FSR

2 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

BJ’s Restaurants announced that Lyle D. Tick, currently BJ’s President and Chief Concept Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and President, effective June 5, 2025. Interim Chief Executive Officer C. Bradford Richmond will assume the role of Special Advisor to the CEO during Tick’s transition into his new role and will remain a member of the Board of Directors.

2 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

At Fire by Forge, I don’t just run the restaurant—I run with a purpose. It’s an award-winning Pan-American kitchen, yes, but more importantly, it’s the social enterprise arm of Forge City Works, where food is more than a product—it’s a tool for transformation. We work with people in Hartford who are overcoming barriers most employers won’t even look past. Our mission is clear: use food and hospitality to train, uplift, and create sustainable careers. Not just jobs. Lives.

4 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Callie Evergreen

Hospitality business owners must be mindful that every strategic decision ultimately impacts their bottom line. Restaurant and bar operators have always walked a tightrope between offering quality beverages and maintaining profitability. Today, that balancing act is tougher than ever. Rising tariffs on imported spirits have significantly increased operational costs, squeezing margins tighter and forcing establishments to rethink their beverage strategies.

4 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

In today’s climate, consumers are more deliberate with their discretionary spending, and the battle for share of wallet is fiercer than ever. That’s especially true in the beer space, where consumption has been on the decline for a while now. “People are watching their dollars, or at least being a bit more intentional about where they go and when they’re going,” says Josh Robinette, CEO of The Casual Pint.

4 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Danny Klein

Cali, a longtime Tampa favorite known for fresh, California-inspired bowls, wraps, and pizzas, is entering a new chapter. On May 30, Cali’s South Tampa location (217 S. Dale Mabry Highway) reopened with a refreshed, left-coast-inspired design, and all four locations (South Tampa, Tampa Palms, St. Pete, and Brandon) will debut a menu that brings new energy to nearly every section.