From the Editor: Share Your Story

By Allison Rezendes

One of the best parts about being a journalist is having a direct line to some of the most fascinating people.

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Sun Holdings Takes a Bigger Slice of Papa Johns

By FER Edit

Sun Holdings, one of Papa Johns’ largest domestic franchise partners, has assumed ownership of 90 of the pizza chain’s restaurants in Texas.

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Technomic Expects Consumers To ‘Trade Down’ Foodservice Due to High Gas Prices

By FER Edit

While Technomic expects consumers to still visit restaurants, the firm expects they’ll be signing smaller guest checks as they choose more affordable dining spots and forego extras like add-on desserts, appetizers and beverages.

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How Chipotle Is Testing RFID Technology

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The brand says the tech is the “next evolution” of traceability and food safety.

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Restaurant Sales, Traffic Take a Dip, Says Black Box

By FER Edit

For the week ending March 20, Black Box says same-store sales took a dip, and though they remain positive, the decline may suggest “a future possibility of negative sales growth.”

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Report Says Guest Satisfaction Declined Among All Restaurant Segments Last Year

By FER Edit

As restaurants battled staffing challenges, COVID-related protocols and supply chain shortages last year that significantly impacted operations as restaurants were reopening, it appears overall guest satisfaction took a hit along the way.

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Invitation To Participate in FER 2022 Top Dealers Report

By FER Edit

Complete the FER Top Dealers survey today and you’ll be in front of the industry’s biggest E&S buyers and channel specifiers right when they’re making purchasing decisions.

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Walk-On’s Adds VP of Franchise Sales, Two Others to Leadership Roles

By FER Edit

Baton Rouge, La.-based Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux has hired Mike Wootton as vice president of franchise sales and tapped a new CFO and director of loyalty and e-commerce.

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Massis Kabob’s First Standalone Location Puts 20 Feet of Open-Fire Grilling Up Front

By Alyx Arnett

The 45-year-old brand’s first location outside of a mall will boast 150 seats and feature designated mobile order parking spots.

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Wendy’s Is Building Scale in Mexico With New Restaurant Designs

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The hamburger chain is aiming for “hundreds” of restaurants across Mexico and is investing in new restaurant designs, digital and delivery business, menu innovation and more to make it happen.

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Shipley Do-Nuts Picks Up Former Krispy Kreme Exec

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Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts has hired Jim Fisher as senior vice president of supply chain as the doughnut concept gains momentum.

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Perlick Names New COO

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The commercial refrigerator and bar equipment supplier Perlick Corp. has named Julian Wiles its next COO.

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