Jose Andres—the noted chef, restaurateur, and humanitarian—wants you to get your COVID shot. Andres, whose current Twitter name is “Please wear a mask! Do it for the World please …” announced on the social media platform Friday that his restaurant group would give a $50 gift certificate for any of his Washington, D.C. ThinkFoodGroup establishments,… read more
White Castle celebrates 100 years in business this year, but its CEO Lisa Ingram is not looking back, only forward. After a year of closed dining rooms and social unrest, Ingram is making sure the quick-service burger chain is in line with the times. Part of that was ensuring that her employees felt represented during… read more
The coronavirus pandemic has snarled global supply chains and scrambled supply and demand forecasting for manufacturers across all sorts of industries, from electronics to lumber to poultry. Factory closures, shipping delays, and logistics challenges, coupled with major changes in consumption patterns thanks to lockdowns, capacity and travel restrictions and fear, have created a series of… read more
Forte Supply LLC, the Parent company of Spaceman USA and BDE Innovation has entered into a definitive agreement under which Spaceman USA will acquire BDE Innovation, enhancing the Spaceman USA equipment platform with a portfolio of IoT and dispensing technologies. This transaction brings technology enhancements as well as Marcus Buscemi Jr., CEO of BDE Innovation… read more
McDonald’s reported fiscal first-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street’s expectations, with the fast food giant posting sales that rebounded to pre-COVID levels amid the battle of chicken sandwiches, and the industry’s growing digital shift. Here’s what the Golden Arches reported, compared to Wall Street’s expectations, according to a Bloomberg consensus estimate: Revenue: $5.12 billion versus $5.03… read more
The government also said Thursday that the number of Americans seeking unemployment aid reached a new pandemic low last week. Though layoffs remain elevated, they are steadily easing as the economy more fully reopens. All told, the latest figures point to a remarkably fast recovery from the devastating recession that ripped through the economy last… read more
Foodservice equipment manufacturer Middleby Corp. is acquiring smaller competitor Welbilt for $2.9 billion, adding to its wide array of equipment and technology for commercial kitchens. The deal will combine the companies’ “distinct but complementary portfolios” and help expand Middleby’s global footprint, the companies said in a statement. It also advances Middleby’s investments in newer technologies… read more
Extraordinary leadership during a historic economic and social crisis has earned five restaurant CEOs a nomination for the industry’s top honor, Restaurant Business’ Restaurant Leader of the Year. The nominees for the 2021 award are Jose Cil, CEO of Burger King and Popeyes parent Restaurant Brands International; David Deno, CEO of Outback and Carrabba’s parent… read more
MOD Pizza announced it would be launching a full line of customizable salads at all 490 units of the fast-casual pizza chain. A lineup of four pre-designed salads — Caesar, Garden, Greek, and Italian Chop — along with four newly-designed dressings — Caesar, Sherry Dijon, Greek Herb Tahini, and Zesty Roma — will be added… read more
Chipotle Mexican Grill has diverted 51% of its waste through recycling, composting and waste-to-energy programs, according to the fast-casual chain’s 2020 sustainability report released Thursday. This third annual report details Chipotle’s sustainability goals, impact, and progress made in its environmental initiatives. For example, diverting more than half of their waste meets a goal originally outlined… read more