Fazoli’s Clocks Plans for Island Time

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The 2023 opening represents one of five planned for the island over the next six years.

Who’s Who: January 2023 Restaurant CEO Appointments

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The fast-casual brand Modern Restaurant Concepts has a new Chief Executive Officer, the brand announced this week. John Cywinski, who served as the president of Applebee’s Grill & Bar for six years, joins MRC in the role. Cywinski’s resume also includes stints with Chili’s, KFC, McDonald’s and Burger King, and he is a 2021 IFMA…

T&S Brass Hires Sales Manager for Southern Europe

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Augusto Ricci will manage and extend T&S Brass and Klarco’s presence in the region.

LTI Appoints Director of Educational Sales

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The director played a key role in enhancing the manufacturer’s interior design service.

NAFEM Dishes Advice for First-Time Showgoers

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Buffy Levy, director of The NAFEM Show, highlights good-to-know details ahead of the Feb. 1-3 event.

Jollibee Changes Its Blueprint in Orlando, Fla.

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Florida’s soon-to-open Jollibee has one thing the brand’s other U.S. stores do not.

MAFSI Mourns Passing of Longtime Member Bill Johnson

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Johnson was the owner of Raleigh W. Johnson & Co., manufacturers’ agents in the foodservice equipment industry, representing eight factories in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

Citing Improved Labor Productivity, Del Taco Broadens Use of AI

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The quick-service, 600-plus-unit chain first tested the technology in 2022 before today announcing its plans to “significantly expand” deployment.

Zaxby’s Taps Chief Supply Chain Officer

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The latest addition to the brand’s executive team has held roles with Starbucks and KFC Global.

Burkett Adds Trucks to Its Delivery Fleet

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The additional cargo capacity will help serve the needs of clients in Ohio, Michigan and parts of Indiana.

Krowne Names Western Regional Sales Manager, Foodservice Division

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The new sales manager, based in Denver, comes from the manufacturer’s plumbing division.

Cold Beverages Drive Equipment Initiative for Growing Coffee Chain

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Meanwhile, the brand also says it expects to surpass its 2023 growth objective of 800 locations.