While the foodservice industry isn’t expected to reach 2019 operator spend levels quite yet, the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association is predicting 4.6% real growth this year compared to 2021.
Paulo Pena will succeed Daniel Accordino, 71, who announced last fall he would retire from his role as chairman, CEO and president after a 50-year career with the company.
In his new role as president, Jay Fiske will lead all strategic and day-to-day company operations.
After a 50-year career at Hotel and Restaurant Supply, Ollie Wilkes, vice president of national accounts, will retire on March 4.
As more customers have turned to I Heart Mac and Cheese’s mobile app to place orders to-go since the pandemic, the Florida-based brand is looking to make the pickup experience more convenient.
Shake Shack is looking to open upward of 50 company-operated Shacks this year as new formats like drive-thru unlock opportunities in new markets.
The Ali Group today announced Peter Nordell, CEO and president of the Edlund Co., will step down on Aug. 31 and named Ryan Whitney as the next president.
For the second straight month, restaurant sales declined in January and were lower than the volumes posted in each of the 10 months leading up to the pandemic.
In this week’s Expansion Roundup, FER looks at growth plans for Fazoli’s, Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice and Curry Pizza House.
Hyphen’s first product, The Makeline, automates the assembly of digital orders. The company says the system can produce 350 meals per hour while improving order accuracy.
Craig Dunaway was promoted from president to COO, while Lance Vaught was promoted from senior vice president of operations to president.
Wingstop increased its domestic unit target to 4,000, up from the previous goal of 3,000. The international target of 3,000 stores remained, setting the brand up for potentially 7,000 global restaurants.