Focus Brands, the parent company of the Auntie Anne's®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, McAlister's Deli®, Moe's Southwest Grill®, and Schlotzsky's® brands, officially announced its new name: GoTo Foods. The rebranding, announced at the company's biennial brand franchisee conference by Chief Executive Officer Jim Holthouser, signals the company's continued transformation into a … [Read more...] about Focus Brands Rebrands to GoTo Foods
Focus Brands Rebrands to GoTo Foods
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery Opens New Location in Dunwoody
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery opens its seventh Atlanta-area location in Dunwoody on March 13. Prior to the grand opening, the restaurant hosted a series of “Grow to Give” community soft openings, partnering with and raising funds for local nonprofits FOCUS and Dunwoody Nature Center along with the Snooze Compass Foundation, which provides emergency grants to Snooze team … [Read more...] about Snooze, an A.M. Eatery Opens New Location in Dunwoody
Two New Executive Chefs Join Atlanta’s Proof of the Pudding
Proof of the Pudding, an Atlanta area food service management and catering company, welcomes two new executive chefs, Daniel Alvarez and Jabias Lucy. … [Read more...] about Two New Executive Chefs Join Atlanta’s Proof of the Pudding
Paul Sutton Bourbon: A Legacy Reborn
Paul Sutton Bourbon was a family affair, one that Grandpa Sutton, his brothers, daddy and paps all worked together to perfect. It was pure goodness right from the get-go. But as years passed, that legendary mash recipe was lost. Fortunately, we still had those original bourbon-filled mason jars and that same deep passion for distilling the perfect pour. With bourbon … [Read more...] about Paul Sutton Bourbon: A Legacy Reborn
SPB Hospitality Names Amanda Hyde Senior VP of Operations for Krystal
SPB Hospitality, a restaurant operator and franchisor of restaurants spanning a national footprint, has promoted Amanda Hyde to senior vice president of operations for Krystal. Hyde has been with SPB Hospitality and Logan’s Roadhouse for 9 years, and previously served as vice president of operations services and director of operations. Hyde takes a people-first approach … [Read more...] about SPB Hospitality Names Amanda Hyde Senior VP of Operations for Krystal
Q&A With the GRA’s New President & CEO Stephanie Fischer
We sat down with the Georgia Restaurant Association’s new President & CEO Stephanie Fischer to learn more about her and what she thinks about Georgia’s restaurants, its most pressing issues and what’s ahead for the industry. Stephanie Fischer has spent more than 25 years in the hospitality industry and has done a little bit of everything along the way, from training … [Read more...] about Q&A With the GRA’s New President & CEO Stephanie Fischer
Inspire Brands Promotes Jason Maceda to Chief Development Officer
Inspire Brands announced organizational changes to enhance domestic development and franchise support. The changes are designed to provide greater focus and resources to Inspire franchisees by creating a dedicated franchise development organization, which includes promoting Jason Maceda to Chief Development Officer. During his more than 25-year career with Dunkin’, … [Read more...] about Inspire Brands Promotes Jason Maceda to Chief Development Officer
Cybersecurity For Your Restaurant
How restaurants big and small can protect themselves from a cyberattack By Daniel McCoy The new buzzword of the last couple of years must be cybersecurity. But what exactly is cybersecurity, and do you really need it? The Federal Government Agency tasked with protecting against cyberattacks, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, defines cybersecurity as … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity For Your Restaurant
