Following Karen Bremer's retirement news, the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) appointed Stephanie Fischer as the association's new president and chief executive officer (CEO). ... Continue Reading
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Kevin Nelson Named VP of Operations of Zuni’s + Zunzibar in Savannah
Zunzi’s, the Savannah-based fast-casual concept known for its award-winning sandwiches, has added fast-food veteran Kevin Nelson to its roster as vice president of operations. Nelson brings more than 30 years of operational experience with brands, like Five Guys, Krispy Kreme and Arby’s. Nelson most recently served as vice president of operations for Cambridge Franchise ... Continue Reading
Georgia Restaurant Association CEO & President Karen Bremer to Retire
The Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) has announced that president and CEO Karen Bremer will retire on Jan. 16, 2024, after 13 years with the organization and 50 years in the hospitality industry. ... Continue Reading
Atlanta Pop-up Restaurant Curator Coming to Ponce City Market
Ponce City Market announces Punk Foodie, an Atlanta pop-up restaurant curator and storytelling platform that amplifies and cultivates the city's underground and independent food scene, will open a food stall in the Central Food Hall this fall. Named Punk Foodie @ Ponce, the concept will be a restaurant and chef accelerator, with a rotating, curated roster of pop-up ... Continue Reading
Roark Capital Signs Deal to Acquire Subway
On Aug. 24, Subway announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Roark Capital. Roark is a private equity firm with $37 billion in assets under management. Roark focuses on investments in consumer and business service companies, with a specialization in franchise and franchise-like businesses. Included in Roark Capital Group's ... Continue Reading
