Global Foodservice News
Pei Wei Named Best Fast-Casual Chain in Reviewed’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen, the fast-casual Asian dining concept known for its wok-fired flavors and made-to-order meals, has been named the Best Fast-Casual Chain in the Reviewed 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, earning national recognition from consumers and reviewers alike. The award celebrates Pei Wei’s long-standing commitment to delivering fresh, flavorful Asian cuisine with the speed…
Read MoreLong John Silver’s Brings Back ‘Talk Like a Pirate Day’ for September 19
Ahoy, mateys! Long John Silver’s is once again turning Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19 into a celebration worthy of the high seas with free food, bigger rewards for dressing the part, and pirate swag for guests. Guests who talk like a pirate can score a free piece of Long John Silver’s signature…
Read MoreTaco Bell teams up with Topgolf for inaugural Live Más Open golf tournament
The non-conventional nine-hole event will be held in November in Laguna Beach, California, and players can qualify at participating Topgolf locations. Taco Bell is breaking out the clubs and hosting a nine-hole golf tournament, called the Live Más Open. The inaugural, non-conventional, nine-hole tournament will be hosted by Actor/Comedian Kevin Hart at The Ranch in…
Read MorePollo Tropical owner Authentic Restaurant Brands gets $325M investment
The funding from Trimontium will help Authentic open more locations and add more regional brands to its portfolio. The owner of Pollo Tropical, P.J. Whelihan’s, and other regional restaurant brands has landed a $325 million investment to help it grow. London-based asset manager Trimontium is providing the “flexible capital solution” to Authentic Restaurant Brands, which…
Read MoreCarl’s Jr institutes cook-to-order standard
The chain joins Burger King, McDonald’s and Wendy’s in moving to improve food quality in order to boost frequency and sales. Dive Brief: Carl’s Jr. launched its Burger Revolution on Tuesday, setting a systemwide cooked-to-order standard to provide “hotter, fresher and more consistently craveable burgers,” the company said in a press release. As part of…
Read MoreRestaurants led all industries in job growth in August
This was a significant improvement after two straight months of job losses, according to BLS data. The restaurant industry saw the highest job growth rate out of all non-farm industries in August, according to the latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the report, while the national unemployment rate remained…
Read MoreGlobal Foodservice News — Sept. 1, 2026
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT McDonald’s franchisee profitability takes a hit just as the company eyes remodels McDonald’s executives have big plans for the chain in the coming years. In addition to its beverage expansion, it is plotting to upgrade its chicken, testing new technologies and service models, and is preparing another, major round of store remodels that…
Read MoreAn Argument for Reshoring Operations in the U.S.
Tariff impositions, geopolitical conflict, and supply chain shifts have forced businesses to become actively resilient. As global trade evolves, more companies are deciding to reshore their operations in the U.S. A recent report found that planning and active execution of reshoring reached 26 percent. However, ongoing labor challenges remain an obstacle to such a transition.…
Read MoreKimberly-Clark expands Kleenex in the UK with new beauty tissues
Kleenex Beauty Tissues features two variants designed for different skin types, expanding the brand’s presence in the beauty and personal care segment Kimberly-Clark has expanded its Kleenex portfolio in the UK with the launch of Kleenex Beauty Tissues, a new range of facial tissues developed specifically for beauty and personal care routines. The products will…
Read MoreSchool Cleanliness Must Make the Grade
It’s back-to-school time, except parents are the ones giving grades. According to the latest survey from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), parent concerns about school cleanliness are greater in shared spaces than the overall facility. As facility cleaning managers prepare educational institutes for the return of students and staff, proof of clean will be essential…
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