


DBMC development deal expands MOD Pizza to Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee
Franchise partner to develop 30 new units over seven years MOD Pizza will enter three new markets, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee, as a result of a new 30-store development agreement […]

Texas Roadhouse names Jerry Morgan president
Promotion of Roadhouse veteran exec reflects increasing responsibility, success Texas Roadhouse promoted Jerry Morgan to president, assuming the role that CEO Kent Taylor had filled since June 2019. The appointment […]

Darden Restaurants promotes Ricardo Cardenas to president, Rajesh Vennam to chief financial officer
CEO Gene Lee elected chairman of Board of Directors Darden Restaurants promoted two executives, naming Ricardo Cardenas president and chief operating officer and Rajesh Vennam chief financial officer. Concurrently, the […]

Jack in the Box names Timothy Mullany chief financial officer
Industry veteran succeeds Lance Tucker, who left in September Jack in the Box named Timothy Mullany EVP and chief financial officer effective January 16. He will succeed Lance Tucker, who […]

Becky G joins Jack in the Box in promoting The Cluck Sandwich, raising funds for No Kid Hungry
New juicier, thicker Chicken Sandwich in the dance spotlight American singer and songwriter Becky G will help promote the launch of The Cluck Sandwich, a new item on the Jack […]

STK features Wagyu seasonal dishes, holiday meals, To-Go Dinners for Two
Steakhouse chain puts Wagyu, Prime Rib, Surf & Turf in the spotlight A new STK To-Go dinner package for two debuted for the holiday season. Plus, special seasonal dishes featuring […]

Noodles and Company begins testing Ravioli, Tortelloni pasta dishes, promotes free bowl offer
Six new filled-pasta creations will test in three markets Noodles and Company began testing new Ravioli and Tortelloni pasta dishes. The fast-casual chain, specializing in classic noodle, Zoodle and Caulifloodle […]

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 […]

Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express debut in state of Louisiana
Alexandria becomes the home of first co-branded store in state Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express debuted in Louisiana via the opening of a new co-branded restaurant in the City of Alexandria. […]