Global Foodservice News

NPD Group’s David Portalatin said sales are moving in the right direction, but challenges persist as operators navigate a new operating environment. While the verdict is still out on how the recent surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant will affect the foodservice business, restaurant performance has shown encouraging signs of a recovery.…

Having hit new highs in financial results during the company’s second-quarter, Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV is determined to protect profit margin improvements, said Daniel Servitje, chairman and chief executive officer. Toward that end, the company is taking a number of steps, including raising prices in North America during the current quarter, he said. Overall,…

Last year, when then Presidential contender Joe Biden came to Houston to pay respects to the family of George Floyd — whose death at the hands of police sparked a national social justice movement — they shared a meal at the beloved restaurant Lucille’s. Founded in 2012 by chef Chris Williams with his brother Ben…

The Miami restaurant scene is on fire and Japanese cuisine, in particular, is in high demand. The time is right for Alvaro Perez Miranda, who is building a small group of beautifully designed restaurants that offer a true taste of Tokyo. The restaurateur with Venezuelan roots spent 15 years living in Tokyo, where he first…

Inspired by the flavors of Carl’s Jr.’s Western Bacon Cheeseburger, the Beyond BBQ was “developed to complement the Beyond Burger patty” and is an “indulgent flexitarian option that turns barbecue on its head with a plant-based spin,” Carl’s Jr. said. The burger features a Beyond Burger patty topped with Carl’s Jr. original barbecue sauce, American…

KFC saw strength in its new chicken sandwich, while Pizza Hut benefited from its Detroit-style pizza, Edge Pizza, and two new offerings featuring plant – base sausage from Beyond Meat, said David Gibbs, chief executive officer, during a July 29 conference call with analysts. Taco Bell kicked off the quarter with the return of the…

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc., a privately held company since 2016, has proposed an initial public offering of its common stock. The company on May 4 reported it confidentially had submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the Securities and Exchange Commission. An IPO should take place after the SEC completes its review process,…

Subway restaurants announced historical changes and improvements to almost every core item on their menu, as well as digital upgrades to elevate guests’ experiences. The “Eat Fresh Refresh” menu makeover will begin July 13, after participating restaurants close for one day to prepare for the changes. The 20-plus menu updates include 11 new and improved…