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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
10 stories
June 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Fri
News: Business and Finance · United States
Papa Johns Closing 300 North American Restaurants by 2027
Papa Johns is set to close 300 North American restaurants and cut 7% of its corporate workforce by 2027 as part of a major strategic retrenchment plan. Learn why.
Mon
News: Food and Dining · World
Blackpool’s £1 Burger Bar: How Chris Higgitt Kept Price Since 2006
May 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Sun
News: Business and Finance · United States
McDonald’s Phasing Out Self-Serve Soda Fountains in US
April 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Tue
News: Politics · United States
DoorDash Grandma Delivers to White House, Highlights No Tax on Tips
March 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Mon
News: Food and Dining · United States
Ruth’s Chris Dress Code Sparks Backlash on Social Media
Wed
News: Food and Dining · United States
Chick-fil-A Reverses Waffle Fry Recipe Change After Backlash
January 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Thu
News: Health · United States
Spring & Mulberry Chocolate Recall: Salmonella Risk in Mint Leaf Bars
Spring & Mulberry recalls Mint Leaf Chocolate Bars nationwide due to potential Salmonella contamination. Check lot #025255 for refund info.
December 2025
2 stories: 2 news stories
Tue
News: Business and Finance · California
In-N-Out Removes Order #67: Response to Viral ‘6-7 Trend’
Sun
News: Health · California
California Issues Urgent Warning: Deadly Wild Mushroom Poisonings
September 2025
1 story: 1 news story
Sun
News: Health · United States
Albertsons Recall: Deli Pasta Contaminated with Listeria