Global Foodservice News

The guide follows a three-stage framework covering preparation, incident response, and recovery. The National Restaurant Association in the US has released ‘Always Ready: Public Safety’, a resource guide for restaurant operators and employees responding to public safety incidents. The guide is designed to help restaurants identify risks, improve preparedness, and support staff and guests during…

The brand’s partner Devolli Group will develop 10 TGI Fridays restaurants across Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia. TGI Fridays has signed a deal that will lead to its first-ever expansion into the Balkans. The brand will partner with Devolli Group, which will develop 10 TGI Fridays restaurants across Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia. The brand…

The chain created the post as it refreshes iconic assets, including Colonel Sanders, and recenters its menu on offerings like boneless chicken. KFC has appointed Amy Ellis Durini to the newly created role of global chief brand officer, effective Nov. 1, according to a press release. Durini will have a remit encompassing brand strategy, loyalty,…

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen, the fast-casual Asian dining concept known for its wok-fired flavors and made-to-order meals, has been named the Best Fast-Casual Chain in the Reviewed 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, earning national recognition from consumers and reviewers alike. The award celebrates Pei Wei’s long-standing commitment to delivering fresh, flavorful Asian cuisine with the speed…

Ahoy, mateys! Long John Silver’s is once again turning Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19 into a celebration worthy of the high seas with free food, bigger rewards for dressing the part, and pirate swag for guests. Guests who talk like a pirate can score a free piece of Long John Silver’s signature…

The non-conventional nine-hole event will be held in November in Laguna Beach, California, and players can qualify at participating Topgolf locations. Taco Bell is breaking out the clubs and hosting a nine-hole golf tournament, called the Live Más Open. The inaugural, non-conventional, nine-hole tournament will be hosted by Actor/Comedian Kevin Hart at The Ranch in…

The funding from Trimontium will help Authentic open more locations and add more regional brands to its portfolio. The owner of Pollo Tropical, P.J. Whelihan’s, and other regional restaurant brands has landed a $325 million investment to help it grow. London-based asset manager Trimontium is providing the “flexible capital solution” to Authentic Restaurant Brands, which…

The chain joins Burger King, McDonald’s and Wendy’s in moving to improve food quality in order to boost frequency and sales. Dive Brief: Carl’s Jr. launched its Burger Revolution on Tuesday, setting a systemwide cooked-to-order standard to provide “hotter, fresher and more consistently craveable burgers,” the company said in a press release. As part of…

This was a significant improvement after two straight months of job losses, according to BLS data. The restaurant industry saw the highest job growth rate out of all non-farm industries in August, according to the latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the report, while the national unemployment rate remained…