Manufacturers’ Rep Launches Biweekly Podcast

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W3 Sales, which got its start in the foodservice industry in 2015, is now airing a new offering: its biweekly podcast, “Confessions Beyond the Food.” The segments, hosted by W3 Principal Nancy Ridlen, will offer “an inside look into the world of culinary expertise, passion and the untold stories that reside in the heart of…

At CFESA’s Conference, 10 Scoop Up Scholarships

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Parts Town’s 2023 Technician Scholarship Awards program offers a total of $22,500 in financial assistance—with one more winner to be named next week.

Subscription Maintenance Plan Provider Raises $2.5M

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The startup promotes a subscription model versus an hourly rate for equipment breakdown repairs.

Industry Veteran Joins RSG in New Leadership Role

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In his new position, Keith Long says he will work to ‘enhance and enrich every touchpoint’ for the manufacturer’s customers.

Regulatory Compliance Burdens a Top Concern Among Manufacturers

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A recent NAFEM survey shows regulations and the cost of compliance keep companies from investing in new hires and more.

Photo Gallery: From the Floor at HostMilano

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FER hit the show floor to find the latest happenings in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry.

What To Watch in 2024

By Allison Rezendes

Chefs trade strategies around rising food costs, labor shortages and guest experiences.

An Updated Wendy’s Is Coming to This Country

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A Next Generation restaurant layout and AI-based drive-thru are among the plans that industrial holding company Kusto Group has for Wendy’s in Central Asia.

Focus Brands Adds 3 to Leadership Team

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Focus Brands—parent company of Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky’s—has new leaders spearheading its supply chain, digital and customer engagement functions. The freshly appointed executives are as follows: • Christopher McNutt—who has over 20 years’ experience in pricing, logistics and supply chain—is now Focus Brands’ SVP of supply chain.…

Sonny’s BBQ Picks Up Former Disney Employee

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Cybersecurity measures, tech innovation and more will fall under the purview of the chain’s new director of information technology.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Makes Plans to Enter 20th State

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The 20-unit deal targets a major city and adds to the Texas-based concept’s current count of 138 units.

FAT Brands Concept Plots Growth in Canada

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The brand is the second-largest soft pretzel concept in the United States, notes the company.