Foodservice operators get creative

This Week in Foodservice

A look at how operators are doing the most with the least. A closer look at how consumer visits to QSRs fared in the first quarter. Plus, introducing the “bellrista.” All that and more This Week in Foodservice.

Operator Updates

• Charlie Morrison was tapped to serve as chairman of Jersey Mike’s after longtime CEO Peter Cancro stepped down.
• David Pace was named president and CEO of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers.
• Jason Cochran will become chief operating officer for sweetgreen, effective May 5, 2025.

Rep Roundup

Alto-Shaam, Flexeserve and Sammic add to their rep networks while the Preferred Marketing Group makes a few updates.

Vollrath Fills Corporate Chef Role

Paris Dreibelbis will serve as Vollrath’s corporate chef and product training manager.

Remembering Theodore Farrand

Longtime foodservice consultant Theodore “Ted” Farrand, FCSI, FMP, of Cini-Little International died on April 17, 2025.