Dining Out Tops List of Inflation-Related Spending Cuts

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42% of consumers polled say they’ll save by cutting back on eating out.

McDonald’s Canada Taps First Woman CEO

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McDonald’s Canada promoted Michele Boudria to president and CEO, making her the first woman to hold the positions.

Restaurant Sales Growth Continues to Slow

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While restaurants still are exceeding last year’s sales, the sales growth rate has slowed “considerably” in the last four weeks.

The Peach Cobbler Factory Names New CEO

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Nashville, Tenn.-based Peach Cobbler Factory has elevated its president, Greg George, to CEO, effective May 1.

Service Manager Hopes To See More Techs Enter the Field, Better Planned Maintenance

By Alyx Arnett

Scott Westbrook, Alto-Shaam’s new regional service manager for the northeast, weighs in on what the industry has been like recently, what he thinks will help more technicians enter the field and a misconception about planned maintenance.

Papa Johns Taps Former Inspire Brands Exec As Chief Restaurant Officer

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The chain appointed 20-year restaurant and pizza industry veteran Joe Sieve as its new chief restaurant officer, effective May 2.

Yum China Appoints New General Manager for KFC

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Yum China named Warton Wang general manager for KFC after promoting its current general manager, Johnson Huang, to the newly created role of chief customer officer.

Chipotle Forms $50 Million New Venture Fund To Invest in Emerging Tech

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The brand is looking to support early-stage companies that could ‘revolutionize’ the industry.

Middleby China Beefs Up Sales Team

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Middleby China has added Edward Jiang to its sales team as senior key account director.

Fatburger Coasts Into Its First Theme Park

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Fatburger has made its way into its first amusement park, opening at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J.

Wilson Restaurant Supply Named Dealer of the Year by Excell

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The dealership also picked up an Excellerator Award, Circle of Excellence Award and was named a Top 10 Excell Dealer Member.

Zaxby’s Taps Former Papa John’s Int’l. Exec As COO

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Atlanta-based Zaxby’s has hired restaurant industry veteran Sharlene Smith as COO as it plans to ramp up expansion.