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WOWorks Acquires Two More Fast-Casual Chains  

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The company announced today the acquisition of the fast-casual restaurants Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina and Zoup Eatery.

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Caspers Service Co. Upgrades Warehouse

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The company expects the upgrades to improve long-term inventory and productivity.

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Full-Service Meal Prices Soar to Record Highs

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Full-service meal prices hit a record high in April, while food away from home prices overall continue to rise.

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Tim Hortons Partners With Return-It To Pilot Returnable Cup Program in Vancouver

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Tim Hortons is taking its reusable and returnable cup program a step further with the launch of a pilot in Vancouver with Return-It, a beverage container management nonprofit.

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Johnson-Lancaster and Associates Lands SEFA’s Member of the Year Award

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SEFA recently honored Johnson-Lancaster and Associates with the Member of the Year award, the highest honor given to a SEFA dealer.

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Former Torchy’s Tacos Exec Joins Cotton Patch Cafe

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Dallas-based Cotton Patch Cafe added former Torchy’s Tacos senior executive Scott Hudler to the brand as chief growth officer.

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Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s To Get $500 Million Makeover

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The overhaul includes physical and digital transformations that will take place over the next four to six years, with more than 500 locations across 20 markets being updated by the end of the year.

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Modern Market’s VP of Culinary Talks the Brand’s Redesigned Kitchen Line

By Alyx Arnett

One side of the line is being used exclusively for takeout and delivery orders, preventing in-house orders from getting backed up by to-go orders.

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Culinary Depot Promotes Soiefer to Sales Leader

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The commercial foodservice equipment and supplies dealership promoted Dov Soiefer to sales leader.

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Nemco Food Equipment Acquires Meister Cook

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Hicksville, Ohio-based Nemco Food Equipment is taking its holding products to the plate-prep assembly line with the acquisition of the custom food equipment manufacturer Meister Cook.

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Sourcing Food Midwest Chefs Perspectives

Chefs Share Different Ways To Practice Sustainability in Restaurants

By Allison Rezendes

Participants of the Midwest Chefs’ Perspectives discuss mindful food sourcing and reducing food waste.

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Black Box Intelligence Acquires Brand Reputation Management Company

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The acquisition allows Black Box to offer operators insights into online customer reviews via a “reputation hub.”  

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