National Restaurant Association partners with third-party providers to release Public Policy Principles framework
Framework creates best practices enhancing protection for operators, delivery providers The National Restaurant Association developed seven Public Policy Principles of Third-Party Delivery to provide a framework for best practices, helping […]
CPK names Judd Tirnauer EVP, chief financial officer to spearhead ongoing capital strategy
New finance leader to also identify growth opportunities California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) named Judd Tirnauer EVP and CFO. A 25-year financial executive, Tirnauer most recently worked at Black Angus Steakhouse […]
Inspire Brands finalizes Dunkin’ Brands acquisition
Dunkin’, Baskin-Robbins integration into Inspire portfolio begins Inspire Brands, the parent of Arby’s and Sonic, finalized Dunkin’ Brands’ acquisition. The $11.3B purchase of Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, with $26B in annual […]
Fat Brands to merge with majority shareholder Fog Cutter Capital Group
Merger frees up parent of Fatburger to more easily grow through acquisitions Fat Brands, the parent of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and several other fast-casual brands, has agreed to merge with […]
National Restaurant Association urges Congress to provide additional relief for businesses, restaurants
110,000 restaurants have closed amid pandemic With more than 2 million restaurant employees out of work and 17 percent of restaurants having closed permanently or on a long-term basis, the […]
Ted’s Montana Grill launches online Butcher Shoppe for holiday gift-giving
Bison, premium beef steaks marketed as ideal overnight gifts Ted’s Montana Grill launched a new Butcher Shoppe online, providing American bison and premium beef. The online platform will feature steak […]
Mellody Hobson to become non-executive chair of Starbucks Board of Directors
Hobson to succeed Myron E. Ullman, III Starbucks Corporation will see Mellody Hobson become the non-executive chair of the Board of Directors effective March 2021. Hobson became an independent director […]
Subway names Paul Fabre senior vice president, Culinary and Innovation
Veteran chef, executive brings two decades of experience to sandwich chain The Subway sandwich-shop chain named Chef Paul Fabre senior vice president of Culinary and Innovation. He joins Subway’s culinary […]
Restaurant industry sales fall 10.3 percent during month of November: Black Box
Renewed restrictions, restaurant avoidance, coronavirus surge converge November restaurant industry comp(arable) sales decreased 10.3 percent from last year. Comp traffic also dropped 16.3 percent, according to new data released by […]
ezCater partners with Subway to grow sandwich chain’s catering business
Subway launches new catering platform via marketplace ezCater announced its partnership with Subway to grow the Footlongs chain’s off-premises business. By creating a catering platform on the ezCater marketplace, the […]
Thompson Hospitality Corporation chief joins PFG Board of Directors
Warren M. Thompson will serve in Audit, Technology Committees Performance Food Group (PFG) appointed Warren M. Thompson to the Board of Directors. He will serve as an independent director, expanding […]
