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Mary Ferguson

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Mary Ferguson is a senior food and dining writer for Times Media Service, based in Los Angeles, California. A former chef, Ferguson covers restaurants, culinary trends, chefs and the broader food industry. Ferguson holds a master's degree in food science and human nutrition and grew up in Springfield, Illinois.

Stories by Mary Ferguson

11 stories

  1. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  2. Fri

    News: Business

    Papa Johns Closing 300 Underperforming North American Restaurants

    Papa Johns announces plans to shutter approximately 300 underperforming North American locations by the end of 2027, focusing on older, low-volume franchised stores to improve overall business health and profitability.

  3. Mon

    News: Business

    Blackpool £1 Burger: Higgitt’s Stand Defies Inflation

  4. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  5. Sun

    News: Business

    McDonald’s Phasing Out Self-Serve Soda Fountains by 2032

  6. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  7. Tue

    News: Business

    Sharon Simmons: DoorDash White House Delivery & Tip Tax Impact

  8. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  9. Mon

    News: Business

    Ruth’s Chris’s Business Casual Dress Code Divides Opinions Online

  10. Wed

    News: Business

    Chick-fil-A Reverses Waffle Fries Recipe Change After Backlash

  11. January 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  12. Thu

    News: Business

    Spring & Mulberry Chocolate Recall: Salmonella Risk in Mint Bars

    Spring & Mulberry issued a nationwide recall for its Mint Leaf Chocolate Bars (Lot #025255) due to potential Salmonella contamination. Don't eat: get refund details.

  13. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  14. Sun

    News: Lifestyle

    California Death Cap Mushroom Warning: Poisonings, One Death Reported

  15. September 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  16. Sun

    News: Lifestyle

    Albertsons Bowtie Pasta Recall in California: Listeria Risk

  17. Fri

    News: Lifestyle

    Olive Garden Tests Smaller Portions, Lower Prices: What to Know

  18. Wed

    News: Lifestyle

    CA Egg Recall: Salmonella Outbreak From 2 Major Producers