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Meet Katie Sutton, FDR chef and VP of Culinary Innovation since 2010. Katie grew up in a family of entertainers and great cooks and dedicated her career first to fine dining and then to multi-unit menu development. At Food & Drink Resources, she stays on top of trends and helps make restaurant menus successful.
Get to know Scott Randolph, a Food & Drink Resources co-founder and our head chef. Learn more about the story behind the company, what motivates Scott, and which type of restaurant brand he has his eyes on.
Coffee leaders like Dutch Bros., with its 800 square feet locations, and Scooter’s Coffee, with its under 2-minute promise, have already shown how powerful the small-footprint model can be. Now, restaurant brands are testing walk-up counters and outdoor picnic tables. How far and how wide will this convenience trend go?
This year Food & Drink Resources celebrates its 15th anniversary, so we are highlighting everyone on the team who has helped FDR get where it is today. Here we introduce you to Ponch Romero, FDR Kitchen and Facility Manager who joined the company in 2024.
More and more, the Food & Drink Resources (FDR) team is helping our clients tackle kitchen efficiency because of staffing challenges. Post-COVID, hiring is tough and the need for innovation is strong. The key is to run lean and run smart.
As part of FDR’s 15th anniversary celebration, we’re excited to introduce you to the incredible people behind our success. This month, we’re spotlighting Carmen Morgan, Senior Director of Business Development who joined FDR in 2022.
Thanks for stopping by and reading the Food & Drink Resources blog. Here we talk about food trends, culinary innovation, and the work of our team.