Two west coast manufacturers’ representative groups—PCH Solutions and Cuffari Marketing Group—have merged into one, becoming EMC.
MOREAfter securing an additional $9 million in funding, the Toronto-based company announced plans to open five more food halls next year, with 50 locations planned across Canada in the next five years.
MOREFrom egg sandwiches gaining popularity to delivery kitchens losing steam, Technomic made its predictions on what it believes will be the six biggest trends for the coming year in its “2022 Global Restaurant Trends Forecast.”
MOREThe foodservice solutions group Kain McArthur is now representing Federal Industries, a manufacturer of refrigerated, heated and ambient display merchandisers.
MOREThe brands expect the move will allow them to accelerate growth plans, invest in digital and technology capabilities and increase profitability.
MORERon Kochman co-founded the foodservice design technologies company KCL in 1985 with his son, Kevin Kochman.
MOREThis week in Expansion Roundup, FER takes a look at growth plans for Starbucks, Pizza Pizza Limited, The Dolly Llama, Twin Peaks and Blaze Pizza.
MOREThe acquisition marks the fourth for Parts Town’s parent since April.
MORETechnomic cites softness in travel and leisure and less traffic for independents as reasons for the decline.
MOREThe Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management released its “2021 Industry Standards and Benchmark Comparisons” study, and it puts numbers to trends that have become apparent in the industry—including rising product and labor costs and increasing check averages.
MOREMooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes has tapped former Mongolian Concepts executive Doug Willmarth as its new president, replacing Tony Darden who left the brand in the spring to join Jack in the Box as senior vice president and COO.
MOREDennis Lock will serve as a national account executive, and Christopher Lustberg will serve as national sales manager for the Eastern region of the U.S.
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