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 […]
Wingstop Hot Lemon, Bayou BBQ, Lemon Garlic flavors return to stores nationwide
Flavor Remix redux back for limited time Wingstop brought back its Flavor Remixes, Hot Lemon, Bayou BBQ and Lemon Garlic, combinations of two different sauces blended into one. The limited-time […]
Chicken Salad Chick sets sights on Atlanta for new HQ
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 […]
Tropical Smoothie Cafe promotes Cheryl Fletcher to chief development officer
Talented franchise executive credited with accelerated growth of portfolio Tropical Smoothie Cafe promoted Cheryl Fletcher to chief development officer. The promotion further recognizes her leadership within the fast-casual smoothie and […]
Burger King tests BK Royal Perks rewards program
Loyalty platform to test in five markets during 2021 Burger King launched a test of its upcoming rewards program, Royal Perks. The beta will test in Los Angeles, Long Island, […]
