How Frios Gourmet Pops delivers happiness
Frios Gourmet Pops, based in Mobile, Alabama, has a straightforward mission: to deliver moments of happiness. Their franchisees are known as “Happiness Hustlers.” For CEO Cliff Kennedy, who has held this position for eight years, creating these moments often involves evoking childhood memories, which is reflected in many of their flavor offerings.
29th annual MenuMasters Awards ceremony honors chefs and innovators from across the industry
Grant Achatz, Douglas Keane and six more culinary trailblazers were celebrated at the awards gala Saturday in Chicago
How culinary students are adapting to the AI era
Young chefs from Northern Arizona University are embracing AI, but say some tasks are best left to humans
Chip Wade, Union Square Hospitality Group CEO, wins the Gold Plate Award
The longtime industry veteran was chosen for the honor by IFMA, the Food Away From Home Association
How to create training content that keeps Gen Z engaged
During a panel at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show, operators from First Watch and Qdoba share what’s working with their training programs and how they’re creating training content that keeps young employees interested.
Daddy’s Chicken Shack acquired by New Jersey multi-concept group
The fast-casual chain was developed for franchising by private-equity firm Area 15. New owner Esperto Hospitality Group plans expansion.
Subway shakes up its marketing team
Global CMO Greg Lyons has departed, and two others step up in shift to regional chiefs. The sandwich giant is also shifting its strategy in a move to rebuild its relevance, according to a report in Ad Age
Restaurant industry navigates ‘complex’ consumer landscape as sentiment hits all-time low
How Fogo de Chão and DineAmic Hospitality are adapting to anxious, value-seeking guests
6 protein options at the National Restaurant Show
The trending macronutrient was on full display
Famed Los Cabos restaurant La Lupita Taco y Mezcal coming to Dallas
The founders have partnered with Dallas-based Duro Hospitality to grow the elevated taco concept across the U.S.
