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Jamba Announces $1 Small Smoothies on National Smoothie Day

Summer officially kicks off this weekend, and Jamba is making it worth celebrating. For National Smoothie Day on Sunday, June 21, the brand is bringing back its most popular deal of the year: $1 Small Smoothies (Mango-A-Go-Go or Strawberry Whirl), available in-store from 10am–2pm at participating locations nationwide. And it’s a full weekend of deals […]

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McDonald’s Canada Names Jennifer DelVecchio CMO

Effective June 16, McDonald’s Canada is bringing a familiar face back home. Jennifer DelVecchio has been appointed as the brand’s new Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, she will lead the brand’s marketing strategy in Canada, driving brand relevance, guest engagement, and long-term growth across the Canadian market. Building on a period of strong momentum […]

Awards Season, News

James Beard Foundation Awards 2026: Winners, News, and Updates

The annual James Beard Foundation Awards are one of the most exciting and esteemed events of the year when it comes to American dining and food. Starting in January, the annual awards kick off their highly anticipated announcements with restaurant and chef awards semifinalists, follow by the America’s Classics awards announcements in February and a list […]

Awards Season, News

James Beard Foundation Awards 2026: Winners, News, and Updates

The annual James Beard Foundation Awards are one of the most exciting and esteemed events of the year when it comes to American dining and food. Starting in January, the annual awards kick off their highly anticipated announcements with restaurant and chef awards semifinalists, follow by the America’s Classics awards announcements in February and a list […]

Fast Casual, News

Blaze Pizza Taps Lucas Bravo as CFO

Blaze Pizza, the nation’s leading fast-casual artisanal pizza brand, today announced the appointment of Lucas Bravo as Chief Financial Officer. Bravo joins Blaze Pizza with extensive experience in finance, strategic planning, treasury, and operational leadership across the restaurant and consumer sectors. In his role as CFO, he will oversee the company’s financial strategy, accounting, treasury, […]

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California’s New Restaurant Regulations Point to a Bigger Opportunity for Hospitality

For many restaurant brands, regulatory compliance is viewed as a cost of doing business. New requirements emerge, legal teams interpret them, operational leaders determine how to comply, and organizations work to minimize risk while maintaining momentum on strategic initiatives. Compliance projects rarely generate excitement because they are often disconnected from the growth objectives that dominate […]

Awards Season, News

Here Are the 2026 James Beard Awards Media Award Winners

On Saturday, June 13, the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of the 2026 James Beard Media Awards during a ceremony at the Art Institute of Chicago. The Media Awards recognize cookbooks, food- or beverage-related books, radio productions, podcasts, documentaries, social media, and more. Sallie Ann Robinson — author of books including Cooking the Gullah […]

Dining Out, News

We Asked: How Do You Operate Your Third Space?

This excerpt was originally published in Pre Shift, our newsletter for the hospitality industry. Subscribe for more first-person accounts, advice, and interviews. Everyone needs a convenient, accessible place to socialize. But maintaining a cafe, bar, restaurant, or hybrid space that fits the bill has its challenges. We’re partnering with Spectrum Business to put a spotlight on third spaces and […]

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