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 […]
Smashburger rolls out limited-time Pulled Pork Tailgater Burger with $2 beer special
Better-burger chain’s Tailgater uses game-day themes, appeal Fast-casual Smashburger launched a new, limited time Pulled Pork Tailgater Burger. The sandwich features a savory, slow-smoked pulled pork with caramelized onions, Swiss […]
At onset of dark winter of trepidation, consumers fear local restaurants to fare worse in colder months
New wave of coronavirus may curb restaurant operator confidence Recent survey data by trend-tracking firm Datassential identify some of the challenges of the winter ahead for restaurants. In many areas, […]
The Habit Burger Grill opens new restaurant in Bonney Lake, Washington
Seattle-Tacoma area location to host free-food days prior to official opening The Habit Burger Grill announced the upcoming opening of a new location in the Seattle-Tacoma Region in Bonney Lake, […]
Another Broken Egg Cafe opens fourth Jacksonville restaurant
Atlantic Boulevard location marks milestone 75th unit Another Broken Egg Cafe opened a new restaurant in Jacksonville, Fla. on Atlantic Boulevard. The breakfast-and-brunch concept has ramped up its focus on […]
Heineken appoints James Thompson to chief commercial officer role
Thompson to assume role in early 2021 2021 is shaping up to be a different year at Heineken as James Thompson takes over for Jan Derck van Karnebeek in the […]
CPK emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after debt-for-equity swap
Pizza chain to focus on health-forward menu in next chapter California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, having finalized its restructuring process and wiped $220M from its […]
National Restaurant Association urges governors to reconsider restaurant business restrictions amid latest coronavirus wave
Association chief executive pens letter to National Governors Association As the latest wave of coronavirus spreads across the country, the National Restaurant Association pushed back against state governors’ new restrictions […]
Goldman Sachs affiliate takes significant stake in Zaxby’s
Investment should propel growth at 900-unit chicken chain Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division, a Goldman Sachs affiliate, has taken a significant stake in Zaxby’s. The strategic investment should propel the […]
