McDonald’s Executive Joins Panera

By FER Edit

New EVP and chief operations officer is the latest high-profile recruit for the fast-casual chain.

Schools Tackle COVID-19

By Chris LaMorte

School Nutrition Association President Reginald Ross shares how K-12 programs are holding up.

Investment Firm Buys Tropical Smoothie Cafe

By FER Edit

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners partnered with management to acquire Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Popeyes Names New President for the Americas

By FER Edit

Sami Siddiqui, former president for the Asian Pacific region, will take on new role.

3 Key Points About the State of Women in the Workplace

By Kelly Killian

We often focus on the “glass ceiling,” but the biggest obstacle may be a “broken rung” on the ladder to leadership.

From the Editor: The Wisdom of Women

By Kelly Killian

Every person—woman or man—benefits from the insights of women leaders.

11 Women Leading the Way in E&S

By Christine Lafave Grace

Meet some of the top women leading the way in foodservice equipment and supplies.

In Memoriam: Barbara Heina

By FER Edit

“She was the rock and the glue that held our small family and company together.”

Bloomin’ Brand Tests a Virtual Chicken Brand

By FER Edit

The Outback and Carrabba’s Grill parent joins the list of operators with online-only concepts.

August Restaurant Sales Improve, But…

By FER Edit

Don’t compare them to this time last year.

Burger King Unveils ‘Restaurant of Tomorrow’

By FER Edit

RBI is the latest operator to redesign stores to optimize for drive-thru and delivery.

Focus Reorganizes Portfolio, Shuffles Leadership

By FER Edit

Parent company of Schlotzky’s Deli and other brands to divide under two teams.