Global Foodservice News
Warning of a New Crisis, the Restaurant Industry Presses Congress Again for More Aid
Armed with evidence the restaurant business is hurtling into another crisis, the industry’s political forces are amping up pressure on Congress to restart the federal aid program that channeled billions of dollars to small operators before running out of funds. In a letter to Congressional leadership, the National Restaurant Association and its state affiliates implored…
Read MoreGuy Fieri’s Cherokee Kitchen + Bar to Open Inside Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort announced the newest addition to their food and beverage roster from famed chef and restauranter, Guy Fieri. Opening in conjunction with the resort’s brand new 725-room hotel tower and 83,000 square foot convention space, Guy Fieri’s Cherokee Kitchen + Bar will begin taking guests to Flavortown with tasty twists on comfort…
Read MorePerkinsV Debuts New Virtual Concept, Bakery by Perkins
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is debuting its bakery-only delivery concept on DoorDash and Uber Eats, allowing consumers to order favorites from Perkins famous bakery with just the click of a button. The concept was tested at locations in Florida and Minnesota for several months and will be in all corporate-owned locations by the end of…
Read MoreMcDonald’s Says Nearly all its Paper Packaging from Sustainable Fiber
The Chicago-based global burger chain said in its annual sustainability report that in 2020 99.6% of the paper bags, food wrappers, napkins, cup carriers and other fiber-based materials it used to package meals for customers came from recycled or certified sustainable fiber sources, up from 92% in 2019. Many restaurant chains are working to reduce…
Read MoreCracker Barrel Unveils New Bacon-Themed Products and Limited-Time Beverages
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store announced today that its menu innovation will continue this fall with new additions and limited-time seasonal beverages. Bacon is a breakfast, lunch, and dinner staple and will serve as the centerpiece of two new dishes – Bacon Mac n’ Cheese and Bacon n’ Egg Hashbrown Casserole – while for a…
Read MoreTwin Peaks Kicks Off Football Season with New Menu Lineup
Twin Peaks’ menu has gone through its own training camp this summer to prepare for the greatest time of year — football season. Twin Peaks’ culinary team huddled up and created fresh new menu items to fuel every fan through the highs and lows of each snap. In addition to its scenic views and 29-degree…
Read MoreYum Brands Names Aaron Powell as Pizza Hut Division CEO
Yum Brands announced Thursday the appointment of Aaron Powell to Pizza Hut division CEO — effective September 20 — replacing Artie Starrs, who left the company in April to become CEO of Topgolf Entertainment Group. Prior to joining Yum Brands, Powell was the president of consumer goods brand Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s Asia-Pacific consumer business and where…
Read MoreAlcohol-to-Go is Here to Stay in Many Locales
When the pandemic temporarily shuttered dining rooms in 2020, more than 35 states issued emergency orders allowing to-go sales of cocktails and other alcoholic beverages—an important lifeline for struggling restaurants. At its pandemic high point, 39 states permitted cocktails to go in some way. In many locales, cocktails-to-go are here to stay—a decision that consumers…
Read MoreRestaurants get Creative to Attract and Keep Workers
Around the country, restaurants large and small are adding new tricks to their toolboxes when it comes to hiring and keeping workers. Creativity appears to be key in the industry’s ongoing labor market struggles. Operators are, of course, increasing wages, but they’re also experimenting with more days off, new operating models and other perks to…
Read MoreStarbucks is Closing its Princi Bakeries
Starbucks is closing its three standalone, high-end Princi bakeries in the U.S., a spokesman for the coffee giant confirmed Thursday. The last day of operations at Princi locations in Chicago and Seattle will be Sept. 3. The Princi bakery in New York City had never reopened since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.…
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