Category Archives: Restaurants and Food Trucks – Industry Trends and News

100+ Women-Owned Restaurants Unite For 10 Day

Posted on January 15, 2021 by GFDI Team

Re:Her, A Virtual Food Festival In Los Angeles, January 21-30, From New Non-Profit Re:Her Women restaurateurs from across Los Angeles have created a new charitable organization called RE:Her. Its debut initiative, a food festival called 10 Days RE:Her, will feature 10 days of … Continue reading →

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Applications Open On January 11 For The James Beard Foundation Food And Beverage Investment Fund For Black And Indigenous Americans

Posted on January 12, 2021 by VSheree

In acknowledgement of the immeasurable contribution that the Black and Indigenous communities have made to the modern American foodscape, the Foundation has launched the James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Investment Fund for Black and Indigenous Americans. This investment fund … Continue reading →

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Nominate Someone Making A Difference For Jersey Mike’s Sub Abover Grants

Posted on December 12, 2020 by GFDI Team

Know someone who’s going above and beyond to make a difference in your community? Nominate them for a $5,000 Sub Abover Grant from Jersey Mike’s Subs to help them make an even bigger impact. From now through January 6, 2021, go to BeASubAbove.com to nominate an individual who … Continue reading →

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Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance, 4thMVMT and PepsiCo Collaborate to Increase Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership

Posted on October 19, 2020 by VSheree

The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA), 4thMVMT, and PepsiCo announced a formal collaboration to provide leadership development and increase business ownership opportunities for Black people in the restaurant industry. Together, they are launching the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program, … Continue reading →

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James Beard Foundation Announces The James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Investment Fund For Black And Indigenous Americans

Posted on September 18, 2020 by GFDI Team

In acknowledgment of the immeasurable contributions the Black and Indigenous communities have made to the modern American foodscape, the James Beard Foundation announced today the James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Investment Fund for Black and Indigenous Americans, a new … Continue reading →

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