Rick Zambrano is the editor of Eatery Pulse Network publications. He has nearly two decades in food businesses, and has experience in menu analysis, menu rollout support, consulting, financial analysis, video marketing and research. As a thought leader specialized in the areas of menu analysis and restaurant trends, his insights appear in research reports, foodservice magazines and business periodicals. He is also the producer of Swizzle Chill TV.
147,000 applications received from women, veterans and disadvantaged groups The Small Business Administration announced that $2.7B in Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants have already been disbursed and reported that more than […]
New chief will help chain stay focused on marketing, technology, franchising Fresh off its acquisition by private equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP) in March, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and […]
Brazilian-American churrasco-style chain expands in California with fifth location there Texas de Brazil opened a new restaurant in Concord, California at The Veranda, an upscale shopping and dining center. Bringing […]
New coconutmilk selection expands non-dairy options Dunkin’ debuted Coconutmilk Iced Latte, Coconut Refreshers and a coconutmilk non-dairy creamer alternative for customers. The new nationwide rollout begins April 28. Dunkin’s coconutmilk […]
Executives primed to support brands’ continued growth, building diverse teams Focus Brands has named Guillermo Cremer chief people officer and Joe Guith category president, Restaurant Brands. The restaurant company is […]
Limited-time, pink Birthday Box featured during April Krispy Rice, a virtual Japanese restaurant concept, launched new menu items, including Krispy Chicken Gyoza and Tuna Tartare, and rolled out a limited-time […]
Woodland Heights target of new AI-powered program Domino’s Pizza has partnered with autonomous delivery company Nuro, launching self-driving deliveries in Houston as part of a beta. Nuro blends robotics and […]
Partnership with JWU, Guild Education leads to premium culinary degree option Chipotle Mexican Grill will offer debt-free degrees in Agriculture, Culinary, and Hospitality as part of its benefits to employees, […]
QSR chain pushes value promo to attract customers Wendy’s brought back the Bacon Double Stack through its $5 Biggie Bag promotion nationwide. The deal is literally “in the bag,” as […]
New agreement brings Umami Burger, Krispy Rice, Plant Nation to Kenect properties nationwide Virtual-restaurant operator C3 (Creating Culinary Communities) has partnered with Miami-based Akara Living to outfit ghost kitchens into […]
Drive-up option offers safety, convenience, speed, says pizza chain Pizza Hut has debuted The Hut Lane, a new order-ahead drive-up option. The Yum Brands pizza concept has activated 1,500 locations […]
Nuro’s occupantless vehicles leverage robotics, AI technology Chipotle Mexican Grill has invested in Nuro, an autonomous delivery company leveraging robotics and AI technology. The Mexican-style fast casual backed Nuro’s Series […]
