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.
Investment will open doors globally and fuel expansion with existing C3 partners Digital restaurant ecosystem C3 (Creating Culinary Communities) by sbe raised additional funding through a $10M infusion by Lurra […]
Agreements for a total of 20 new units have been finalized in 2021 Fast-casual Biscuit Belly signed a deal for 10 new units to be developed in the South, with […]
Dyke Shipp promoted to KFC Division president; promotions take effect January 1 Yum Brands is promoting Sabir Sami to KFC Division chief executive, effective January 1, 2022, replacing Tony Lowings, […]
Rewards members to receive early access starting September 21 Chipotle Mexican Grill will roll out its Smoked Brisket for a limited time with early access to Chipotle Rewards members. The […]
New restaurants to open in Texas, Louisiana, Indiana, North Dakota Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers opened its first restaurants in New Jersey and Wisconsin this summer as it ramps up […]
As industry faces verification challenges with employees, customers, Health Pass, CLEAR app provide solutions Amid vaccination requirements, Resy has partnered with CLEAR to provide a way for restaurants to utilize […]
New breakfast sandwich features chain’s take on queso Einstein Bros Bagels rolled out The Bacon & Queso Egg Sandwich, a new breakfast sandwich. It features the bagel chain’s double-whipped Jalapeno […]
Polished-casual-dining sports chain will add as much as $30M to Fat Brands’ EBITDA, 88 restaurants Twin Peaks has agreed to acquire polished-casual-dining sports chain Twin Peaks from Garnett Station Partners […]
As Delta variant shifts dining behavior, consumers want more restaurant tech, outdoor spaces for restaurants Food and beverage sales in the restaurant and foodservice industry will reach $789B, a 19.7% […]
Short Rib Omelet, Pumpkin Spiced Donuts, Butternut Squash Bisque also featured First Watch brought back its popular Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast and launched a seasonal, fall menu with Short Rib Omelet […]
Executives transition to new roles as former COO Mahesh Sadarangani moves on to new opportunity Wingstop named Michael Skipworth president and chief operating officer, replacing Mahesh Sadarangani, who recently moved […]
Post-acquisition, Sweetgreen to expand menu, tap Spyce technology for food-prep efficiencies Sweetgreen has agreed to acquire the automation-powered Spyce concept for an undisclosed amount. Boston-based Spyce uses cutting-edge technology to […]
