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5 Questions with Dan Rodstrom of Tech-24

By Karen M. Alley

FER talked with Tech-24’s CEO, who shared insights on the company’s growth and customer service, plus life lessons from the military. Here’s the Q&A: TECH-24 ACQUIRED SEVEN BUSINESSES OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS. WHAT ARE SOME TAKEAWAYS? Each company we acquire brings their own set of knowledge and experience. I look at it like a…

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From the Editor: Operator Perspectives

By Allison Rezendes

If you’re attending the National Restaurant Association Show this month, I invite you to stop by the Kitchen Innovations Showroom on Sunday, May 22, at 2 p.m.

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From the Publisher: Changing Times

By Randy Hano

Foodservice has notoriously been a business that’s hard to break into for the younger set.

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Bloomin’ Brands Develops Smaller Outback Prototype

By FER Edit

Bloomin’ Brands is looking to improve efficiencies and the guest experience at Outback Steakhouse through a recently developed smaller, less-expensive prototype, along with equipment upgrades.

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Papa Johns Shuffles International Leadership Team

By FER Edit

Papa Johns made changes to its leadership team following the announcement of the retirement of Jack Swaysland, COO of international.

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Beef-A-Roo Unveils New Container Model

By FER Edit

The regional chain Beef-A-Roo is banking on a new store model, one it says is unique to the fast-casual space, to grow its footprint from eight stores to 50 in the next several years.

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Expansion Roundup: 4 Brands’ Big Deals

By FER Edit

In this week’s Expansion Roundup, FER looks at recently announced growth plans for Teriyaki Madness, Wingstop, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers and Twin Peaks.

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Zink Foodservice Adds to Illinois, Wisconsin Team

By FER Edit

The manufacturers’ representative has hired Kelli Key as a regional account manager.

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Fogo de Chao Unveils New Two-Story Flagship Location

By FER Edit

The Brazilian brand is looking to elevate—quite literally—the guest experience.

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Moe’s Southwest Grill Picks Up Former Taziki’s Exec

By FER Edit

The brand also rounds out its leadership team with the hiring of former Fat Brands marketing officer.

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Mediterranean Restaurant Gets Helping Hand from Robotic Sous Chef

By FER Edit

The robot will prepare salads and bowls at Bonapita as the brand continues to battle staffing challenges.  

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