IFG Expands Services With New Acquisition

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Tampa, Fla.-based Innovative Foodservice Group is expanding its services with the acquisition of Morrow, Ga.-based Food Service Renovations and Big A Distributors.

Middleby Names New GM for Philippines

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The Middleby Corp. has tapped Karol Mae Atotubo as general manager for the three business units of Middleby Philippines.

Hawkins Service Dishes On Why Electric Ovens May Cook Unevenly

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The service company spells out some of the leading causes for temperature fluctuations and how to determine if one is to blame.

Generation Z Loves Fast Food

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A new report from Gen Z insights provider Knit says young consumers prefer cafes, quick-service and fast-casual restaurants to their more formal counterparts.

Antunes Taps New Yum Brands Account Manager

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In his new role with Antunes, Zach Waas will fully support the Yum Brands account.

Former LTI COO Returns As President

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Barbara Casey Lane’s appointment marks the first time a woman has helmed the company.  

BBC Distributing Acquires Bushong Restaurant Equipment

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BBC Distributing has made its second acquisition in the last five years as it picks up Bushong Restaurant Equipment.

TundraFMP Restaurant Supply Taps National Account Manager

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Boulder, Colo.-based TundraFMP Restaurant Supply has hired Heather Wallstrom as its new national account manager.

Polar King Mobile Picks Up North Dakota Dealer

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Visto’s Trailer Sales builds on Polar King Mobile’s goal of creating a national network of dealers.

Yum Brands Is Headed Out of Russia

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Yum Brands has sold its Pizza Hut locations to a local operator and is working on transferring ownership of its KFC restaurants.

May TIndex Shows Restaurant Traffic is Softening  

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Foodservice sales have been gradually picking up since dropping in January, but they flattened last month.

Expansion Roundup: Freddy’s, Chicken Salad Chick and More Announce New Deals

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In this week’s Expansion Roundup, FER looks at recently announced expansion plans for Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, Chicken Salad Chick, Rock N Roll Sushi and Kelly’s Roast Beef.