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02 May 2024

Coming cicada-geddon may not be so scary for adventurous foodies | WBBM Newsradio On-Demand Copy

Annual cicadas will be joined this summer by ones that have been waiting for 17 years to emerge. Doug Roth, founder and president of Playground Hospitality here in Chicago, joins Rachel Pierson on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss how the resulting boom could have an impact you may not have considered.

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Coming cicada-geddon may not be so scary for adventurous foodies | WBBM Newsradio On-Demand Copy

Coming cicada-geddon may not be so scary for adventurous foodies | WBBM Newsradio On-Demand Copy

May 2, 2024 | Articles, In The News, Interviews

Doug Roth, founder and president of Playground Hospitality in Chicago, joins the Noon Business Hour. “In the past, they’ve done salads with cicadas, they’ve been used as toppings, for instance, on other types of proteins….” Hear more in...
31 May 2023

Surcharges still surfacing on some restaurant tabs | WBBM Newsradio On-Demand

Restaurants are expecting a strong summer, but consumers may not be in a dining out mood. Meantime, those going out to eat are still dealing with surcharges that popped up during the pandemic. Doug Roth of Playground Hospitality joins the Noon Business Hour to discuss.

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Surcharges still surfacing on some restaurant tabs | WBBM Newsradio On-Demand

Surcharges still surfacing on some restaurant tabs | WBBM Newsradio On-Demand

May 31, 2023 | Articles, In The News, Interviews

Doug Roth, founder and president of Playground Hospitality in Chicago, joins the Noon Business Hour. “We’re going to see a really good Summer.” Hear more in the excerpt of the interview!Originally aired May 30, 2023, 1:26 PM Listen to Doug...
25 May 2023

Dogs on the dining patio: Yay or nay? | WBBM Newsradio On-Demand

Outdoor dining season in Chicago can sometimes include an extra guest -- the family dog. That doesn't appeal to all restaurant customers. Doug Roth of Playground Hospitality in Chicago joins the Noon Business Hour to discuss the pros and cons.

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Dogs on the dining patio: Yay or nay? | WBBM Newsradio On-Demand

Dogs on the dining patio: Yay or nay? | WBBM Newsradio On-Demand

May 25, 2023 | Articles, In The News, Interviews

Doug Roth, founder and president of Playground Hospitality in Chicago, joins the Noon Business Hour. “It’s your responsibility as the dog owner to…make sure they’re not in the way.” Hear more in the excerpt of the interview!Originally...
09 May 2023

Restaurants continue adding surcharges | WBBM Newsradio On-Demand Copy

Many restaurants imposed surcharges during the pandemic, and they continue to do so now. Doug Roth of Playground Hospitality in Chicago joins the Noon Business Hour to discuss customer pushback.

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Restaurants continue adding surcharges | WBBM Newsradio On-Demand Copy

Restaurants continue adding surcharges | WBBM Newsradio On-Demand Copy

May 9, 2023 | Articles, In The News, Interviews

Doug Roth, founder and president of Playground Hospitality in Chicago, joins the Noon Business Hour. “Why would I charge a customer to pay for my benefits?…” Hear more in the excerpt of the interview!Originally aired May 2, 2023, 2:17 PM Listen to...
15 Mar 2023

Chicago restaurants earn Michelin recommendations | WBBM Newsradio On-Demand

Doug Roth of Playground Hospitality comments about Michelin recommending new restaurants in Chicago.

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Chicago restaurants earn Michelin recommendations | WBBM Newsradio On-Demand

Chicago restaurants earn Michelin recommendations | WBBM Newsradio On-Demand

Mar 15, 2023 | Articles, In The News, Interviews

Doug Roth, founder and president of Playground Hospitality in Chicago, joins the Noon Business Hour. “…It’s a coveted award, but…” Hear more in the excerpt of the interview!Originally aired Mar 8, 2023, 1:35 PM Listen to Doug Roth's...
03 Feb 2022

To fight inflation, restaurants get creative with menus, portions | NPR’s Marketplace

People are really sensitive to change, especially when it comes to price. According to Doug Roth, a restaurant consultant in Chicago, the more affordable a restaurant is, the more attuned to pricing customers are.

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To fight inflation, restaurants get creative with menus, portions | NPR’s Marketplace

Feb 3, 2022 | Articles, In The News, Interviews

Doug Roth chimes in on National Public Radio on current food prices. If you’ve been noticing prices going up at the grocery store, you can imagine the price of food is going up for restaurant owners, too… “I would say casual, lower end, you have to be very...
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