Dine Brands and Inspire Brands announced overseas expansion plans for Applebee’s, IHOP and Arby’s, and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Wienerschnitzel and Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken are growing domestically. Here’s a look at the details in this week’s Expansion Roundup.
CKE Restaurants picked up former Boston Market executive Eric Wyatt as its new senior vice president of Hardee’s.
Lance Trenary, president and CEO of Golden Corral, will serve as chair of the association’s board of directors, and Kent Walrack, retired executive vice president and chief strategy officer of Lyons Magnus, will serve as chair of the educational foundation’s board of trustees.
Jaime Nau will oversee the Middleby national account teams that work with global restaurant chains, convenience stores, retail outlets, government programs and other strategic accounts.
Shawn Thompson previously served in executive roles with Supercuts, Tim Hortons and Restaurant Brands Int’l.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop signed an agreement with franchisee Richard Maddox to open 50 new shops throughout the southeast, and each will be constructed to accommodate a drive-thru, a first for the brand.
Nick Cribb and John Schwindt offer operators their best tips on how they can collaborate with their service technicians to ensure they’re getting the best service possible while minimizing setbacks for the agents.
The commercial cooking equipment provider Vulcan has hired Mike Conway to serve as business development manager and leading sales expert for fryers, griddles and charbroilers.
The Dallas-based Smoothie King has picked up franchise industry veteran Shawn Caric to serve as vice president of franchise development as the brand works toward “aggressive” long-term growth.
Alto-Shaam is now showcasing its commercial kitchen equipment at a new hybrid demonstration kitchen and working restaurant in Mexico City.
The Birnamwood, Wis.-based Mr Brews Taphouse has hired restaurant industry veteran Kenny Leetch as its new senior vice president of operations.
Hoshizaki has acquired the Italian commercial icemaker manufacturer Brema in a move it hopes will help it become the No. 1 commercial icemaker manufacturer in Europe.