Expansion Roundup: U.K. Chain Expands Stateside and More

By FER Edit

This week, two brands announced overseas growth plans, while a U.K. concept announced store openings stateside.

MAFSI Mourns Passing of Longtime Member

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Jay Mincks began his career with Rubbermaid before founding his own manufacturers’ representative firm.

Polar King Mobile Adds New Dealer in North Carolina

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Polar King Mobile added Eastern Equipment Service as its new dealer in North Carolina.

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.