Global Foodservice News
A new buyer steps in for some bankrupt Popeyes locations
SBH Foods will acquire 23 locations in Orlando operated by the bankrupt franchisee Sailormen for $2.7 million after the original deal fell through. SBH Foods PLK is stepping in to buy 23 bankrupt Popeyes restaurants in the Orlando area after the original deal fell through, according to court documents this week. The operator is paying…
Read MoreFat Brands’ bankruptcy liquidation plan gets court approval
After a litigious and controversial beginning and multiple, complex sales, the former fast-food chain operator is set to wind down its operations. In the end, the Fat Brands bankruptcy process didn’t take that long after all. A U.S. bankruptcy court gave the go-ahead for the company’s liquidation plan, signaling the beginning of the end of…
Read MoreCracker Barrel names David Deno CEO
The former CEO of Bloomin’ Brands will succeed Julie Masino as head of the Lebanon, Tennessee-based brand in August. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has announced the appointment of David Deno as CEO of the family-dining company. Deno, who most notably served as CEO of Bloomin’ Brands, will succeed Julie Masino, who has been the…
Read MoreWho won the World Cup? Restaurants and bars
More analysis is likely coming. But early data and reports indicate that consumers ate and drank with enthusiasm during the six-week tournament. Spain took the trophy at the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup tournament last weekend. But how did restaurants and bars do? The numbers for the six-week tournament are just starting to trickle in,…
Read MoreCyclospora Outbreak Linked to 4 More States
At least 98 people had to be hospitalized in cases linked to shredded lettuce. WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials on Friday expanded the scope of their investigation into an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite to four additional states, broadening the size of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and…
Read MoreGlobal Foodservice News — July 15, 2026
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT Denny’s appoints COO as it focuses on turnaround Aaron Howard will play a critical role in Project Grand Slam, which aims to improve restaurant experiences, speed of service, traffic and execution. Dive Brief: Denny’s appointed Aaron Howard as chief operating officer, effective Tuesday, the company said in a press release. Howard has decades…
Read MorePortionPac Expands West Coast Support with Appointment of Pam Engel
PortionPac Chemical Corporation announced today that Pam Engel has joined the company as Regional Manager for the West Coast Region, where she will support customer success, distributor partnerships, and business growth throughout the western United States. Engel brings more than 20 years of experience in janitorial, packaging, procurement, distribution, and sales leadership. Her career includes…
Read MoreSummer Summit Supports Leaders in Facility Management
Healthy Green Schools & Colleges (HGSC), a program part of the Healthy Schools Campaign, announces its 2026 Virtual Summer Summit. This virtual series on sustainable facility management invites K-12 and higher education facility professionals to share leadership insights, explore executive skills, and learn strategies that drive growth. The four sessions, taking place throughout July, will…
Read MoreKimberly-Clark investment helps Ohio secure 2026 Silver Shovel Award
The U.S. state earned national recognition for economic development, supported by the company’s US$800 million investment and nearly 500 planned jobs The U.S. state of Ohio has been awarded the 2026 Silver Shovel Award, a national recognition for excellence in economic development, driven in part by Kimberly-Clark’s US$800 million investment in a new manufacturing facility…
Read MoreHow Boxed Water and 2 other manufacturers solved end-of-line palletizing without buying a robot
Boxed Water Is Better recently opened its Holland, Michigan, facility to a room of food, beverage and CPG manufacturers for a panel on automated palletizing. Attendees came from across West Michigan and the Midwest, representing companies ranging from fruit storage and canning operations to chemical manufacturers and co-packers. They came with the same questions most…
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