Tampa, Fla. — Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. has appointed Beth Scott as senior vice president of Bloomin’ Brands and president of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Scott joins Bloomin’ Brands from Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.
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Glendale, Calif. — DineEquity, Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® and IHOP® restaurants, has appointed Stephen P. Joyce as its new chief executive officer, effective September 12, 2017. He joins DineEquity from Choice Hotels, where he served as CEO.
Trevose, Pa. — Rita’s Italian Ice has a new test store concept in select markets — Rita’s Italian Ice & Creamery — starring a rotating menu of new hand-scooped frozen custard, alongside Rita’s signature Italian ice and other ‘cool treats.’ Ten new Creamery locations will open this year.
Atlanta — The Local Pizzaiolo, a new Neapolitan-inspired pizzeria, is opening four locations across Atlanta. Italy native and globally acclaimed Neapolitan Pizza Master Giulio Adriani will serve as the Master Pizzaiolo and will train the ‘local pizzaioli’ who will maintain quality and taste at the individual restaurants.
Boston — With eight existing locations, including six in Massachusetts and two in New Hampshire, 110 Grill looks to bring at least four additional locations by the end of 2017 and six in 2018. This accelerated growth is a testament to its “scratch kitchen” approach, upscale-casual concept and integration within communities.
Through $1.3 Billion JV Acquisition, Starbucks Will Operate All Starbucks Stores in Mainland China
by Katie Lee
Seattle — Starbucks Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 50% share of its East China (East China JV) business from joint venture partners, Uni-President Enterprises Corporation (UPEC) and President Chain Store Corporation (PCSC) for approximately $1.3 billion in cash consideration in the largest single acquisition in the company’s history.