Fine dining is typically associated with pristine tablescapes and the pleasant aromas of French mother sauces simmering in the kitchen. Subverting expectations, white tablecloth establishments are also full of odiferous ingredients ranging from truffles to stinky cheese. It’s not uncommon to have a smelly cheese board served alongside caviar. We walk you through the most… read more
The QSR restaurant offers candy-inspired drinks with a limited-time lineup Jack in the Box Inc. is partnering with Sour Patch Kids for a line of watermelon-flavored beverages, the company said this week. The San Diego, Calif.-based brand is adding the candy-inspired flavors to its beverage lineup for a limited time. The Sour Patch Kids flavors… read more
The quick-service pizza chain debuted the new Croissant Pizza in Dubai before it heads to other global locations. U.S. fans will have to travel to get a taste. Pizza chain Papa Johns launched its new Croissant Pizza in Dubai on Tuesday, introducing a mashup of flaky croissant dough with the brand’s signature toppings. The pizza… read more
Food is a driver for travel, according to a seasonal report from Chase Travel and insights from Infatuation’s “ The Spots Of The Summer ” Seventy-seven percent of respondents are interested in planning trips centered around a destination’s food and restaurant optionsand 70 percent would travel 30 minutes or more to another city for a… read more
Two KPOT executives share how the chain’s unique experience has been key to its remarkable growth “Experience” has become a popular buzzword in the restaurant industry as brands look to differentiate their concepts in an effort to win over customers. But where some brands claim “experience” in their hospitality or ambiance, KPOT has a legitimately… read more
Even as many US households feel financially squeezed, eating out remains a top priority. Attest’s 2025 US Spending Trends Report finds that once basic bills are covered, prepared food – whether at restaurants or via takeout – is the most likely place Americans will spend extra cash. Just over 57 percent of consumers report spending… read more
Industry veteran John Perruccio will lead the group through its next era of growth. Strata Group Purchasing Organization has appointed John Perruccio as CEO, effective June 23. Perruccio brings to the role over three decades of experience and a proven track record of leadership and success. He most recently served as Middleby Group President, responsible… read more
Food shield and custom servery manufacturer BSI has just announced a new hire as well as a trio of promotions. The new Q2 hire is Brandy Haskins, who joins the executive team as chief financial officer of Food Service Holdings. Haskins hails from Brekhus Tile & Stone, a Denver-based provider of custom stone and solid… read more
Foodservice equipment supplier raises the bar for customer experience with digital solution that provides dealers with instant access to everything they need to work more efficiently Middleby UK has launched an innovative new mobile app, marking a significant shift away from traditional paper-based catalogues. Designed as a one-stop digital solution, the app provides users with… read more
The Week in Restaurants: This week’s restaurant news discussion podcast features a look at the sale of the chicken chain to Roark Capital, and a discussion of McDonald’s Snack Wrap. The National Restaurant Association introduced Karl Dahlgren as its chief product officer and Judy Mulcahy as its chief operating officer. As CPO, Dahlgren will lead… read more