Non-commercial accounted for 34 percent of total foodservice sales in 2012.
Joe Kim takes on roll for pizza chain.
Lopez-Belio to serve as VP of international supply chain.
Awards to be presented in Chicago in May.
One of the council's first meetings was with the White House on menu labeling regulations.
Gene Williamson brings long history of tabletop and foodservice experience to HLC Inc.
Spending increases helped offset slow traffic, according to NPD Group.
As part of a breakfast seminar leading up to The NAFEM Show, FE&S Editor Joe Carbonara moderated a panel discussion addressing energy conservation and sustainability issues in the foodservice industry.
Experienced exec Timothy Casey takes helm.
Minnow, a raw bar inspired by chef Andrew Carmellini opened in LaGuardia Airport's Terminal D. Carmellini, known for restaurants Locanda Verde and The Dutch, and author of Urban Italian, was brought on by airport restaurateur OTG to create the menu for this new space.
In response to the rising popularity of beer within the food and beverage culture, Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Ind., converted a wine bar into the Sixth Street Bar, a space featuring local craft brews.
Quartet of execs take on new roles.
Keeping with the restolounge trend, the prolific Los Angeles-based Brosephs Restaurant Group opened Smoke, a high-end steakhouse and finer-dining operation in West Hollywood, Calif.
Le Duff completes the acquisition of the casual dining chain from Bob Evans.
With buzzwords like "cleanse" and "detox" circulating in health and wellness communities, the popularity of juice bars continues to rise.
Promoted from VP of operations.
As more companies strive to recruit and retain the best and brightest employees, they are making a renewed commitment to business and industry foodservice operations. Once an afterthought, these operations now embrace major foodservice industry trends including farm to table menus and kiosks that support flexible beverage and dining options during non-peak periods.
Fifty-nine percent of restaurant operators plan to make a capital expenditure in the next six months, according to the survey.
Baja Fresh announced the opening of its newest Baja Fresh Express in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
