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DALLAS James Greco, chief executive of Bruegger’s Bagels, was named Operator of the Year by Nation’s Restaurant News during the publication’s Golden Anniversary Celebration held here Monday. Hundreds gathered at the Hilton Anatole hotel for the...
After three decades of slow growth, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is ramping up its efforts to bring its fresh roasted-turkey sandwiches to turkey lovers in new markets. The 55-unit chain has opened 11 units in the past 18 months...
ATLANTA Church’s Chicken said Monday it has named Anthony M. Lavely its new chief marketing officer. In his new post, Lavely will be responsible for all of the 1,650-unit fast-food chain’s marketing activities as well as menu and product...
During the height of the recession, consumers flocked to fast food as a less-expensive dining-out option, but even that segment is starting to lose sales momentum as the slowdown drags into a prolonged recovery. For instance, McDonald’s...
El Pollo Loco ended 2008 with systemwide same-store sales up 0.2 percent, leading the 417-unit grilled chicken chain to believe it had dodged the recession’s bullet. But softer sales in early 2009 proved otherwise.Like other foodservice companies...
The “Great Recession” is apparently over, and we’re on the long and inevitably bumpy road to recovery.Or did we miss the exit?Ben Bernanke, Federal Reserve chairman, last month reportedly declared the recession “very likely over.”But as Tom Davin...
DALLAS Nation’s Restaurant News announced Monday that it has created a new award, called The Norman, in honor of late industry legend Norman Brinker. The award will celebrate foodservice leaders who have distinguished themselves through the...
CANTON Mass. Dunkin' Brands Inc. said Monday it hired former Starbucks' executive Paul Twohig to serve as brand operating officer for its Dunkin' Donuts chain. Twohig's appointment comes on the heels of the resignation of William...
When it comes to sports and food, John Sergi has always been a fan. As a young boy, he helped his grandmother in the kitchen, and at the age of 11, he got his first foodservice job. Later in life, he worked as a certified tennis instructor. A...