Nearly every Millennial can recall a story when they carpooled with friends or family over to their neighborhood Applebee’s Grill + Bar, likely after a high school football game or choir concert, to grab Late-Night Half-Price Apps like spinach artichoke dip and mozzarella sticks. Memories are etched onto the walls, and not just in a… read more
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Taco Bell Introduces yet Another Aeration of its Nacho Fries
Taco Bell is offering a breakfast promotion every Tuesday through June for members of its rewards program . . . . Taco Bell has introduced Steak Chile Verde Fries to the menu nationwide, featuring jalapeno, lime, and herbs served atop Nacho Fries with nacho cheese sauce, a three-cheese blend, reduced-fat sour cream, Fiesta strips, and… read more
Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Offer Mystery Deal for International Burger Day
My Rewards members who purchase any burger on the app will receive a mystery Famous Star offer . . . . Calling all burger lovers. For International Burger Day on May 28, Carl’s Jr.® and Hardee’s® are offering deals for My Rewards members who purchase a burger via the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s apps. The… read more
Global Foodservice News – June 1, 2023 Edition
Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Offer Mystery Deal for International Burger Day Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Offer Mystery Deal for International Burger Day Calling all burger lovers. For International Burger Day on May 28, Carl’s Jr.® and Hardee’s® are offering deals for My Rewards members who purchase a burger via the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s apps…. read more
At the National Restaurant Association Show, Technology Moves to the back of the house
Robots were everywhere. But much of the technology focus was on improving profitability and simplifying operations as costs increase and recession looms . . . . Dan Diaz worked with the point-of-sale provider Toast until 2020 when he was laid off as the pandemic wiped out much of the restaurant business. So, he and eight… read more
Restaurant marketing has evolved over the last two decades
Why Marketing Your Restaurant is Not Expensive Restaurant marketing has evolved multiple times over the last two decades. The old model of restaurant marketing was to invest a lot of money in magazines, radio, or television ads. Many bought billboards and bus stop benches. Needless to say, this was very expensive and there was no… read more
Red Robin/s Revamp Takes a Bite out of Wait Time
Red Robin/s Revamp Takes a Bite out of Wait Time If you visited a Red Robin last year, there was a decent chance you’d have to wait to get a table. About 1 in 10 guests reported waiting more than 15 minutes to be seated a year ago, according to a company survey. It is… read more
Barilla Group Melissa Tendick has been named president of Barilla’s Americas region
Barilla names new president for region Americas, Barilla Group Melissa Tendick has been named president of Barilla’s Americas region, effective June. She will succeed Jean-Pierre Comte, who is stepping down from his role after serving 13 years at the company. Ms. Tendick, currently vice president of marketing for Barilla’s Americas region, brings over 20 years… read more
Nestle Names New Head of Operations
Stephanie Pullings Hart has been named deputy head of operations at Nestle SA, effective July 1. She will succeed Magdi Batato, who is set to retire after a 30-plus-year career at Nestle. Ms. Pullings Hart is currently senior vice president of operations at Warby Parker, where she is responsible for manufacturing, supply chain, and customer… read more
Wicked Kitchen has acquired Current Foods
Wicked Kitchen Acquires Plant-Based Seafood Company Plant-based company Wicked Kitchen has acquired Current Foods, an alternative protein company that manufactures plant-based seafood for food service and fine dining locations in the US and Europe. “Current Foods is a perfect match for Wicked as a global-impact brand with the same mission and complementary products,” said Pete… read more