At Sushi Sonagi, tucked into a Gardena strip mall, the courses centered around “micro-seasonal” fish and produce such as a summer-corn chawanmushi.   Sushi Sonagi With highly limited seatings, a Korean-influenced omakase and the return of second-generation sushi chef Daniel Son, Gardena’s new Sushi Sonagi fills up quickly. The intimate new restaurant from the Katsu… read more

Patrick Coelho, new senior vice president of development at Papa John’s International, Inc. Papa John’s International, Inc., has hired Patrick Coelho as its first-ever senior vice president of development. Mr. Coelho will oversee North American restaurant real estate development activities, continue to advance business development goals, and collaborate with senior leadership. “Patrick brings a wealth… read more

Net sales in Keurig Dr. Pepper’s US Coffee segment fell nearly 6% in the second quarter ended June 30, but Robert J. Gamgort, chief executive officer, said he sees several factors pointing to a rebound in the segment. Companywide, net income more than doubled to $503 million, equal to 36¢ per share on the common… read more

Calling cities CFO Jack Hartung said the company’s development pace could grow from about 8% to about 10% if it could get past delays in permitting and utilities. One of the features that stands out to investors about Chipotle’s potential is its development pipeline. The company is targeting 7,000 North American restaurants, from its current… read more

Spicy foods and seasonal flavors like blueberry and pulled pork are some of the summer’s biggest trends, according to market research firm Datassential. The company found demand for spicy foods has grown particularly in the foodservice segment, where 71% of menus and 11% of drink menus feature the word “spicy.” Mike Kostyo, associate director and… read more

Chick-fil-A announced that it will develop two new restaurant concepts in the Atlanta metropolitan area and New York City. The quick-service restaurant company will test an elevated drive-thru and a digital walk-up concept. The concepts, scheduled to open in 2024, are designed to improve the drive-thru and mobile ordering experiences for customers of the chicken… read more

Leading Foodservice Design Software Now Available in Spanish, French, and Italian, as well as English . . .   KCL Speaks Your Language   KCL, the industry leader in foodservice design technologies, announces that their BIM/CAD Designer software can now be used in English, Spanish, French, and Italian. KCL helps manufacturers distribute their CAD, Revit,… read more

From D.C. to Denver, the emerging restaurant concept sees major growth  . . . . While many bagel shops have banked on the baked goods evoking nostalgia, be that for New York Jewish delis or Montreal cafes, Call Your Mother Deli garnered a following by doing the opposite. Now the non-traditional bagel company is growing,… read more

For teens who want to work this summer, pay is competitive and some jobs are offering flexibility . . . .   Small Businesses may have a Hard Time Finding Teen Workers this Summer As the summer hiring market heats up, small and seasonal businesses may find they’re missing a key demographic to fill roles… read more