Electrolux Professional SkyLine Ovens and Blast Chillers with the all-in-one solution for Cook&Chill are now part of “Best of Market.” This is the result of an extensive reader survey on the range of services as well as products and concepts offered by industrial partners in Germany. Based on practical experience, the panel voted for the… read more

In an open letter published as a full-page ad in Sunday’s New York Times, Washington Post and Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, John H. Tyson outlined Tyson Foods’ response to the ongoing coronavirus, but hinted that further closures — not only of Tyson Foods facilities, but competitors’ facilities as well — would put stress on the nation’s food… read more

As COVID-19 numbers climb, shelter-in-place orders are issued in various states, and businesses shutter, restaurants are grappling with the unimaginable as it happens in real time. Many brands remain open for carryout and drive thru, and operations haven’t ceased entirely as of yet for foodservice businesses. But officials are warning that it will get worse before… read more

With Georgia set to allow restaurants to reopen dining rooms as early as Monday, the National Restaurant Association has released a comprehensive COVID-19 reopening guide for the industry to ensure a safe and secure environment for employees and guests. The 10-page guide, created with input from the FDA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and… read more

To Our Valued Subscribers: On behalf of me and my colleagues at American Recruiters, we hope you are all safe and healthy. We also hope you had a safe and secure Easter or Passover. This is certainly not what any of us were envisioning at the start of 2020! With the NRA show being cancelled, and… read more

Mason Smoot, a 26-year McDonald’s Corp. veteran, has been named senior vice president and chief restaurant officer. He replaces Charlie Robeson, who is retiring, the Chicago-based quick-service chain said. Smoot starts May 1 in the new role, where he will oversee franchising, U.S. operations, and restaurant development. His previous role was senior vice president of strategic… read more

Dave & Buster’s announced Tuesday that it has an agreement to sell up to $75 million in shares as part of an “at-the-market” equity offering program. Jefferies, an investment bank, will serve as the sales agent. Dave & Buster’s is using the program to build its cash flow amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Jefferies will use… read more

Right now, operators in the restaurant industry are focused on staying afloat and making it through the next few weeks. Jon Taffer, star of Bar Rescue and owner of full-service concept Taffer’s Tavern, understands the pressure. But he’s concerned that not enough restaurateurs are thinking about the post-pandemic future. “What I’m worried about is that not… read more

In her new role, Ms. Doty will be responsible for all U.S. and international Chili’s brand marketing, including menu innovation, using the brand’s insights to better understand Chili’s customers and employees, and harnessing digital marketing, social media, public relations and more to promote the Chili’s brand. Ms. Doty joined Brinker in 2017 as vice-president of… read more

Amid consumers’ heightened focus on immune health during the coronavirus pandemic, Smoothie King is launching a new variety of its Immune Builder Smoothie. Made with organic spinach, kale, carrots, bananas and dates, the Immune Builder Veggie Superfood Smoothie features an electrolyte blend and apple pineapple juice. The new smoothie joins the mixed berry variety in… read more