Are Restaurants on the Holiday Itinerary? New Placer.ai Data Says Yes

December 10, 2025

This Week in Foodservice

White Castle lands at Logan Airport. Consumers are turning to upscale restaurants this holiday season. How consumers choose to dine keeps evolving. These stories and more, This Week in Foodservice.

Operator Updates

Upscale Los Angeles-based coffee roaster and cafe chain operator Caffe Luxxe was acquired by Sugarfina, a luxury candy boutique.
Golden Chick made two updates to its leadership team.
Velvet Taco tapped a former Voodoo Doughnut exec for CEO role.

Everyone Needs A Spot to Feel Comfortable

Tiffany Fixter is an educator-turned-entrepreneur who is passionate about creating life-changing careers for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Read how she empowers adults with I/DD through her Englewood, Colo. restaurant, Brewability.

Manufacturer News

AeriTek named Sean McGrann vice president of sales for North America and Anthony Tortoriello director of sales for the U.S. and Canada.
AyrKing hired Sophie Wegenast to serve as a mechanical engineer.
CFS Brands acquired Cornerstone Foodservice Group.
Valorie Silvestri joined Middleby as vice president of sales for the Middleby Beverage Group.

The Rise of Senior Communities

High-end dining venues and engaged seniors sharing meals reflect a different approach to senior living compared to decades ago. Indeed, expectations have changed.

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