New York State Ends To-Go Alcohol

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

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Thermo-Kool Hires New National Sales Manager

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

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

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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.

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Wing Zone Installs Two New Players to the Executive Team

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Fast-casual restaurant franchise Wing Zone recently appointed two industry veterans, Derek Roback and Dean Sasso, to the company’s executive team.

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3 Brands Announce New Appointments to Executive Teams

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Dunkin’, Bloomin’ Brands and Ruby Tuesday yesterday announced executive appointments.

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Dine-in or delivery, by design

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Dining has taken on a different meaning for many Americans. In 2020, nearly 90% of consumers ordered takeaway, delivery or assembled a meal kit — and diners across all locations and age groups plan to keep mixing up their options going forth. It’s up to forward-thinking foodservice operators to consider how to appeal to all…

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Wingstop Introduces Virtual Brand Thighstop

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To combat the chicken wing shortage, Wingstop, one of the latest national restaurant brands to test a virtual-only concept, has launched a thigh-based brand called Thighstop.

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Luby’s Inc. Agrees to $28.7M Sale of Cafeteria Business

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Houston-based Luby’s Inc. has agreed to sell Luby’s Cafeteria, a Texas staple dating back to 1947, for $28.7 million as part of its liquidation plan.

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Restaurants tap into technology to save money and time

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For the past several years, restaurants have increasingly looked to technology to increase efficiency, reduce labor and generally modernize their operations. The COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions imposed to limit its spread accelerated that trend and compelled many restaurant operators toward an increasing reliance on technological tools and solutions. From online ordering and delivery apps…

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Fuddruckers’ Parent Company Agrees to $18.5M Sale of Burger Chain

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Black Titan Franchise Systems—a newly formed affiliate of Fuddruckers franchisee Nicholas Perkins—will achieve master ownership of the Fuddruckers brand.

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