Portillo’s Appoints Kevin Kalicak Finance Chief
Portillo’s announces industry veteran Kevin Kalicak as its new CFO and Treasurer, underscoring the brand’s growth strategy and financial vision.
Aug 5, 2026
Portillo’s announces industry veteran Kevin Kalicak as its new CFO and Treasurer, underscoring the brand’s growth strategy and financial vision.
Aug 5, 2026
Skye Anderson will lead McDonald's USA as its new president, stepping in to accelerate growth and revive sales. Learn how her leadership could shape the future of the restaurant industry.
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Fast-growing chain HTeaO names franchise veteran Brian Wise as CEO, fueling the brand’s ambitious growth plans and franchisee-first strategy.
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Dave & Buster’s announces Tarun Lal’s retirement as CEO, welcoming Darin Harper to the helm as the brand continues its Back-to-Basics strategy and growth initiatives.
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Explore restaurant payment processing and learn how payments are authorized, settled, secured, reconciled, refunded, disputed, and deposited into business accounts.
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Checkers & Rally’s welcomes Peter Busse as Chief Development Officer, signaling a new era of strategic expansion and franchise support for the quick-service brand.
Aug 4, 2026
Restaurant owners can use this guide to evaluate employee benefits, estimate expenses, define eligibility, manage enrollment, and strengthen staff retention.
Aug 3, 2026
Krispy Kreme announces two key internal promotions, naming Suk Nicholas as Chief Commercial Officer and Lori Suess as Chief People Officer. These appointments signal a continued commitment to innovative growth and people-first strategy.
Aug 3, 2026
Domino's launches a bold campaign offering $5 off digital orders in exchange for customer feedback on its revamped app and website - signaling a new era of guest engagement for restaurant operators.
Aug 3, 2026
This guide explains restaurant accounting, covering revenue, expenses, payroll, inventory, taxes, financial statements, cash flow, and strategies for improving profitability.
Jul 31, 2026
The recent updates in the restaurant industry, including Starbucks China's strategic move, SPB Hospitality's brewery concept sale, Chili's and Applebee's meal deal battle, and 7 Brew's new Chief Marketing Officer.
Photo by Shaolong Duan
Photo by Shaolong Duan
Starbucks China has recently appointed Tony Yang as its first chief growth officer, signaling a strategic shift to enhance performance in the intensely competitive market. With Starbucks China being the second-largest market for the coffee giant, the move highlights the company's focus on driving growth and innovation amidst stiff competition, particularly from brands like Luckin Coffee.

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In a significant business move, SPB Hospitality, the owner of various restaurant brands, has sold a group of brewery concepts acquired in 2020 to Kelly Companies of Southern California. This sale includes popular breweries like Rock Bottom and Gordon Biersch, comprising a total of 16 locations. The transaction showcases SPB Hospitality's strategic realignment and focus on core operations within the evolving restaurant landscape.

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A fierce meal deal competition has emerged between Chili's and Applebee's, with each offering enticing deals to attract customers. Chili's $10.99 3 for Me meal deal has been instrumental in its recent success, leading to a shift in market share from Applebee's. In response, Applebee's has launched its own competitive deal, the Really Big Meal Deal priced at $9.99, setting the stage for an exciting battle between the two restaurant giants.
7 Brew has taken a significant step by appointing Nick Chavez, a former KFC executive, as its first-ever chief marketing officer. With a wealth of experience from KFC, Nintendo, and Yahoo, Chavez brings a strong marketing background to drive 7 Brew's branding and growth strategies. This strategic appointment underlines 7 Brew's commitment to innovation and expansion in an increasingly competitive market.