Yum Brands agrees to acquire AI marketing analytics business of Kvantum
Parent of Taco Bell to combine methodologies of Kvantum with that of previously-acquired Collider Lab Yum Brands, the parent of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill, […]
Quiznos new store concept, brand refresh arrive in 2021
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 […]
Culver’s taps Rick Silva for CEO post, succeeding Joe Koss
Silva’s golden touch with burger chains bodes well for success at Culver’s Franchising Culver Franchising tapped Enrique “Rick” Silva to chief executive officer post of Culver’s, its custard and ButterBurger […]
IHOP names Kieran Donahue chief marketing officer
Hospitality marketing executive takes top marketing post family-dining chain IHOP named veteran hospitality marketing executive Kieran Donahue chief marketing officer February 22. The former Marriott executive has two decades of […]
Digital-ordering solutions company Olo files for IPO
$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 […]
Subway appoints Steve Rafferty to SVP, Development North America post
Quick-serve chain hires Dunkin’ Brands executive to lead unit growth Subway Restaurants appointed Steve Rafferty to the role of SVP, Development for North America, charged with business development strategy at […]
Pollo Tropical features Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Miami Heat
Collaboration with professional basketball team leads to three spicy menu items Pollo Tropical has partnered with the Miami Heat to promote a new Heat Lineup, including a Spicy Crispy Chicken […]
Is Walmart a foodservice distributor threat? Report affirms possibility of incursion
Pentallect suggests Walmart may be more immediate threat than Amazon Foodservice distributors have turned some of their attention to the cash-and-carry model in the past few years, identifying their value […]
Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores to rebrand as US Foods Chef’Stores
US Foods will rebrand its Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores as US Foods Chef’Stores. The rebrand of 72 Smart Foodservice Warehouse units, which US Foods, acquired last April, will consist of […]
Restaurant industry job losses mount during pandemic year
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 […]
American Egg Board boosts Wendy’s off-premise breakfast consumption
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 […]
