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Why restaurant industry leaders are pushing for updated immigrant work permit legislation
Through Seat the Table, groups like the James Beard Foundation support immigrant worker reform like the Dignity Act of 2025
Greg Levin’s CEO Journey at Starbird Begins with Storytelling
Greg Levin refers to his operating style as being a “service and hospitality hawk.” He doesn’t conduct a ton of interviews or get out front and speak publicly about his plans. What he likes to do, though, is sit in restaurants, pull up a table, and watch customers engage with the brand. This approach followed […] The post Greg Levin’s CEO Journey at Starbird Begins with Storytelling appeared first on QSR Magazine.
Chicago chef Charlie McKenna has opened Fatback, a hybrid sandwich shop, butcher, and market
The new concept is a partnership with a local hospitality powerhouse, the Fifty/50 Group
Canadian Travel to the U.S. Keeps Falling — Now for 13 Straight Months
There are few signs the trend will reverse given recent moves by airlines and survey data.
Hilton Launches AI Planner Tool To Meet Travelers’ Conversational Searches
Hilton’s new AI trip planning tool reflects how hotel groups are trying to stay visible while travelers increasingly use conversational prompts to plan and search trips.
Taco Bell makes Nacho Fries permanent, teases more LTOs
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Chipotle brings back tattoo promotion for Friday the 13th
The chain is teaming up with hip-hop musician Swae Lee to create a temporary tattoo flash sheet
Jimmy John’s promotes CMO Darin Dugan to brand president
Kate Carpenter is named new head of marketing
Scott and Jacob Margroff discuss flavor and innovation at Strickland’s
Menu Talk: The Ohio ice cream concept recently opened a franchise in Southern California
IHG To Review Climate Target After Emissions Rise In 2025
IHG must decide in 2026 whether to reset, revise or abandon its climate targets after a second year of rising emissions.
Starbucks launches new online merch shop with first access for highest tier Rewards members
The new Starbucks Rewards program with three tiers launched on March 10
IndiGo CEO Elbers steps down months after airline’s worst-ever crisis; Rahul Bhatia to take interim charge
IndiGo has announced the immediate resignation of CEO Pieter Elbers, a move that takes effect without delay. In the interim, Rahul Bhatia, the company's Managing Director, has been tasked with overseeing operations during this pivotal time. This change follows a tumultuous period for the airline, as the board approved Mr. Elbers' departure, paving the way for Mr.
French fry maker Lamb Weston urged to double cost cuts by activist investor
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/y52UOsnPNBIHt92H1XICJFE4Imzx66i4Ff5AjXzl-sU/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0yMTU2NjE3OTM0LmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>Starboard says the company needs to do more to “catch up” to its peers, such as Tyson and Hormel.</p>
Airbnb Appoints Former Uber Safety Exec as Global Head of Operations
Consider the complexity that Fuldner is walking into. Airbnb is tasking him with reshaping the company's teams and systems into a unified "intelligent platform." All this, while Airbnb is launching new verticals, and trying to become a native AI app.
Bennigan’s honors Irish roots with 50th anniversary Blarney Blast
PRESS RELEASE: Month-long St. Patrick’s Day promotion features limited-time signature cocktails, themed food items and ‘2 for $50’ bundle
From menu cuts to electric grills: How Indian restaurants are tiding over the LPG crisis
Tensions in West Asia have disrupted LPG supply to India. Many restaurants and eateries across the country are finding it hard to source commercial cylinders, and are resorting to various ways to keep their kitchens running.
Will LPG Crunch Stifle Food Delivery Growth After Q3 Rebound?
As geopolitical tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran continue to escalate, one of the most feared ripple effects…
Why Taco Bell is thinking about daypart extensions ‘more than ever’
Global chief food innovation officer Liz Matthews said younger consumers are pushing the brand beyond its traditional menu innovation
Taco Bell’s 2026 menu innovations inspired by ‘spicy’ fan feedback
The chain unveiled its upcoming launches during its annual Live Más Live event in Hollywood last week, which include more variety and a heavier focus on beverages and desserts
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Exits After December’s Meltdown
Two Indian airline CEO exits within a week, but where Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh's exit reads as an orderly handover, Elbers' is far more abrupt.
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