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Brother, Sister Team Now Leading Anthony’s

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Amy Burns was promoted to co-president, joining her brother, Herb Gould, who has been a key leader with the company for several decades.

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MAFSI Barometer Shows ‘Continued Strong Recovery’ in Q3

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MAFSI’s latest “Foodservice Business Barometer Report” indicates the industry is continuing to improve, as third-quarter sales rose 15.4% compared to the third quarter of 2020 when sales fell 24.4%.

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Bloomin’ Brands Taps President for Bonefish Grill

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Michael Healy, a 12-year veteran of the company, will be responsible for long-term, sustainable growth for more than 180 Bonefish Grill restaurants.

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Foodservice Had the Highest Quit Rate in November But Managed To Net Employees

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Nearly 7% of accommodation and foodservice workers—or 920,000—quit their jobs in November, far surpassing any other industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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FEDA Urges Congress To End Build Back Better Effort

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FEDA joined other trade groups in signing a letter urging congressional leaders to end efforts to pass the multi-trillion-dollar Build Back Better package and instead focus on addressing inflation, labor shortages and supply chain constraints.

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Bubbakoo’s Burritos Taps New CFO

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The American-fusion Mexican brand Bubbakoo’s Burritos has promoted its vice president of finance and development, Christopher Ives, to CFO.

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Nutritionists Predict Eating for Health, Immunity Will Be the Next Big Trend

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While the pandemic may have had some consumers seeking comfort foods early on, registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) are forecasting that, for the long term, the pandemic is shifting consumer preferences to foods with health benefits.

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Hatco Promotes Director of Finance to CFO

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The Milwaukee-based foodservice equipment manufacturer Hatco Corp. promoted its director of finance, Cindy Cervantes, to vice president and CFO.   

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EMC Hospitality Acquires Manufacturers’ Representative Hodak Sales

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EMC Hospitality, which formed late last year as a result of a merger between PCH Solutions and Cuffari Marketing Group, has made its first acquisition as it picked up the manufacturers’ representative Hodak Sales in MAFSI Region 22.

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Twin Peaks To Quadruple Its Footprint in Mexico

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Just months after Fat Brands acquired Twin Peaks, the restaurant company is set to ramp up the number of sports lodges in Mexico.

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Top Dealer Stories of the Year

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While industry challenges added to the workload this past year, they couldn’t keep some dealerships from giving back to their communities, making strategic acquisitions, celebrating milestone anniversaries and expanding their showrooms.

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New Laws Impacting Foodservice That Go into Effect Jan. 1

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A new batch of laws is set to kick in at the start of the new year. From alcohol to-go regulations and food waste laws to minimum wage hikes and single-use plasticware restrictions, a lot could affect those in the foodservice industry.

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