PrimoHoagies Chief Financial Officer Alex Chu Sharpens Brand's Focus on Franchisee Profitability

PrimoHoagies, the award-winning Italian specialty sandwich franchise known for its authentic hoagies, premium ingredients, and 30+ year heritage, is highlighting the early impact of Chief Financial Officer Alex Chu, who joined the brand's leadership team in October 2025.

Since stepping into the CFO role, Chu has focused on strengthening the financial infrastructure behind PrimoHoagies' franchise system while keeping franchisee profitability at the center of the brand's growth strategy. Rather than measuring progress through a single financial snapshot, Chu's work has...

Restaurant Growth Continues in 2025 Despite Forecasting and Visibility Challenges

Crunchtime Information Systems, an operations management solutions provider for the restaurant industry, shared results of a study conducted in partnership with Technomic. The research was based on a nationwide survey of 300+ multi-unit restaurant operators.

The 2025 Restaurant Growth Insights Report finds that restaurant brands are continuing to grow despite economic headwinds, focusing on scaling more sustainably while identifying critical areas for improvement...

Operators plan to increase new location openings by 20% over the next two years, even as 73%...

UNFI Unveils Top Industry Trends to Help Retailers Plan for the Holiday and Winter Selling Season

During its second Holiday and Winter Selling Show of 2025 in Uncasville, Conn., United Natural Foods, Inc. brought together more than 3,900 attendees, connecting more than 1,400 retailers and over 750 suppliers. Exhibitors showcased thousands of unique products, spanning the natural, organic, fresh, specialty, and conventional grocery categories.

Differentiation that Drives Results

During the show, UNFI experts shared the latest industry insights and emerging growth opportunities to help grocers stand out during the upcoming holiday and winter selling...