Restaurants Form Green Dining Destination

By FER Edit

The restaurants, including Shake Shack, aim to promote green dining and improve their environmental footprint.

Whataburger CEO To Retire, Debbie Stroud To Lead

By FER Edit

Stroud, who has held roles at Starbucks and McDonald’s, will become president and CEO.

Polar Leasing Adds to Sales Team

By FER Edit

The new hire previously worked for Penske and Aramark.

Forbes Hever & Wallace Adds Outside Sales Rep

By FER Edit

The manufacturers’ rep firm, covering Texas and Oklahoma, has added Hannah Balle as an outside sales representative.

Playa Bowls Gains New Owner

By FER Edit

The decade-old chain will continue to pursue growth with aid from the buyer’s support and resources.

From the Editor: Small Store, Big Plans

By Allison Rezendes

Learn how the QSR brand Smalls Sliders goes about growing unit count a little differently, plus take note of three clever solutions from our latest issue.

5 Questions With Christine Guyott

By Karen M. Alley

The executive principal of Rippe Associates and chair of FCSI-The Americas shares her design predictions and motivations.

Publisher’s Note: Register for MUFES 2025

By Randy Hano

Claim your spot now, as anticipation is building for another knowledge-rich symposium you won’t want to miss.

AI In Action: Yum Brands Bites on AI Tech

By FER Edit

FER’s series on ways operators are using artificial intelligence covers the latest from Taco Bell.

CFESA Shares 2024 Election Slate

By FER Edit

Three are running for president, while four incumbents are vying for re-election.

Giacomo Paccione Returns to Electrolux Professional Group

By FER Edit

After a time with Carpigiani, Paccione will develop new business at Electrolux Professional Group.