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 of Freddy’s to accelerate franchise growth, tech deployment Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP) acquired Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2002 by Randy Simon […]
Rego Restaurant Group reimagines design, layout, menu experience of fast-casual chain The parent and owner of Quiznos unveiled a new store concept for the sandwich chain, reimagining the logo, elements […]
$100M IPO a barometer of digital marketplace for restaurants Olo, a technology company that provides order integration and fulfillment technology to restaurants, has filed for an initial public offering valued […]
New sandwich likely to mirror attributes of chicken sandwich from Popeyes Burger King announced that it would roll out a hand-breaded chicken sandwich this year. Its menu development team has […]
Nearly 20K jobs lost during January The restaurant industry is looking at a tough recovery due the number of job losses in the past year. The pandemic has been challenging […]
The Incredible Egg provides burger QSR lift in several markets As it expanded its breakfast program, Wendy’s recently received a boost from The American Egg Board (AEB), a marketing organization […]
Vinings at Overlook new destination for fast-growing fast casual Chicken Salad Chick plans to relocate to a new headquarters in Atlanta. The move from its existing HQ in Auburn will […]
Bundles, sweepstakes, a bet on overtime also call attention to menu offerings As Super Bowl LV approaches, restaurants will be promoting the value and taste profile of their game-day offerings. […]
As Detroit pizza trend has risen over past year, Pizza Hut places bet on its ongoing popularity Pizza Hut rolled out its Detroit-Style pizza at locations nationwide. The rectangular-shaped pizza […]
Consumers want to return to restaurant dining rooms but embrace takeout business during health crisis The 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Report, prepared by the National Restaurant Association, became […]
Opportunity to tap interest to grow as pandemic subsides Consumer interest in global foods and flavors is on the rise according to foodservice research firm Technomic. More consumers are trying […]
New deal for additional expansion in Metro-Boston market brokered Corlex Capital purchased 10 Wingstop restaurants from Prospect Capital over the course of the past month. The minority-owned and Atlanta-based private […]
