Ryan Baker

United States

Consumer and Retail Journalist at CNBC

Articles

Here's why Applebee's owner Dine Brands hasn't found Chili's recent success

3 days ago | cnbc.com | Ryan Baker

America has a new favorite grill and bar chain. For the first time, Chili's overtook Applebee's in terms of U.S. systemwide sales in 2024, according to Technomic. Data from the restaurant tracking firm shows that from 2021 to 2024, Chili's grew U.S. sales from about $3.6 billion to $4.6 billion, while Applebee's $4.1 billion U.S. sales were about flat over that same time period.
Why Applebee's is struggling while Chili's thrives

3 days ago | cnbc.com | Ryan Baker

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Why American retailers Walmart, Trader Joe's and Shake Shack are getting in on the Dubai Chocolate trend

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Natalie Rice |Jason Reginato |Ryan Baker |Tala Hadavi

While his son, the generous Emir of Qatar, cruises in Spain aboard his $500 million superyacht, his father, who owns an even larger vessel, is having his $400 million yacht upgraded in Germany. Featuring 18 suites with private elevators, it is clad in marble, teak, and gold. There may be new and splendid superyachts being built and delivered almost every other day, but the mammoths that have sailed the high seas for …
10 Fire Departments That Are Hiring Firefighters, Chiefs

1 week ago | firehouse.com | Ryan Baker

10 Fire Departments That Are Hiring Firefighters, ChiefsWe've compiled a list of recent job postings for fire departments that continue to struggle with the recruitment of new firefighters and other positions. Here's a list of 10 departments that are hiring from the rank of firefighter and battalion chief to division chief of training. Note, the closing dates vary by agency.
San Francisco Fire Department Marks 130-Year Milestone of Providing EMS

2 weeks ago | firehouse.com | Ryan Baker

San Francisco Fire Department Marks 130-Year Milestone of Providing EMSEarlier this year, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie commemorated 130 years of municipal ambulance service in the city, and Firehouse's Ryan Baker dives into that 130-year history. Ada Wong, Jon Baxter, and FIREPIO UnitRescue Captain Ada Wong, PIO/Captain Jonathan Baxter, and FIREPIO joint shareholders join the ceremony commemorating 130 years of EMS.
Firehouse's Mentor Monday: It's about Tomorrow

3 weeks ago | firehouse.com | Ryan Baker |Jacob Johnson

Firehouse's Mentor Monday: It's about TomorrowJacob Johnson speaks about how sometimes in the fire service, people like to get stuck in the past and that hinders making decisions today for the future. In Week 18 of Firehouse's Mentor Monday, Jacob Johnson speaks about how sometimes in the fire service, people like to get stuck in the past and that hinders making decisions today for the future.
Bath & Body Works has a major tariff advantage. Here's what that means for shoppers

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Ryan Baker

One of America's most fragrant retailers is well-positioned in the face of tariffs. Bath & Body Works produces 80% of its products in the United States.
How Bath and Body Works could avoid the trade war

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Ryan Baker

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10 Fire Departments That Are Hiring Firefighters, Chiefs

1 month ago | firehouse.com | Ryan Baker

10 Fire Departments That Are Hiring Firefighters, ChiefsFire departments continue to struggle with the recruitment of new firefighters and other positions, so we've compiled a list of recent job postings. Here's a list of 10 departments that are hiring from the rank of firefighter and chief officer to human resources. Note, the closing dates vary by agency.
Americans are flocking to Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse. Here's why

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Ryan Baker

Business is booming at Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse. In 2024, Texas Roadhouse became the biggest casual dining chain, surpassing Olive Garden, which had held the top spot since 2018, according to research firm Technomic.