Heather Lalley

Adrienne Berkes, who was at Yum for 17 years, will oversee the fast-casual pizza concept’s brand expansion in the U.S. and internationally, the company said.

The fast-casual chain is also guaranteeing bonus payouts to all of its managers, as a thank you for the “incredible grit” they’ve shown during the pandemic.

With airport business temporarily paused, Bayless is making his Tortas Frontera concept available through Kitchen United.

The organization, which recognizes the country’s top independent restaurants each year, said handing out awards would do little to help an industry struggling amid the pandemic.

The city’s restaurant owners, frustrated with the indefinite cessation of indoor dining, said they’re not ruling out legal channels to force action.

The food distributor’s new program will help restaurants identify successful virtual concepts and craft profitable menus.