Global Foodservice News
Menendez Co-Sponsors Restaurant Bailout Bill
“New Jersey’s normally bustling restaurant and hospitality industry help drive the economy in our local communities,” Menendez said. “The Restaurants Act will help give them the financial relief many need to stay open, keep people employed and drive our economic recovery.” The bill, which has the backing of the National Restaurant Association and the Independent…
Read MoreHow a Banker Turned Podcaster Is Telling the Stories of Africa’s Cuisines
When co-workers would ask Yorm Ackuaku, “What is African food?” the question irked her, and she didn’t know how to answer. “At that point, I hadn’t traveled outside of West Africa, so I couldn’t speak for the rest of the continent,” she says. “There’s a wide variety of food in Ghana alone. I could only…
Read MoreMcDonald’s is Testing a New System of Reusable, Returnable Coffee Cups
If you visit a McDonald’s in the U.K. early next year, you might notice a new option if you get a hot drink like coffee or hot chocolate: Instead of a typical disposable cup, you’ll have the choice to walk away with a reusable plastic cup and lid that you can later put in a…
Read More8 Essential Elements of Virtual Sales Training
Sales productivity has never been more important, yet sales teams today face tougher obstacles than ever as the current crisis makes most in-person interactions impossible. Almost 90 percent of sales have moved to a remote model since the pandemic began, according to McKinsey. Almost every B2B company’s products and services are now being sold virtually.…
Read More7 Ways to Enable a Virtual Sales Team
Before March 2020, at least 70% of sales calls were virtual, according to Forbes. With the effects of the current pandemic, that number has skyrocketed. As the country begins to reopen, we’re still far from business as usual—especially for sales teams. In-person meetings, sales kickoffs, and training sessions simply aren’t happening. Many companies face the…
Read MoreEffective Workforce Retention and Recruitment Strategies will be Multifaceted, they indicated During a Restaurants Rise Webinar
In a restaurant world made more challenging by the coronavirus pandemic’s business disruption and associated safety measures, quality human resources will win out. That was the suggestion of a recently retired Taco Bell HR executive and the human resources leader of the Portillo’s fast-casual chain during the closing Restaurants Rise webinar, “How to Win in…
Read MoreNew $200M Acquisition Company Eyes QSR Segment
FAST Acquisition Corp., the latest special purpose acquisition company in the restaurant space with a $200 million target, listed on the New York Stock Exchange Friday, and the co-CEOs say they are looking to acquire a brand in the quick-service space. “We’re looking for quick-serve, fast-food, small-dining-room brands that we can take from good to…
Read MoreGrubhub Mounts Campaign to end Delivery Commission Caps ‘Starting’ with New York City
A new battle is erupting among Grubhub and New York City leaders over a proposal to extend the city’s temporary cap on delivery commission fees, a relief effort that is expected to end next month. Back in May, New York City leaders capped third-party delivery commissions at 20% to help restaurants during the pandemic. The…
Read MoreMacrow to CMO at McDonald’s in Management Shuffle
McDonald’s Corp. announced the promotion of Alistair Macrow to senior vice president, chief marketing officer, in charge of global menu strategy, global brand, global insights, family, and global marketing enablement at the company. Mr. Macrow assumes these responsibilities from Colin Mitchell, senior vice president, global marketing. Mr. Mitchell is leaving the company “… in search…
Read MoreCraig Wilson Reflects on 20 Years as American Recruiters Franchise
– Craig Wilson, CFSP, American Recruiters Franchise Owner – CHICAGO It was May, 1999, and I was finishing up a consulting project for Carl Carieri, who was at the time, the co-owner with Gino Scialdone, of American Recruiters. Their successful Executive Search Firm was positioning itself to roll out a franchising model for recruiters who…
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