KANSAS CITY, MO. — The National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) over the past year shows an important industry category in turmoil. Inflation, consumers with less disposable income…
DALLAS — Casual dining restaurant company home to Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy brands, Brinker International Inc., welcomed James Butler as the new senior vice president and…
MINNEAPOLIS — General Mills Inc. named Asheesh Saksena as its chief strategy and growth officer, effective Aug. 26. Saksena succeeds Dana McNabb, who was promoted to group president of North…
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is testing technology that will automate some of the operations in its restaurants. An automated digital makeline, recently installed at the company’s…
LIVINGSTON, CALIF. — Foster Farms named Jayson Penn the company’s new chief executive officer on March 18. Penn succeeds Donnie Smith, who was appointed CEO of Foster Farms in conjunction…
DALLAS — Chicken Crispers and chicken wings will play prominent roles at Chili’s in the 2024 fiscal year, especially when customers sit at the bar to watch sports. “Our goal…
BENTONVILLE, ARK. — Walmart continues to benefit as consumers across income levels, including affluent customers, are seeking value when shopping in stores or online, President and Chief Executive Officer Doug…
BOSTON — Verde Farms announced on May 29 that Troy Hoover was appointed vice president of operations for the grass fed, pasture-raised beef company. In his new role, Hoover will…
WASHINGTON – The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Xenia, Ohio-based Bob Evans Farms Inc. recalled approximately 4,200 lbs of pork sausage product due to…
SEATTLE — Brian Niccol will take over as the chief executive officer of Starbucks Corp. on Sept. 9. He will replace Laxman Narasimhan, who is stepping down as CEO “effective…
