Nearly 300K US Restaurants Now Open for Dine-In
As of June 1, 299,564 U.S. restaurants—132,525 of which are chain restaurants — are open for dine-in, according to research firm Datassential.
Read MoreBloomin’ Brands Names SVP/CMO
Danielle Vona has held roles as the CMO of company brands Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s Italian Grill.
Read More5 Figures to Know From the Latest Restaurant Performance Index
In April, the National Restaurant Association’s RPI stood at 106.3, up from 105.1 the month prior.
Read MoreFER’s June 15 Event to Deliver Timely Strategies, Equipment Showcase, More
Grab a spot at FER’s rapidly approaching event, which will feature reps from Inspire Brands, Denny’s and more.
Read MoreJustKitchen Aims To Put its Ghost Kitchens on the Map in US, Beyond
JustKitchen, a ghost kitchen operator in Taiwan and Hong Kong, is plotting an expansion to the U.S., Philippines and Singapore in 2021, with further plans for 2022.
Read MoreYum Brands Invests in Franchisee Diversity
The parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell is backing a new franchise education program, to be offered at Kentucky’s University of Louisville, that looks to attract and remove barriers for underrepresented populations.
Read MoreChurch’s Chicken Names New SVP to Guide International Growth
Russ Sumrall, former VP of international development and franchisee profitability, was promoted to SVP of international strategic development.
Read MoreNew Washington Law Targets Single-Use Plastics
In Washington, starting next year, a foodservice business’ customers must request utensils, straws, packaged condiments and beverage cup lids.
Read MoreVietnamese Coffee Chain Opens West Coast Cafe, Plots US Expansion
King Coffee opened its first U.S. store in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday. By 2022, the chain wants to open 100 stores in the U.S.
Read MoreHoliday Spending Bolsters Upward Trend in Restaurant Sales
Mother’s Day drove a noticeable boost in restaurant industry sales, though not to the extent seen in past years.
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