it on the map
May 13, 2019
Shift Change: McDonald's taps new CMO, Wendy's creates new exec roles
May 9, 2019
Schnatter sells $157.5M worth of Papa John's stock
May 7, 2019
Booking Holdings acquires guest management platform Venga
May 6, 2019
Shift Change: REGO Restaurant Group hires culinary director, eatsa gain new CEO
May 3, 2019
Domino's tests GPS delivery tracking in Phoenix
April 29, 2019
Q2 delivery report: Brands extend off-premise initiatives
April 26, 2019
McDonald's, AARP partner on jobs for older workers
April 25, 2019
Jeni Britton Bauer on how simple goals can create a splendid brand
April 10, 2019
Taco Bell launches 'hiring parties' to beef up labor force
April 5, 2019
Study: 40% of US consumers would try CBD
March 28, 2019
Starbucks teases coffee traceability app feature, compostable cup trial
March 21, 2019
Papa John's takes DoorDash partnership nationwide
March 13, 2019
NYC bans discrimination based on hairstyle
Feb. 21, 2019
Lemonade and Modern Market Eatery form new restaurant group
Feb. 21, 2019
Q1 delivery report: Brands doubling down on off-premise
Feb. 8, 2019
Nima creates data map of restaurants that serve allergen-free menu items
Feb. 7, 2019
Starboard CEO to lead Papa John's board in $200M deal
Feb. 4, 2019
White Castle tops plant-based food report card
Feb. 1, 2019
Does Curry Up Now's expansion signal growth for Indian cuisine?
Jan. 31, 2019
Third-party delivery service Chowbus snags $4M in funding
Jan. 23, 2019
Domino's slapped with failing chicken welfare grade
Jan. 17, 2019
Putting pizza delivery apps to the test
Jan. 14, 2019
Eatsa launches smart pickup shelves
Jan. 14, 2019
6 restaurant trends that could turn tables in 2019
Jan. 7, 2019
Chipotle rounds out leadership team with 2 new execs
Dec. 14, 2018
Amazon to close London restaurant delivery service Tuesday
Dec. 3, 2018
Chicken chain Bojangles' to go private for $594M
Nov. 6, 2018
Starbucks' renewed focus on coffee, 'happy hour' deals pays off
Nov. 2, 2018
Denny's stock surges on news of aggressive refranchising plan
Nov. 1, 2018
McDonald's revenue and same-store sales are lovin' it
Oct. 23, 2018
Domino's US same-store sales slip, but earnings top expectations
Oct. 16, 2018
MOD Pizza taps Johnny Rockets, Panera vet as COO
Oct. 8, 2018
Chipotle's head of food safety to step down next year
Oct. 5, 2018