Eatery Pulse Team 
Red Lobster returned Crabfest in 2023. The popular promotion with guests is back for a limited time. Guests can choose from a full pound of steamed Snow or Bairdi Crab Legs with a topping of their choice. The casual dining chain will offer Roasted Garlic Butter, Honey Sriracha, Lemon Pepper, or Simply Steamed flavor options. The meal comes with crispy potatoes and a choice of side.
Eddie Merlot’s, a steakhouse chain based in Denver, released a Summertime Grill menu. The curated collection of dishes, reflecting the art of grilling, and allow guests to give into bold flavors. Filet Mignon & Citrus Shrimp Scampi, Grilled Swordfish and Bone-In Kansas City Strip are part of the seasonal menu.
Velvet Taco will open a restaurant in Waco, Texas June 5. The new location becomes the 41st unit systemwide. In the Dallas-Forth Worth (DFW) area alone, Velvet Taco operates 13 restaurants as it expands across the United States.
Bonchon promoted Bryan Shin to chief executive officer of Bonchon US. The former CFO of Bonchon takes the helm after outgoing CEO, Flynn Decker, took a position with Shipley Do-nuts, a franchisor of 330 restaurants.
South-Florida-based Vicky Bakery named Mauricio Romero chief executive officer. Outgoing CEO, Alex Santiago, will continue to support the brand’s growth through his seat on the Board of Directors. His family will also take part in molding the future of the Vicky Bakery brand through franchising.
Fat Brands, franchisor of restaurant brands that include Johnny Rockets, Elevation Burger, Round Table Pizza, Great American Cookies, and Marble Slab Creamery, promoted Jenn Johnston to chief marketing officer (CMO). Previously, Johnston had served as president of the Quick-Service Division of the company. Consequently, Allison Lauenstein and David Pear will take brand president roles at Fat Brands.
Prestigious seafood chain Legal Sea Foods opened a restaurant in Virginia Beach. The new unit becomes the second Virginia location, exemplifying the brand’s current growth strategy. The Virginia Beach Legal Sea Foods at 211 Market Street offers the chain’s signature dishes and fan-favorite menu items. These include New England Clam Chowder, Baked Haddock and Half Pound Maine Lobster Roll.
Miller’s Ale House debuted a value menu that includes $3.99 beers and margaritas, along with $6.99 lunch deals. The casual-dining chain, with a sport-bar theme, introduced its MAD (Miller’s Amazing Deals) menu. The new offerings come at discounted prices week in and out.
Sandwich-shop chain Erbert & Gerbert’s launched a line of cheesesteak sandwiches May 8. The brand, established 34 years ago, is known for its line of sandwiches and soups known as Bold Between the Breads.
Technomic’s new report, derived from its Away-From-Home Beverage Navigator insights program, reveals changing consumption attitudes around foodservice beverages. According to the Chicago-based consultancy, the report covers intelligence and advisory support from more than 10 segments and 20 beverage categories.
