It’s ‘Business as Usual’ for Middleby and Welbilt, Despite Anticipated Acquisition

By Lauren Coughlin

Executives from the two big-name manufacturers talk to Foodservice Equipment Reports about the big deal.

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Steel Shortages, More Constrain Manufacturers’ Operations

By Lauren Coughlin

Amid multiple supply shortages, shipping struggles and more, NAFEM surveyed manufacturers to better gauge the current impact on their businesses.

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Two Join the Executive Ranks at Franke Foodservice Systems

By FER Edit

Peter Revesz takes on the role of president of the Americas business unit, while Rick Seiss was named vice president of global product development.

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New CEO Takes Charge at Recently Acquired Freddy’s

By FER Edit

Chris Dull, former president and CEO of Global Franchise Group, has replaced Freddy’s co-founder Randy Simon as CEO of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

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Denny’s Executives Tout Impact of Chain’s New Virtual Brands

By FER Edit

About 70% of transactions from The Burger Den occurred during dinner and late-night dayparts, compared to approximately 35% for the traditional Denny’s brand.

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Topgolf Founders’ Puttshack Tees Up for Growth With Investment

By FER Edit

It may not have a traditional golf course, but Puttshack is still seeing the green.

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Iowa Manufacturer Appoints Director of Marketing, Product Management

By FER Edit

High-speed oven and microwave oven manufacturer ACP Inc. announced the hire of Sara Reasner as its director of marketing and product management.

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Over 186K Restaurants Have Sought Federal Relief; 16K Funded A Week Later

By FER Edit

About 186,200 restaurants, including 97,600 priority businesses, have applied for the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund in a two-day span.

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Bojangles Sketches Multi-Year Growth Plan Involving New Markets

By FER Edit

The latest deal with Chaac Foods Restaurants is the second major franchise development this year for the Southern chicken chain.

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Burger King To Test Sustainable Packaging Alternatives in Miami

By FER Edit

The chain will test alternatives to eight of its most-used, guest-facing items as part of a pilot program while also expanding its test markets for reusables.

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Tao Group Hospitality Acquires Hakkasan Group

By FER Edit

The brands believe the newly combined company will be well-positioned to take advantage of “pent-up demand, setting the stage for long-term growth.”

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Ohio Distributor Gains Territory, Henny Penny Products In Acquisition

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Cleveland-based foodservice equipment distributor Kappus acquired fellow Ohio distributor Remagen on May 1.

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