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.
For restaurants fighting to maintain payroll, pivoting to off-premises only SBA loan program essential The Paycheck Protection Program, part of the new, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act […]
Foodservice distriubutor outlines steps, including hiring freeze Like many other foodservice companies, US Foods has withdrawn its earnings guidance for 2020. The company also indicated it had undertaken a cost […]
Transaction boosts broadliner’s positioning in the $17B cash-and-carry market US foods Holding Corporation announced it will acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from affiliates of Apollo Global Management for $970M in […]
Cheesecake Factory performance steady as new ice cream line launches The Cheesecake Factory restaurants posted a 0.6 percent comparable restaurant sales increase during the fourth quarter of 2019. Its North […]
Chipotle Mexican Grill reported impressive sales growth during its final quarter of 2019. Sales surged 17.6 percent to $1.4B supported by an impressive mix of store openings, menu enhancements and […]
Pizzerias adapt to changing consumer preferences Affordability and taste profile make pizza a top food choice in America. Pizza is heading in many directions right now. Traditional, independent pizzerias and […]
Driverless cars to impact the drive-thru, takeout experience Automation will be a key part of what the future holds for restaurants in 2030. Everything from payroll to inventory management will […]
