Denny’s Corp. Names Presidents for Denny’s and Keke’s Breakfast Cafe

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John Dillon was promoted to president of Denny’s, while David Schmidt was hired as president of Keke’s Breakfast Cafe.

TriMark Announces New VP of Program Management

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The Mansfield, Mass.-based dealership promoted Lenette Tamburro to vice president of the program management office.

Crown Verity Names Director of Commercial Sales

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The manufacturer of grills, heaters and handwashing solutions promoted Rachael Caron to director of sales for the commercial sales division.

Introducing Quiznos, Taco Del Mar’s New Prefabricated Restaurants

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Quiznos and Taco Del Mar are now being offered in compact, prefabricated formats that are manufactured off-site and shipped—fully equipped, pre-wired, pre-plumbed and inspected—to any site.

Inflation-Adjusted Restaurant Sales Declined in July

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While nominal restaurant spending increased for the sixth consecutive month in July, inflation-adjusted sales told a different story.

16 Handles Frozen Yogurt Chain Acquired by Franchisee and YouTube Star

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The colorful frozen yogurt and soft-serve chain 16 Handles has been acquired by its largest franchisee Neil Hershman and YouTube star Danny Duncan.

200-Unit Bakery Enters the Drive-Thru Game

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Great Harvest Bakery Cafe hopes to capture additional traffic with the added channel.  

WOWorks Creates Two New Leadership Roles for Menu Innovation

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The company hired Cole Thompson and promoted Katie Cavuto to the new vice president of culinary positions.

Polar Leasing Adds Depot in Virginia

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Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Polar Leasing Co. has added Southside Towing, serving the south side of Virginia, as its newest depot.

Refrigerated Solutions Group Taps CFO

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Eric Doyle joins the manufacturer from Welbilt, where he most recently led the finance organization for the Multiplex Beverage brand

SPB Hospitality Names 25-Year Industry Vet Interim CEO

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SPB Hospitality, the operator of concepts like Logan’s Roadhouse and Old Chicago, has promoted Josh Kern from president of concepts to interim CEO.

SHFM Announces 2022-23 Rising Stars

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The distinction recognizes individuals under age 40 for their “outstanding work” and the importance they play in an organization’s success and longevity.