Chipotle Is Opening A Futuristic Chipotlane Digital Kitchen  

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Set to open later this month in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, this format nixes indoor dining altogether and instead will exclusively fulfill digital orders for pickup and delivery.

Alto-Shaam Names Scott Taylor to Newly Created Sales Role in U.K.

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Alto-Shaam is expanding support in the United Kingdom with the appointment of Scott Taylor to the newly created role of regional sales manager in the U.K.

Chefs Talk 2022 Game Plan at Midwest Chefs’ Perspectives Roundtable

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Reducing labor and food costs and finding new uses for existing spaces are a few priorities for participants of the Midwest Chefs’ Perspectives roundtable.

Popeyes To Enter France and Open Hundreds of Restaurants

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Popeyes announced today it inked a landmark deal to enter France in 2022 and open “hundreds” of restaurants across multiple formats in the coming years.

Famous Toastery Names President As It Aims To Double Footprint

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The 26-unit breakfast, brunch and lunch concept Famous Toastery is bolstering its team with the addition of Michael Mabry as president as it aims to double its footprint by 2024.

SHFM Recognizes Industry Excellence With Pair of Awards

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The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management recognized the best in the industry with a pair of awards, the 2021 President’s Award and the Robert Pacifico Award.

TriMark’s CEO Leaves the Company

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TriMark is searching for a new leader after its CEO, Marie Ffolkes, left the company.

Restaurant Sales Are Off to a Strong December Start, Says Black Box

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The first week of December posted stronger sales growth than the monthly sales growth reported for August, September and October—though it was 2 percentage points lower than the strongest week in November.  

How Focus Brands Is Growing Nontraditionally

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Focus Brands is ramping up growth for its seven brands in locations like airports, convenience stores, colleges, amusement parks and more.

Eastern Tabletop Names New Vice President To Lead CleanOhr

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Buck Seward was recruited to introduce global foodservice operators to CleanOhr’s antimicrobial LED technology.