Global Foodservice News

“I want to fall in love again.” That’s what John Dikos, who was named president of Killer Burger in early August, told Nation’s Restaurant News. Dikos was ready to find a new founder-led concept to fall in love with after moving on from MOD Pizza. Enter Portland, Ore.-based Killer Burger and its founder, TJ Southard.…

Dave’s Hot Chicken, a popular spicy chicken eatery based in California, has announced a huge expansion into New Jersey. The company said it will open 14 restaurants throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union counties. The exact locations and opening dates have yet to be announced. “The New Jersey-New York (area) is very important to…

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort announced the newest addition to their food and beverage roster from famed chef and restauranter, Guy Fieri. Opening in conjunction with the resort’s brand new 725-room hotel tower and 83,000 square foot convention space, Guy Fieri’s Cherokee Kitchen + Bar will begin taking guests to Flavortown with tasty twists on comfort…

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is debuting its bakery-only delivery concept on DoorDash and Uber Eats, allowing consumers to order favorites from Perkins famous bakery with just the click of a button. The concept was tested at locations in Florida and Minnesota for several months and will be in all corporate-owned locations by the end of…

The Chicago-based global burger chain said in its annual sustainability report that in 2020 99.6% of the paper bags, food wrappers, napkins, cup carriers and other fiber-based materials it used to package meals for customers came from recycled or certified sustainable fiber sources, up from 92% in 2019. Many restaurant chains are working to reduce…

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store announced today that its menu innovation will continue this fall with new additions and limited-time seasonal beverages. Bacon is a breakfast, lunch, and dinner staple and will serve as the centerpiece of two new dishes – Bacon Mac n’ Cheese and Bacon n’ Egg Hashbrown Casserole – while for a…

Twin Peaks’ menu has gone through its own training camp this summer to prepare for the greatest time of year — football season. Twin Peaks’ culinary team huddled up and created fresh new menu items to fuel every fan through the highs and lows of each snap. In addition to its scenic views and 29-degree…

Yum Brands announced Thursday the appointment of Aaron Powell to Pizza Hut division CEO — effective September 20 — replacing Artie Starrs, who left the company in April to become CEO of Topgolf Entertainment Group. Prior to joining Yum Brands, Powell was the president of consumer goods brand Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s Asia-Pacific consumer business and where…