Nation's Restaurant News

Introducing Nation's Restaurant News newest content series, Signature: A CEO Series with Sam Oches, powered by The Coca-Cola Company! This new series dives deep with top restaurant CEOs to uncover their journeys, values, and visions for the future.   In our inaugural episode, Sam sits down with Kirk Tanner, CEO of The Wendy's Company, to reflect on his first year leading the brand and explore the key moments—from his upbringing to his early career—that shaped his signature leadership style.   Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ey3SZzak #SignatureCEOSeries #Leadership #RestaurantIndustry 

TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette on the brand’s new chapter after closures and menu overhaul. The CEO of the 391-unit casual-dining restaurant brand looks to the horizon as a franchise organization http://ow.ly/6NQa1064Ki1

Panera Bread lemonade-linked deaths spark proposed caffeine safety law. The Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act is named after the N.J. student who died in 2022 after consuming the Charged Lemonade http://ow.ly/OLUU1064KcM

The family dining segment limped through 2024. Most legacy chains experienced year-over-year sales declines as consumers became more discerning http://ow.ly/nIeU1064JQo

Chipotle Mexican Grill is selling extra forks for #NationalForkDay. The collection was inspired by fans who have called the brand’s signature black utensils a ‘flavor enhancer’ http://ow.ly/9SA91064JM6

Restaurant hiring rebounded in March. Despite a positive month, eating and drinking places lost a net 25,500 jobs in the first quarter http://ow.ly/Cicq1064JHq

PJ's Coffee of New Orleans CEO Peter J. Boylan III is retiring. David Mesa, Jr., CFE, who has been with parent company Ballard Brands for eight years, will serve as president of the franchise division http://ow.ly/NWbR1064JBF

Get to Know a Nonprofit: How the No Kid Hungry campaign works to eliminate childhood hunger. In our bonus podcast series, we’re shining a light on nonprofit organizations working through the restaurant industry to bring positive change http://ow.ly/te7F1064JBB

Kirk Tanner, The Wendy's Company CEO, favorite football team revealed! Hear more from Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner in our full interview: https://lnkd.in/ec6pF3qq. This interview is the first in our brand-new content series, Signature, a CEO Series with Sam Oches, powered by The Coca-Cola Company.

77 Pizza Hut restaurants sold after franchisee filed for bankruptcy. EYM Group, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 last July, and now more than half of its restaurants have been sold to new owners http://ow.ly/2FL41064Ii5