Food & Beverage News

Whether you operate a large chain or a small independent restaurant, receiving product from suppliers is increasingly complicated. Ingredients can be sourced around the block or the world, and suppliers have different procedures for getting them to you safely. As National Food Safety Month continues, we’re examining how to keep your food supply safe. It’s…

Chef Robert Wiedmaier is an avid fisherman and has been out on boats with his seafood suppliers. He’s checked out the processing plants in Alaska where much of his fish comes from. He has a top-notch relationship with his fishmonger. He’s even visited their docks to see where the fish comes from, what it looks…

The iconic sandwich may no longer be at your local restaurant. Trevor Haynes, current CEO of the Milford, Connecticut, company, told USA TODAY in an exclusive interview that starting this month, each franchisee will be allowed to decide whether to sell the sub that is so famous. Or infamous. When the chain brought back the $5 Footlong last…

Domino’s Pizza claims it has surpassed Pizza Hut to become the largest pizza chain in the world. The company reported $12.2 billion in global sales for 2017, edging out the former title-holder, which had $12.03 billion. Theirs is truly a comeback story. In 2009, executives at Domino’s reevaluated their business model in light of an…

The Krystal Company this past week pulled the wraps off a new prototype in Jackson, Miss., that executives say squares the brand with modern customers’ needs. The new restaurant opened softly in Jackson, Miss., replacing a unit built in the 1970s, and is the first of five under the new format planned this year, said…

For all intents and purposes, Doug Thompson helmed the chief operating officer role at Texas Roadhouse for the past three years, ever since Steve Ortiz’s 2015 retirement. The 540-unit chain made the change official August 23. Thompson, 55, was appointed to the post by the Louisville-based company’s board, and signed a contract through January 7,…

William M. Mitchell has been named chief executive officer of Cicis, a pizza buffet restaurant chain with more than 430 restaurants in 31 states. Mr. Mitchell succeeds Darin Harris, who stepped down from the role in January. Before joining Cicis, Mr. Mitchell was president of Dunkin’ Brands International at Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. He also…

Kenneth C. (Casey) Keller Jr. has been named chief executive officer of JAB Holding Co. subsidiary Peet’s Coffee, effective Aug. 6. He succeeds Dave Burwick, CEO of Peet’s since 2012. Casey Keller, new CEO of Peet’s Coffee Mr. Keller most recently was global president of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., a subsidiary of Mars, Inc. He joined…

Anne Goldman, former senior director of global real estate and development at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Corp., has joined Biscuitville Fresh Southern as chief development officer. She succeeds Tim Hegarty, who has retired from the company. Prior to joining Biscuitville, Ms. Goldman was with Krispy Kreme for five years. Earlier, she was development manager at Dunkin’…

The sports nutrition market is no longer a niche sector. Rather, these specialty products are designed for appealing to a mass-market health-conscious lifestyle. Today’s shoppers seek out varied food formats — including baked goods — to get the nutrients they need to perform at their best. “Like other food groups, baked goods are trending toward…