Restaurant Recovery: Funding Deficiencies, Workforce Shortages Cast Shadows
Isabella Casillas Guzman, of the Small Business Administration, and Tom Bené, of the National Restaurant Association, share perspectives on post-pandemic restaurant recovery.
Read MoreFocus Brands Taps Internal Talent for Category President Role
Joe Guith, who most recently served as brand president of McAlister’s Deli, has been with the Focus Brands family since 2015.
Read MoreChipotle, Wendy’s, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Among Chains Poised for 2021 Growth
Chipotle is the latest restaurant chain to share its expansion plans for this year, with 200 stores planned.
Read MoreFormer Dunkin’ Brands Exec Joins Little Caesars
Jeremy Vitaro will be responsible for Little Caesars’ new unit growth domestically and around the world.
Read MoreTaco Bell’s Hot Sauce Packet Recycling Program to Debut This Year
Later this year, Taco Bell is launching a pilot program in the U.S. to recycle the single-use hot sauce packets.
Read MoreStarbucks’ Research Center Opening This Winter at ASU
Despite its apparent business acumen, Starbucks is college-bound, as the coffee giant and Arizona State University are collaborating on a new innovation center.
Read MoreChina’s Luckin Coffee Garners Investment
Luckin Coffee, the Chinese chain which recently grabbed attention amid a probe into its finances, has new investors.
Read MoreBlaze Pizza Hires New CFO, Outlines Growth Plans
Blaze Pizza is on a hot streak, recently serving up news of a fresh CFO as well as plans for 16 more restaurants.
Read MoreRestaurant Sales Continue Upward Trend in March
U.S. restaurant sales, while $3 billion below pre-pandemic sales from February 2020, are seemingly on the rebound.
Read MoreHard Rock Cafe Names New President of Cafe Operations
The chain’s new hire has held leadership roles with Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, California Pizza Kitchen and Texas Roadhouse.
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