Global Foodservice News
Was RaceTrac’s Potbelly deal an anomaly or the start of a new M and A trend?
C-store operators looking to acquire a QSR brand face several potential risks, experts say. But the upside could be tremendous. Convenience retailers have spent the past several years investing in new foodservice staff, equipment and menu items to elevate their on-site grub and better compete with restaurants. Besides proprietary programs, the industry has increased its…
Read MoreChipotle’s new CMO on how the brand’s latest ad meets consumer trends
“Choices” contrasts daily prep at the fast casual Mexican chain with images of nuggets in fryer baskets and frozen burger patties on a conveyor belt. Chipotle launched a new national TV ad on Jan. 25 that juxtaposes the brand’s all-natural ingredients with the frozen, factory-produced food of some fast food competitors, per details shared with…
Read MoreService improvements, and the Bearista cup, drove Starbucks sales last quarter
The coffee shop giant said its domestic same-store sales rose 4% in the period, its best performance in two years, as the holiday product launch and its new service model drove higher transactions. Apparently, the key to Starbucks’ performance was in a glass bear cup. The coffee shop giant on Wednesday reported its best domestic…
Read MoreFat Brands, burdened with heavy debt, declares bankruptcy
The owner of Fazoli’s, Round Table Pizza and several other brands is seeking Chapter 11 debt protection. The company’s whole business securitization was “starving the business.” Fast-food restaurant chain collector Fat Brands declared bankruptcy on Monday under a mountain of debt and after it was unable to come to an agreement with its bondholders. The…
Read MoreDenny’s completes $620M sale following shareholder OK
The acquisition by TriArtisan Capital, Yadav Enterprises and Treville Capital takes the diner chain private for the first time since 1997. Denny’s stock is officially off the market. The diner chain on Friday completed its sale to a group consisting of TriArtisan Capital Advisors, franchisee Yadav Enterprises and Treville Capital Group, making it a privately…
Read MoreKey tailwinds for the restaurant industry in 2026
While the expectation is modest growth, some factors such as lower gas prices, tax cuts, and the FIFA World Cup could provide a much-needed boost During a recent interview at the annual ICR Conference in Orlando, William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia said that although the industry saw some improvement in December compared to a curveball-filled…
Read MoreGlobal Foodservice News — January 15, 2026
Industry Spotlight Restaurants made up over half of new U.S. jobs in December The industry added 27,200 positions during the month, out of 50,000 total nationwide New data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Friday morning shows that 50,000 positions were added to the United States economy in December, which was markedly lower…
Read MoreThe environmental impact of sustainable toilet paper
The rise of eco-friendly alternatives is reshaping the tissue industry, although environmental performance depends on fiber sourcing, manufacturing processes, and energy use Toilet paper is a daily-use product with a very short lifespan; however, its manufacturing process involves significant consumption of energy, water, and chemicals. As a result, its environmental footprint has become a growing…
Read MoreGreen Bay at the Center of the North American Tissue Industry
The U.S. toilet paper capital hosts the first edition of Tissue Summit North America The selection of Green Bay, Wisconsin, to host the first edition of Tissue Summit North America reflects a strategic decision based on the region’s industrial relevance and historical vocation. Known as the toilet paper capital of the United States, the city…
Read MoreAI’s Thirst for Water: A Looming Crisis for the Cleaning Industry
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence data centers is about to hit the professional cleaning industry with a potential water scarcity crisis that few saw coming just two or three years ago. “The industry hasn’t felt the squeeze yet because most of these data centers are still on the drawing board or under construction,” suggests…
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