Chipotle Chats About Equipment Economics, Record-Setting Growth

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Neither dual-sided grills or automated equipment prototypes are set for widespread rollouts as the chain continues to learn.

Third-Generation Alto-Shaam Employee Has New Title

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The founder’s granddaughter will support the culinary and product team in this role.

HostMilano 2023 By The Numbers

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The 43rd edition of HostMilano drew over 180,000 trade visitors to Rho, Italy, from Oct. 13-17, according to event organizers.

Welbilt Names New VP of Strategic Accounts

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Today, Welbilt announced the appointment of Scott Baillargeon, a Welbilt employee since 2004, as the company’s vice president of strategic accounts—a position previously held by recent retiree Joan Salah. The appointment is effective Oct. 29. In the role, Baillargeon will lead and manage various key account customers for the Welbilt brand portfolio. Baillargeon initially joined…

Beverage Tech Company Spills New Name

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The rebrand, it says, signifies the maker’s evolution to being a ‘comprehensive beverage technology company.’

Burkett Earns MVP Award From Marco’s Pizza

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The dealership has helped the 1,100-unit brand navigate supply chain challenges and introduced new technologies.

CKV Manufacturer Accurex Appoints VP

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Jackson Smith joins Accurex from Greenheck, where he served for more than 17 years.

Captain D’s Hooks Deal To Enter Major City

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The brand has landed a three-unit contract with the same franchisees who introduced Checkers to the area.

Culinary Equipment Group Adds Irinox to Product Lineup

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The rep firm now offers the manufacturer’s blast chillers and shock freezers in Illinois.

VP of Global Strategic Accounts Retires From Welbilt

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Joan Salah served Welbilt for 28 years, starting out at Manitowoc Foodservice.

Salad Chain Gains Well-Acquainted CTO

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The new hire shaped the brand’s digital infrastructure during a prior stint with the then-young brand.

P.F. Chang’s Completes CEO Search

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The new leader, formerly of Panera Bread, will look to ‘aggressively grow’ the brand and capitalize on its omnichannel opportunity.