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Polar King Brings on Director of Engineering, R&D and Refrigeration

By FER Edit

Kevin Wilson will direct quality control, assist in new product and business development and work with managers to improve labor and production efficiency.

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Dave and Buster’s To Acquire Main Event for $835 Million

By FER Edit

Dave and Buster’s says the acquisition will allow both brands to better differentiate offerings to their core customers.

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Smokey Bones Rolls Out Pandemic-Inspired Prototype

By FER Edit

Located in Avon, Ind., the 5,800-sq.-ft. store has been designed to elevate the experience for both to-go and dine-in customers.

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Red Lobster CEO Resigns

By FER Edit

Red Lobster announced today that Kelli Valade will resign as CEO, effective April 15.

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Alto-Shaam Taps New National Service Manager for Canada

By FER Edit

The commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer Alto-Shaam has appointed Andre Frenette to the newly created role of national service manager for Canada.

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Hawkins Commercial Appliance Service Cites 4 Causes of Kitchen Equipment Failure

By FER Edit

Hawkins Commercial Appliance Service says understanding the leading reasons why commercial kitchen equipment fails is the first step in reducing the risk of breakdowns.

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Tim Hortons Customers Now Can Order Cold Drinks Using Their Own Cups

By FER Edit

For the first time, Tim Hortons customers can order cold brew, iced coffee, frozen lemonade and other cold beverages using their own reusable cups.

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KaTom Announces $7.5 Million Expansion of Distribution Center

By FER Edit

KaTom says the project will strengthen its ability to meet its growing foodservice customer demands for restaurant, kitchen, bar and pizza equipment and supplies.

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Polar Leasing Forms Partnership With Bolin Services

By FER Edit

Polar Leasing says the partnership will allow it to expand its outdoor walk-in freezer and refrigerated rental units to the greater St. Louis area.

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Expansion Roundup: Brands Are Off to a Strong Start for the Year

By FER Edit

In this week’s Expansion Roundup, FER looks at recent growth plans for Clean Juice, WaBa Grill, Smoothie King and California Pizza Kitchen.

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5 Questions with Mark Nachreiner of The Boelter Cos.

By Karen M. Alley

The new supply chain director at The Boelter Cos. talks about relationships, his favorite equipment and the great outdoors.

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From the Publisher: Enjoy the Moment

By Randy Hano

Last month, the Chicago River was once again dyed green in honor of St. Paddy’s Day and this month, the tulips will be taking over Michigan Avenue. To me, these annual events are a rite of passage, leading to a much larger event, one like the National Restaurant Association Show happening in May. It gives…

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