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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

9 stories

  1. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  2. Fri

    News: Business

    Papa Johns to Close 300 Underperforming North American Restaurants

    Papa Johns announces plans to close 300 underperforming restaurants across North America by 2027, focusing on Sun Belt states. Learn more about the strategic restructuring.

  3. Mon

    News: Business

    Blackpool’s £1 Burger Bar: How It Stays at £1 Since 2006

  4. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  5. Sun

    News: Business

    McDonald’s Eliminating Self-Serve Soda Fountains in U.S.

  6. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  7. Mon

    News: Business

    DoorDash Grandma Delivers to White House, Praises Trump Tax Policy

  8. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  9. Mon

    News: Business

    Ruth’s Chris Dress Code Sparks Debate: Hats Banned

  10. Wed

    News: Business

    Chick-fil-A Reverts Waffle Fry Recipe After Fan Backlash

  11. January 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  12. Thu

    News: Business

    Spring & Mulberry Chocolate Recall Over Salmonella Risk

    Spring & Mulberry issues a nationwide recall for Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bars (lot #025255) due to potential Salmonella contamination. Do not eat; get refund info.

  13. December 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  14. Tue

    News: Business

    In-N-Out Removes Combo 67 & 69 Due to Viral ‘6-7’ Meme

  15. Sun

    News: Lifestyle

    Death Cap Mushroom Warning: California Sees Fatal Poisonings