Restaurants
Burger King owner Restaurant Brands hires former Domino’s CEO Patrick Doyle as chair
Patrick Doyle Scott Mlyn | CNBC Restaurant Brands International announced Wednesday that it is hiring former Domino’s Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle as its executive chair. Doyle, 59, was chief executive of Domino’s from 2010 to 2018, and oversaw the pizza chain’s transformation into a digital powerhouse in the restaurant industry. When he took the reins […]
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Tyson CFO apologizes to investors after arrest on charges of public intoxication, trespassing
John Tyson mugshot Source: Washington County, Arkansas Tyson Foods CFO John Tyson apologized to investors Monday after he was arrested Nov. 6 on charges of public intoxication and trespassing. CEO Donnie King said the company’s independent board of directors is overseeing a review of the matter. Tyson, who is the son of the company’s chairman, […]
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KFC apologizes after Kristallnacht promotion in Germany
A menu of a drive-in counter of a branch of the fast food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). After severe setbacks in the Corona pandemic, Germany’s fast food industry wants to expand its drive-in car counters to keep customers in line. Rolf Vennenbernd | Picture Alliance | Getty Images KFC apologized this week for sending […]
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Keurig Dr Pepper CEO resigns after violating company’s code of conduct
The Keurig Dr Pepper logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique | Lightrocket | Getty Images Keurig Dr Pepper announced Thursday that CEO Ozan Dokmecioglu agreed to resign after violating the company’s code of conduct, less than four months into the job. The beverage giant said the violations were not related to the […]
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Beyond Meat reports wider-than-expected loss, falling revenue
Beyond Meat “Beyond Burger” patties made from plant-based substitutes for meat products sit on a shelf for sale in New York City. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images Beyond Meat on Wednesday reported a wider-than-expected loss for its third quarter as demand for its meat substitutes tumbled. CEO Ethan Brown called the results “disappointing” […]
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Sweetgreen shares tumble after salad chain lowers revenue outlook
A worker wears a Sweetgreen Inc. hat while preparing food inside the company’s restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts. Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Sweetgreen fell 10% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the salad chain reported a wider-than-expected loss and lowered its full-year revenue outlook. For 2022, the company now anticipates its […]
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Tyson Foods CFO arrested for public intoxication, falling asleep in the wrong house
John Tyson mugshot Source: Washington County, Arkansas Tyson Foods CFO John Tyson was arrested early Sunday in Arkansas after allegedly becoming intoxicated and falling asleep in the wrong house. Tyson, 32, was charged with public intoxication and trespassing and booked in Washington County jail. Tyson Foods is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas. A woman who did […]
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Sweetgreen is launching its first national dessert — a ‘healthy’ take on the Rice Krispies Treat
Sweetgreen Crispy Rice Treat Source: Sweetgreen Sweetgreen is launching its take on Rice Krispies Treats, its first dessert since 2014. The Crispy Rice Treat is available nationwide starting Monday for $2.95. The prepackaged dessert is made with organic brown rice, quinoa, millet and honey-date caramel. It has190 calories and 6 grams of sugar. Sweetgreen co-founder […]
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Elite New York restauranteur Will Guidara on why luxury spending isn’t the key to making people happy
Gift-giving can be a good way to learn how good you are at hospitality. And if you think success comes down to the amount being spent, you are setting yourself up for failure, according to one of the world’s most renowned restauranteurs. Will Guidara, former owner of elite New York City restaurant Eleven Madison Park, […]
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Starbucks earnings beat expectations as consumers spend more in its U.S. stores
The ornate art decor of the Starbucks coffee chain in Xujiahui district attracts customers’ attention in Shanghai, China, May 12, 2021. Costfoto | Barcroft Media | Getty Images Starbucks on Thursday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ estimates, fueled by U.S. customers spending more on their orders. Shares rose 2.3% in after-hours trading […]
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