Sweetgreen Welcomes New Head of Culinary

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The chain’s new hire oversaw menu development at Burger King and, before that, Chipotle.

Association Awards 3 Spring Scholarships

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In September, CFESA will begin accepting applications for its fall scholarship opportunities.

Venancio USA Welcomes Mark Klindera To Lead Role

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Formerly of Unox, Klindera will work as president to establish Venancio in the U.S.

Popeyes in Shanghai Starts Out Sizzling

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The new flagship store opened this past weekend, setting an opening day record.

Former Executive Chef Brings New Perspective to MarkeTeam

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Manufacturers’ representative MarkeTeam Foodservice has a new outside sales territory manager in the Seattle area. Hudson Slater, who has spent 20 years in the culinary world, joins the regional team alongside Jason Stevens and Spencer Miles. Slater brings a unique perspective, says MarkeTeam, having started out washing dishes and climbing the ranks to become an…

Subway Names North America President

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The quick-service brand also announced an EMEA president and global chief development officer.

Canadian Dealership Opens Outlet Store

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The Toronto store offers cooking equipment, refrigeration, food prep equipment, tabletop items and smallwares.

KaTom To Reach Half-Billion Dollars in Sales

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Patricia Bible, president, founder and CEO, believes the dealership will get to at least $1 billion.

New Owners To Fuel Growth of Fogo de Chao

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The 76-unit international restaurant brand saw unit and same-store traffic growth while part of Rhone Capital.

Electrolux Professional Group Gains Expanded Representation

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In an expanded partnership, the manufacturers’ rep Professional Reps is now representing several Electrolux Professional Group brands in the Pacific Northwest. Professional Reps will carry equipment from Electrolux Professional, Crathco, Grindmaster and UNIC in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. The new partnership started on July 1. “For 60+ years, Professional Reps has served the food industry…

Beverage Dispensing Equipment Makers Make a Deal

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The acquisition, announced earlier this month, is expected to close on Aug. 31.

Qdoba Plots Rapid Expansion

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Existing and new franchisees will propel the Mexican restaurant brand’s expansion plans.