New York State Ends To-Go Alcohol

By FER Edit

New York State’s COVID-19 State of Emergency expired yesterday, taking to-go alcohol with it.

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Thermo-Kool Hires New National Sales Manager

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Commercial refrigeration manufacturer Thermo-Kool recently announced the hire of Mark Fogarty as national sales manager.

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New Report Highlights the Importance of Intake, Storage When Reducing Food Waste

By Christina Claus

The National Restaurant Association in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund and Tork recently released the 86 Food Waste report, which provides actionable steps every restaurant can take to reduce its contribution.

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Wing Zone Installs Two New Players to the Executive Team

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Fast-casual restaurant franchise Wing Zone recently appointed two industry veterans, Derek Roback and Dean Sasso, to the company’s executive team.

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3 Brands Announce New Appointments to Executive Teams

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Dunkin’, Bloomin’ Brands and Ruby Tuesday yesterday announced executive appointments.

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Wingstop Introduces Virtual Brand Thighstop

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To combat the chicken wing shortage, Wingstop, one of the latest national restaurant brands to test a virtual-only concept, has launched a thigh-based brand called Thighstop.

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Luby’s Inc. Agrees to $28.7M Sale of Cafeteria Business

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Houston-based Luby’s Inc. has agreed to sell Luby’s Cafeteria, a Texas staple dating back to 1947, for $28.7 million as part of its liquidation plan.

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Fuddruckers’ Parent Company Agrees to $18.5M Sale of Burger Chain

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Black Titan Franchise Systems—a newly formed affiliate of Fuddruckers franchisee Nicholas Perkins—will achieve master ownership of the Fuddruckers brand.

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Professional Reps to Represent ACP in 3 More States

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ACP Inc. announced its appointment of manufacturer’s rep Professional Reps in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming, effective July 5.

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86 Repairs’ Report Highlights Trends in Maintenance Costs, Needs

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In 2020, the average preventative maintenance cost for a restaurant operator ranged from $516.22 for electrical repairs to $906.47 for plumbing repairs, according to 86 Repairs.

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Ghost Kitchen Franchise Aims to Bring Dickey’s Brands to 100+ New Locations

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The barbecue chain, which also offers two virtual brands, has teamed up with ghost kitchen franchise Combo Kitchen.

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Latest Restaurant Sales Data Sends Mixed Signals

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Restaurant sales lost steam in the first week of June, Black Box Intelligence reports, but data for the full month of May paints a more positive picture.

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