Chipotle opens new QSR concept
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is opening a new restaurant concept in Santa Monica, Calif. Farmesa is a California-inspired eatery serving customizable bowls featuring a protein, green…
Chick-fil-A names Susannah Frost president
ATLANTA — On Aug. 15, Chick-fil-A Inc. announced the appointment of Susannah Frost as president of the company, making her the sixth person to hold this leadership position since the…
US Foods details e-commerce portal
ROSEMONT, ILL. — Distributor US Foods, Inc. made MOXē the star of its 2024 Investor Day on June 5. The all-in-one e-commerce portal enables foodservice operators to find products, manage…
Darden Restaurants to expand its cage-free egg commitment
ORLANDO — Darden Restaurants Inc. announced its recent commitment to sourcing only cage-free eggs for its international locations by 2027. Over 1,850 locations in North America, Central America, South America…
Slideshow: Chipotle, Wendy’s, KFC offer new items
KANSAS CITY, MO. — As consumers welcome spring across the United States, foodservice locations are refreshing menus and ushering out winter offerings. Chipotle Mexican Grill added a protein option, marking…
Cargill, Darden support rangelands conservation program
DENVER — A total of $1.5 million in grants is being distributed to restore, improve and conserve grasslands and wildlife habitats in the Intermountain West, announced the National Fish and…
Chipotle shifts restaurant design to all-electric concept
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – Chipotle Mexican Grill unveiled a new all-electric restaurant design that utilizes renewable energy from wind and solar power through the purchase of renewable energy credits. Restaurants…
Starbucks to leave Russia | MEAT+POULTRY
SEATTLE – Starbucks Corp. is ceasing business operations in Russia. The company had suspended activity in the country on March 8 and has now decided to no longer have a…
Vegan QSR chain partners with Sysco to increase distribution | 2021-04-29
TORONTO, ONTARIO – As part of its plans to expand its presence in the United States, Globally Local, a chain of vegan-based fast-food restaurants, announced an agreement with Houston-based Sysco…
Darden Restaurants buys Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
ORLANDO, FLA.— Darden Restaurants Inc. has agreed to acquire Ruth’s Hospitality Group Inc. Under the agreement, Darden will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Ruth’s Hospitality for $21.50 per…