Global Foodservice News
Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Del Taco, and Krispy Kreme
Plus innovation at Cousins Subs, Grimaldi’s, Jollibee, la Madeleine, Piada, STK, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and more. Taco Bell is always innovating, but it might be doing that even more than usual this month, with yet more Crunchwrap variations available nationwide and various tests in Cleveland, Nashville, Charlotte, and Houston, plus a Salt & Straw collab…
Read MoreMore Than a Cup: The History of National Coffee Day in the U.S.
For millions of Americans, coffee is more than just a beverage – it’s part of the daily ritual that fuels mornings, sparks conversations, and brings comfort in every cup. That’s why every year, National Coffee Day is celebrated across the United States, giving coffee lovers a reason to raise their mugs in appreciation of their…
Read MoreAdapting Restaurant Strategies for Evolving Daily Rhythms
To better respond to diner’s changing needs, operators can offer flexibility on portion sizes, portability, and price points that empower consumers to craft solutions that fit their needs in the moment including expanding the traditional notions of what types of food should be offered at specific day parts, according to Circana’s 41st annual Eating Patterns…
Read MoreThe Case for Making Quick Service More Experiential
Competitive socializing venues offer QSR chains a playbook for making in-person visits more memorable—and giving guests a reason to return. It’s been a tough few years for QSR chains. Traffic to venues is declining (for example, nearly 40 percent of Americans spend less at restaurants than a year ago), while operational pressures are multiplying. Spikes…
Read MoreA look at KFC’s new Open House restaurant prototype
The restaurant, located outside of Dallas, will serve as a learning lab to fuel the chain’s U.S. comeback plan. KFC’s new Open House prototype opened outside of Dallas this week to serve as a learning lab for the chain’s U.S. comeback plan, put into place last year after President Catherine Tan-Gillespie came on board. Conceived…
Read MoreKamran & Co. Appoints James Dinardi as CFO
The company also named Matthew Harlan as its chief sales officer, and promoted Danny Rios to vice president of project operations. Kamran & Co. has named James Dinardi as its new CFO. Dinardi brings more than 20 years of financial and operational leadership experience in construction and specialty contracting to the role. He has held…
Read MoreTriMark Announces Karen McCain’s Retirement
McCain served the dealership for 15 years and most recently was executive vice president-category management and marketing. TriMark USA has announced the retirement of executive leader Karen McCain after serving the dealership for 15 years. Most recently, she served as executive vice president-category management and marketing. She also held the role of executive vice president-Southern…
Read MoreLone Star Bakery brings together family ownership, manufacturing scale, and investment to drive growthnationwide
When Tracy Fletcher was 16, she spent her summers working at the family bakery, rotating through dif-ferent departments. Now, three decades later, Tracy is the third-generation President of Lone Star Bakery (Lone Star). She leads a company with nearly 700 employees working across two manufacturing facilities in China Grove, Texas. The business her grandfather bought…
Read MoreMiddleby’s Taylor Co. Announces Promotion
The individual has served as SVP of sales (the Americas) and global marketing since May 2025. Rachel Mago has been promoted to senior vice president of global sales and marketing at Taylor. Co., where she has worked since 2019. In this expanded role, she will assume responsibility for the sales teams in Europe, APAC and…
Read MoreStarbucks to Shutter 250 Stores in North America This Week in 2nd Wave of Closings
The coffeehouse chain’s COO said it is still committed to growing its store count. Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores later this week. It is the second big round of store closures under Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol, who joined the company in 2024. Last September, Starbucks closed 627 stores in North…
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