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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
June 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Fri
News: Business and Finance · United States
Papa Johns Announces 300 Store Closures, Corporate Layoffs
Papa John's plans to close 300 underperforming North American restaurants by 2027 and has cut 7% of its corporate staff as part of a major portfolio reset.
Mon
News: Food and Dining · World
Blackpool’s Viral £1 Burger: Price Unchanged Since 2006
May 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Sun
News: Business and Finance · United States
McDonald’s Phasing Out Self-Serve Soda Fountains by 2032
April 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Tue
News: Politics · United States
DoorDash Driver Delivers McDonald’s to Trump at White House
March 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Mon
News: Food and Dining · United States
Ruth’s Chris Dress Code Sparks Viral Online Backlash
Wed
News: Food and Dining · United States
Chick-fil-A Reverses Waffle Fry Recipe After Customer Backlash
January 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Thu
News: Health · United States
Spring & Mulberry Chocolate Recall for Salmonella Risk
Certain Spring & Mulberry Mint Leaf chocolate bars have been recalled nationwide over potential Salmonella contamination. Find out which lot is affected and how to get…
December 2025
1 story: 1 news story
Sun
News: Health · United States
CA Warns of Mushroom Poisoning After 1 Death, 21 Cases
September 2025
1 story: 1 news story
Sun
News: Health · United States
Albertsons, Vons Recall Bowtie Pasta in California Due to Listeria Risk