After a trial run of its beer delivery test in Phoenix, Pizza Hut said it is expanding the program to 100 locations in Arizona and California. The company is offering delivery of two packs and six packs of beer, ranging in price from between $3 and $4.50 for two packs and $5.99 and $10.99 for… read more
Remember the value wars of a few years ago, when quick-service chains tried to one-up each other with lower and lower priced offerings? Then, when it turned out those offerings only appealed to value-seeking consumers with zero brand loyalty, many chains pulled back on the strategy, and, well, it didn’t go well. Now, the value… read more
Brinker International spent the first quarter strategizing its turnaround story. The second was about implementation. Now, it’s time for results. The parent company of Chili’s and Maggiano’s Little Italy said during a May 1 conference call that it “started to see momentum with significant changes in traffic” during the third quarter, a period that ended… read more
Following a racial discrimination scandal at a Starbucks in Philadelphia, the Seattle-based coffeehouse giant said it has reached a settlement with the two men involved in the incident. The agreement made with Donte Robinson and Rashon Nelson includes an undisclosed financial settlement, and an offer to pay for their undergraduate degrees at Arizona State University… read more
The swift rise of ramen restaurants across the U.S. has inspired a new wave of Japanese concepts that are not focused on sushi. Sushi is now considered as much a part of the American culinary experience as pizza. Ramen restaurants can be found in most major cities. And now, a growing number of chains based… read more
Boston Market has named Frances Allen, left, CEO, effective immediately, the rotisserie chain based in Golden, Colo., said. She replaces George Michel, who is retiring. Allen had been president of Jack in the Box since October 2014. Before that she was executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Denny’s. She also has worked at… read more
Cicis took the interim tag off William Mitchell’s CEO title, the company announced May 8. Mitchell, the former president of Dunkin’ Brands International, held the position since January. “Bill has an outstanding track record as a leader of large franchise systems, improving operations, customer service and overall business growth,” said Arlon managing director Ben Fishman…. read more
Suzanne Greco will be retiring as Subway CEO after three years, and the company has named brand development chief Trevor Haynes as interim CEO, the company said. The Milford, Conn.-based sandwich chain said Haynes, the Subway’s chief business development officer who joined the company in 2006 and serves on the brand’s executive leadership team, would… read more
Tankless water heater manufacturer Rinnai America Corp. manufactured its first unit in the United States, just eight months after it announced plans to start manufacturing domestically. The first unit was a Rinnai HE+ Series, RL model, noncondensing, Wi-Fi-compatible tankless water heater. It will be commemorated in the lobby of the Rinnai America Mfg. facility in Griffin,… read more
LG Electronics, together with Tarrant County College, announced the grand opening of the first Variable Refrigerant Technology (VRF) lab on the campus of Tarrant County College, located in the greater Ft. Worth, TX area. The LG-sponsored VRF lab – located in the Center of Excellence for Energy Technology– will serve as the key training facility… read more