FAT Brands received acceleration notices from lender UMB Bank declaring the portfolio-based company's debt immediately due FAT Brands - parent company of Fazoli's, Round Table Pizza, and Fatburger ...

The pizza chain completed a "strategic refranchising" of a joint-venture operation in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore to Pie Investments, which will open another 52 locations by 2030. Papa Johns on...

The company has expanded its global footprint by 50% in the past two years Wingstop is barreling toward its goal of becoming a top 10 global restaurant brand with more than 10,000 restaurants world...

Andrew Skehan was appointed president of international for Jersey Mike's Subs. In this role, Skehan will lead the fast-casual chain's multinational growth strategy, development, operations, a...

PFG has reiterated the financial guidance for its 2026 financial year and for the second quarter of that year. Performance Food Group (PFG) and US Foods have backed out of plans for a merger after ...

The recent Executive Order modifying tariffs on a number food and agricultural products could potentially bring relief to restaurant operators struggling with rising costs, but its full effect will...

Sales of foodservice equipment and supplies increased 2.1% in the third quarter of 2025, per data from Business Barometer published by the Manufacturers' Agents Association for the Foodservice Indu...

The changes aim to enhance efficiency and strengthen support across its parts and customer service operations Walk-in manufacturer Polar King has made two staffing changes. First, Debra Barnes, pre...

The dealership expanded to Florida in 2024 and now operates stores in Orlando, Jacksonville and Davie. The Restaurant Store, part of Clark Associates, will open its third Florida location this mont...

BROOKLYN, NY. - Expect to see global flavors continue to influence menu trends, artificial intelligence use to alter dishes and menus, and protein and GLP-1 drugs reshape restaurant offerings in 20...

Menu Talk: CMO Tana Davila shares how the fast-growing chain differentiates itself in the competitive beverage segment. With an early focus on cold coffee, energy drinks and a flavor-forward menu, ...

Taste Tracker: Auntie Anne's, Smoothie King, Taco Bell, KFC, Milk Bar, Checkers, Del Taco, Krystal, Gott's Roadside, Graeter's, Velvet Taco and Paris Baguette headline restaurant menu news and tren...

Chocolate, long considered a comfort food, is now facing a growing crisis. The global appetite for chocolate shows no sign of slowing, with 95 percent of British consumers regularly indulging and 8...

Stop & Shop released survey results revealing that 55 percent of Americans prefer canned cranberry sauce with ridges at Thanksgiving, compared to 31 percent who favor homemade versions. The Qui...

Younger consumers are driving rise of espresso-based beverages, according to Costa Coffee report Convenience stores are uniquely positioned to meet the growing demand for premium coffee experiences...

COOLING PROTOCOL: Big Tech is pouring billions into new data centers, but the real innovation is happening in the mechanical room. November 27, 2025 - The rapid expansion of the data center i...

2025 was defined by a difficult A2L rollout, shifting tax credits, more workforce woes, and AI tools at every turn. For many in the industry, the past few years have felt like controlled chaos, and...

Positioning Your Program, and Your Students, for the Future of the Industry The HVACR industry is undergoing a transformation unlike anything we've seen before. Rapid technological innovation, shif...

The integration enables operators to handle reservations and booking enquiries via conversational voice AI in 20 countries. VOICEplug AI has entered a global integration agreement with restaurant t...

During a panel at RFDC, executives from Taco Bell and Jack in the Box shared their expectations for the technology AI is certainly a baffling concept for those whose traditional skillsets are food ...

In a clear testament to the accelerating trend of globalized tech R&D and strategic collaborations, Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world's largest foodservice distributor, recently sa...

ISSA announced a strategic partnership with the National Service Alliance (NSA) to provide benefits for building service contractors (BSCs). Through this partnership, BSCs gain access to both ISSA'...

WHO is expected to announce budget deficit on Wednesday The World Health Organization (WHO) said its workforce would shrink by nearly a quarter, or more than 2,000 jobs, by the middle of next year ...

The major expansion of the Mariestad mill boosts annual production to 145,000 tons, strengthens local tissue supply across Scandinavia, and enhances efficiency with advanced technology and improved...