What’s Hot Forecast Reveals Top Trends for 2023

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The National Restaurant Association expects a desire for on-premise restaurant experiences and a need for value to intersect.

Friendly’s Parent Taps New CEO

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Brix Holdings also names brand president for Friendly’s Restaurants.

Wendy’s Florida Restaurants Are Going Solar

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The brand estimates 35 Central Florida restaurants will be entirely powered by solar by 2025.

Parts Town Anticipates Nearly Doubling Revenue Over Last Year

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The company reported 25% year-over-year organic revenue growth during the first three quarters of the year.

Sweetgreen’s First ‘Sweetlane’ Opens in Illinois

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The prototype features an advanced order vehicle pickup window for digital customers.

Subway Installs First Interactive, Fully Unattended Smart Fridge

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The new off-premise innovation comes as the sandwich chain renews its focus on nontraditional growth.

ABC Honors Top Suppliers, Sales Execs

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Allied Buying Corp. honored top suppliers and sales executives with its annual Supplier of the Year awards during its Fall Conference in Lombard, Ill.

ATECH Wins National Award for Hiring, Training Veterans

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For the third consecutive year, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded ATECH with its HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award.

Food Away From Home Index Rises 0.9% in October

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest Consumer Price Index, showing food away from home prices rose 0.9% for the third consecutive month.

Energy Star Specs Released for Commercial Electric Cooktops; Comment Period Open

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting comments on the Energy Star Version 1.0 Commercial Electric Cooktops Draft 1 Specification through Dec. 22.

TriMark Elevates Hardt to VP of Procurement

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Eric Hardt’s responsibilities include leading purchasing teams in the north region and the private label department.

Krowne Taps New Eastern Regional Sales Manager

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Krowne Metal Corp. hired Evan Priesel as eastern regional sales manager for the foodservice division.