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Kelsey Squire

Editor-in-Chief, FoodService Director

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Kelsey Squire

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On the Border names Ashley Zickefoose CMO

The former brand strategist will join the Mexican casual-dining chain in September.

Denny’s profit jumps 18 percent

Brand revitalization efforts spurred sales and traffic during Q2, company execs said.

High food costs cut into Texas Roadhouse’s Q2 profit

Despite sales gains, rising beef costs bogged down margins, the company said.

Jose Andres fires back at Donald Trump’s restaurant lawsuit

The chef’s ThinkFoodGroup called the $10 million suit “unsurprising” but baseless.

Independent restaurants outpacing the industry in closures

The independent segment’s restaurant count dropped by 3 percent in just one year, according to NPD Group data, while fast-casual chains saw a 7 percent increase.

Cold-brew coffee sales crank up

Though costlier to produce and purchase, cold-brew coffee drinks are becoming more mainstream—and are making inroads in QSRs.

Donald Trump sues Chef Jose Andres for $10 million

The real-estate mogul is seeking recompense after Andres nixed a deal to open a flagship restaurant in Trump’s Washington, D.C., hotel, citing Trump’s incendiary comments about Hispanic immigrants as the reason for backing out.

Restaurant operators losing optimism, the NRA says

Despite recent comp-sales and customer-traffic wins, operators’ economic confidence is waning.

Papa John’s promotes Steve Ritchie to president

The pizza-delivery company’s COO gains a new role.

Shrinking beef prices, growing sales drive gains at Ruth’s Hospitality Group

The steakhouse company’s profit rose nearly 9 percent during Q2.

Fiesta Restaurant Group’s profit jumps 20.8 percent in Q2

Comp sales also rose at the company’s Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical brands.

Groupon launches its food-delivery platform

Following its recent acquisition of food-courier startup OrderUp, the daily-deal company officially debuts Groupon To Go.

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