Inspire Brands Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

By FER Edit

Previous Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins senior vice president, international appointed as Inspire Brands’ new international chief operating officer.

P.F. Chang’s Expands To-Go Concept Into Two New Markets

By FER Edit

One year after P.F. Chang’s introduces to-go concept, the restaurant brand opens two new locations in Irving, Texas, and Orlando, Fla.

TIndex Shows Foodservice Industry Sales Remain Strong

By FER Edit

The Technomic index shows a slight dip in May 2021 sales, but continues to show improvement.

Chicago-Area Chefs Share Ideas on Labor Efficiencies

By Allison Rezendes

Eight operators met virtually June 23 to share their thoughts—and possible answers—to labor issues in the foodservice industry.

Donatos Joins Other Restaurateurs in Opening Ghost Kitchens

By FER Edit

Donatos opens its first delivery-only kitchen, joining many restaurants in the ghost kitchen craze.

FAT Brands to Purchase Global Franchise Group for $442.5M

By FER Edit

FAT Brands today announced it will acquire Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million by the end of July.

El Pollo Loco Tests Futuristic Drone Delivery Service

By FER Edit

El Pollo Loco tests a drone delivery service with Southern California-based customers.

BBQ Holdings Acquires Two Family Restaurant Concepts

By FER Edit

BBQ Holdings will add Village Inn and Bakers Square to their roster in a deal set to close by the end of July.

Investment Group to Purchase Lee’s Famous Recipe

By FER Edit

Famous Recipe Group sold Lee’s Famous Recipe to Artemis Land Partners-backed entity.

New York State Ends To-Go Alcohol

By FER Edit

New York State’s COVID-19 State of Emergency expired yesterday, taking to-go alcohol with it.

Thermo-Kool Hires New National Sales Manager

By FER Edit

Commercial refrigeration manufacturer Thermo-Kool recently announced the hire of Mark Fogarty as national sales manager.

New Report Highlights the Importance of Intake, Storage When Reducing Food Waste

By Christina Claus

The National Restaurant Association in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund and Tork recently released the 86 Food Waste report, which provides actionable steps every restaurant can take to reduce its contribution.