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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 to Close 300 North American Restaurants by 2027
Papa Johns is closing 300 underperforming restaurants in North America by 2027 and cutting corporate staff. Learn about the impact on Sun Belt states and the broader pizza industry trends.
Mon
News: Food and Dining · World
Blackpool’s £1 Burger: Chris Higgitt’s Viral Seaside Success
May 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Sun
News: Business and Finance · United States
McDonald’s: Self-Serve Soda Fountains Phasing Out by 2032
April 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Tue
News: Politics · United States
DoorDash Driver Sharon Simmons: White House Delivery, Tax Savings
March 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Mon
News: Food and Dining · United States
Ruth’s Chris Dress Code Sparks Backlash: Hats Banned
Wed
News: Food and Dining · United States
Chick-fil-A Reverses Waffle Fries Recipe After Customer Backlash
January 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Thu
News: Food and Dining · United States
Spring & Mulberry Chocolate Recall: Salmonella Risk Nationwide
Spring & Mulberry recalls Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bars nationwide over Salmonella. Identify affected products & claim your refund now.
December 2025
2 stories: 2 news stories
Tue
News: Media · California
In-N-Out “67” Removal & Word of the Year Meme Debunked
Sun
News: Health · California
California Warns Against Wild Mushroom Foraging After Death Cap Poisonings
September 2025
1 story: 1 news story
Sun
News: Health · California
Listeria Recall: Bowtie Pasta from CA Vons, Safeway, Albertsons