NRA, ServSafe update operating guidelines

October 21, 2020

The National Restaurant Association and ServSafe today released an updated version of the NRA's guidelines for safe operation during the pandemic. Renamed…

Farmer Boys opening in Huntington Beach

October 20, 2020

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based fast casual concept known for its burgers, is opening in Huntington Beach next month at 6962 Edinger Ave.

The Stand expanding in Texas

October 20, 2020

The Stand, a Southern California-based fast casual concept focused on redefining American classics, is opening 15 to 20 locations over the next few years in…

Starbucks New Zealand owner buys Burger King New Zealand

October 20, 2020

Tahua Partners — which owns the Starbucks franchise in New Zealand — will buy Burger King New Zealand. Antares Restaurant Group currently owns the chain in the…

Your Pie digitizes training

October 20, 2020

NYC's Bluestone serving as Movember hub

October 20, 2020

Bluestone Lane, a New York-based coffee chain specializing in Australian coffee, is serving as an official meeting hub of the Movember movement, a global…

Smoothie King CEO appearing on 'Undercover Boss'

October 20, 2020

With a disguise that included shoulder-length hair, a Van Dyke-style beard, a Hawaiian shirt, black chinos and checkered Vans, Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim got a…

Chicken Salad Chick propels Southeast expansion

October 19, 2020

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Arkansas with its newest restaurant in Conway. With openings in Tennessee, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Florida…

Pandemic not slowing German Doner Kebab's growth plans

October 19, 2020

German Doner Kebab is forging ahead with its growth plans during the pandemic, bringing nearly 500 jobs and opening 12 locations in the United Kingdom by…

Dave's Hot Chicken adds 3 execs to leadership team

October 19, 2020

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food concept, has hired Ryan Crumley as chief development officer. Formerly serving in a similar position at…

Sysco taps CVS exec Sansone as EVP/CCO

October 16, 2020

Judith Sansone Sysco Corp. has named Judith Sansone executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective Oct. 26, 2020, according to a…

COVID-19 kills Coca-Cola’s Tab

October 16, 2020

Tab, Coca-Cola's first diet cola, has fallen victim to the soda giant's plans to reduce its 500 brands in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a…

BurgerFi taps former Burger King exec as CEO

October 16, 2020

BurgerFi International has named Julio Ramirez as CEO, according to a press release from Opes Acquisition Corp., the company acquiring the 150-unit burger…

Penn Station pins down Nashville

October 15, 2020

Penn Station East Coast Subs will open four units this year in the Nashville market. Located in Tullahoma, Shelbyville, Madison and Dickson, the units will…

Kroger taps ClusterTruck for dark kitchen partnership

October 15, 2020

The Kroger Co. is teaming up with ClusterTruck, a software platform for delivery-only kitchens, on Kroger Delivery Kitchen, a service that will serve both…

Ziosk unveils expanded technology suite for restaurants

October 15, 2020

Ziosk, a provider of a technology platform for guest engagement for restaurants, has expanded its suite of products to help restaurants improve operational…

Starbucks linking exec pay to diversity targets

October 15, 2020

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson told employees this week that the company is committed to elevating diversity within its ranks by achieving Black, Indigenous and…

Blaze Pizza serving up nostalgia with full-size Crunch bars

October 15, 2020

In a nod to the nostalgic days of trick-or-treating when kids went in search of the house giving out the full-size candy bar, Blaze Pizza has teamed up with…

Chipotle's Boorito going digital

October 15, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill's annual Halloween celebration, Boorito, is entirely digital this year, giving fans a chance to virtually trick-or-treat for half a…

Lucky Bird opening ghost kitchen in Chicago

October 14, 2020

Lucky Bird, which serves fried chicken buckets and sandwiches in Los Angeles, partnered with Epic Kitchens to open its first ghost kitchen last month in…