Portillo’s recently did a soft open for one location in The Colony, Tex., a suburb of Dallas. The company did not say a word about the opening, not even on social media, and it still had a line of customers waiting when the doors were unlocked. “We did $20,000 the first four hours,” CEO Michael… read more

Modern Restaurant Concepts — the parent company of Qdoba, Modern Market Eatery, and Lemonade brands — announced Thursday the appointment of John Cywinski as the restaurant group’s newest CEO, effective immediately. Cywinski was most recently at Applebee’s, where he served as president for six years until the casual-dining chain announced his departure a week ago…. read more

Lawrence “Larry” Oberkfell has joined C.H. Guenther & Son LLC as a senior adviser. In his new role, Mr. Oberkfell will advise C.H. Guenther & Son’s management team on identifying growth opportunities and strategic initiatives. An experienced foodservice and industry leader, Mr. Oberkfell has held executive roles in the foodservice and manufacturing industries for the… read more

If ever a restaurant dining room embodied the overall brand spirit, it would be Eggs Up Grill. The cheery interior, with its robin egg blues, yolk yellows, gingham tiles, and blonde hardwoods, is at once inviting and homey. In so many ways, the design speaks to what makes the restaurant different from others in the… read more

New leadership and doubling down on the four Ds of delivery, digital, drive-thru, and development are part of McDonald’s Corp.’s As part of the strategy kick-off, the company has created four new leadership roles. As of Feb. 1, Morgan Flatley will be promoted to executive vice president, global chief marketing officer; Skye Anderson will be… read more

Michelin Star Chef Donald Young launched Duck Sel in 2021. Just as athletes hope to one day receive the MVP award in their respective sport, so do chefs who aspire to be awarded a coveted Michelin Star. After all, receiving a star is an honor of the highest degree within the culinary world and signifies… read more

Food-away-from-home prices were up at a higher rate due largely to the end of free school lunch programs across the country. The slowdown in menu prices came as the overall consumer price index showed continued signs of a slowdown as gas prices continued to fall. Overall, the CPI was down 0.1% in December and is… read more

Qdoba, the Mexican-themed restaurant chain recently acquired by Butterfly Equity, named former Applebee’s head John Cywinski as its chief executive officer on Thursday. Cywinski, whose appointment is effective immediately, will be leading growth plans for the chain that competes with Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. and other fast-casual eateries. Cywinski will lead a group of brands… read more