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.
Acquisition supported by alternative investment funds managed by FS, including FS Tactical Opportunities Fund High Bluff Capital Partners, together with investment funds managed by FS Investments, has agreed to buy […]
Salad offering expected to heat up menu, summer visits for chicken QSR chain Zaxby’s introduced a new Southwest Zalad to its salad lineup. The made-to-order salad features mixed greens, topped […]
Fat Brands adds Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a stick, Marble Slab Creamery, Pretzelmaker, Round Table Pizza Fat Brands completed its acquisition of Global Franchising Group (GFG) for $442.5M, […]
Mary Coots, Todd Phelps part of leadership group on fast track Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has beefed up its development team with seasoned executives, including Andrew Thengvall, as it […]
Evening snacks only daypart trending positive to last year While restaurant business is improving across the United States, at one point down 35% in visits to prior year during the […]
New restaurant is first of several planned for Tennessee market 2nd Avenue and Commerce Street. The new restaurant concept from Guy Fieri, Emmy Award-winning television personality, chef and author, and […]
$200M purchase comes after J. Alexander’s strategic review, start of sales recovery SPB Hospitality LLC, the parent of Gordon Biersch Brewery and Logan’s Roadhouse, has acquired J. Alexander’s Holdings, parent […]
PJ Western Group becomes master developer in European country Papa John’s opened seven new restaurants in Magdeburg and Leipzig as it inked a deal for 250 units in Germany over […]
Parent of Johnny Rockets, Elevation Burger adds five brands to its portfolio Fat Brands has agreed to acquire Global Franchising Group (GFG), the parent of QSR brands, including American Cookies, […]
Another 120 Red Robin restaurants will launch pizza program by year’s end Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews plans to serve Donatos Pizza at an additional 120 restaurants as part […]
Coffee company also promotes Michael Conway, Michelle Burns, two seasoned executives Starbucks promoted John Culver to group president, North America and chief operating officer. He will fill the COO role […]
Former Dunkin’ finance chief assumes CFO role as David Pipes retires Inspire Brands named Kate Jaspon chief financial officer and she will assume her new responsibilities this month. Jaspon, who […]
