Global Foodservice News
Restaurant Turnover Still remains High
How Restaurant Kitchen Automation Can Optimize Labor and Improve Customer Service One of the biggest challenges since the global pandemic began has been the lack of available workforce, particularly in the restaurant and hospitality industry. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for the Leisure and Hospitality space, businesses have had to make up…
Read MoreNORMS is elevating its menu while also staying true what made it an icon
SoCal Legend NORMS Ready for Next Evolution THE BRAND IS LOOKING AT LAS VEGAS AS IT PREPARES FOR A BOLD FUTURE. Eric Wyatt gathered NORMS managers at a leadership event in Arrowhead, California. This wasn’t just GMs: service managers, kitchen managers, and support center employees flocked to hear the legacy chain’s new executive. “You can’t…
Read MoreGlobal Foodservice News – August 1, 2023 Edition
Chick-fil-A to build new restaurant concepts in Atlanta and New York City Chick-fil-A announced that it will develop two new restaurant concepts in the Atlanta metropolitan area and New York City. The quick-service restaurant company will test an elevated drive-thru and a digital walk-up concept. The concepts, scheduled to open in 2024, are designed to…
Read MoreTHE EXECUTIVE TOLD INVESTORS ‘THE SWING FACTOR PINPOINTs THE COMPANY’S TRUE VALUE
Just Eat Takeaway.com told investors Wednesday that it’s having issues with selling Grubhub because of delivery fee caps and a pending lawsuit in New York City. CEO Jitse Groen said the company has talked with interested parties, but they’ve been “complicated conversations.” He added that fees caps are preventing Just Eat from fetching a “decent…
Read MoreTriArtisan Capital Advisors managing director Rohit Manocha named interim CEO
Damola Adamolekun to step down as CEO of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Damola Adamolekun is stepping down as CEO of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro effective Aug. 1, the Asian-influenced casual dining chain said Monday. Rohit Manocha, co-founder and managing director of TriArtisan Capital Advisors, an owner of P.F. Chang’s, has been named interim CEO while…
Read MoreBrand marketing experts talk about their own experiences and how others can build successful careers in the restaurant industry
How do you Become a Restaurant Marketing Executive? City Barbeque’s Annica Conrad advises marketing professionals to seek out mentors who can help them throughout their careers, and take advantage of networking and growth opportunities. Jennifer Faren, vice president of marketing for Hopdoddy Burger Bar, grew up working in her family’s restaurant and developed a lifelong…
Read MoreMore LA Restaurants hit the scene
A PCH An Orange County restaurant group has expanded to L.A. with A PCH, a modern-American restaurant with bay views, house-made pasta, Wagyu-topped pizza, caviar service on fresh-corn blinis, oysters, and more spread across 5,400 square feet. A PCH, located within Long Beach’s 2nd & PCH mixed-use complex, is the latest project by River Jetty…
Read MoreL.A.’s newest omakase is already booking up and marks the return of this second-generation sushi chef
At Sushi Sonagi, tucked into a Gardena strip mall, the courses centered around “micro-seasonal” fish and produce such as a summer-corn chawanmushi. Sushi Sonagi With highly limited seatings, a Korean-influenced omakase and the return of second-generation sushi chef Daniel Son, Gardena’s new Sushi Sonagi fills up quickly. The intimate new restaurant from the Katsu…
Read MorePapa John’s International hires first SVP of development .
Patrick Coelho, new senior vice president of development at Papa John’s International, Inc. Papa John’s International, Inc., has hired Patrick Coelho as its first-ever senior vice president of development. Mr. Coelho will oversee North American restaurant real estate development activities, continue to advance business development goals, and collaborate with senior leadership. “Patrick brings a wealth…
Read MoreKeurig Dr Pepper CEO Expects Coffee Sales to Perk up
Net sales in Keurig Dr. Pepper’s US Coffee segment fell nearly 6% in the second quarter ended June 30, but Robert J. Gamgort, chief executive officer, said he sees several factors pointing to a rebound in the segment. Companywide, net income more than doubled to $503 million, equal to 36¢ per share on the common…
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