New England Authentic Eats Embraces Loyalty Challenge
Loyalty to regional brands runs deep, but it has its limits. That’s on former Papa John’s CEO Bill Van Epps’ mind as he steps up as chief executive of New England Authentic Eats, holding company with historic brands Papa Gino’s Pizzeria and D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches. New England Authentic Eats recently emerged from bankruptcy, and Van Epps intends to revitalize the brands by modernizing the physical stores and testing new menu items. Competition....