MAFSI Predicts ‘Dynamic and Unprecedented Times Ahead’

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MAFSI’s Q1 2021 Business Barometer is out and largely positive, but not without cautionary warnings.

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National Restaurant Association Welcomes New Face to Public Affairs Team

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Brennan Duckett joins the National Restaurant Association as its new technology and innovation policy director.

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Nearly 300K US Restaurants Now Open for Dine-In

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As of June 1, 299,564 U.S. restaurants—132,525 of which are chain restaurants — are open for dine-in, according to research firm Datassential.

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Illinois Extends To-Go Cocktails, Wine Until 2024

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Liquor-serving establishments in Illinois also may offer a free alcoholic beverage to vaccinated customers starting June 10.

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In Memoriam: Elmer Schultz Branch Manager Courtney McDaniel

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Courtney McDaniel, who worked as a branch manager in Pleasantville, N.J., for Elmer Schultz Services Inc., died May 17. He was 53.

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Bloomin’ Brands Names SVP/CMO

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Danielle Vona has held roles as the CMO of company brands Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s Italian Grill.

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5 Figures to Know From the Latest Restaurant Performance Index

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In April, the National Restaurant Association’s RPI stood at 106.3, up from 105.1 the month prior.

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Hoshizaki Formally Appoints Chris Karssiens as President

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Karssiens boasts over 40 years of industry experience, hailing from Middleby, Welbilt and Mantiwoc Foodservice, among others.

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IFMA Dishes Out Silver Plate Awards

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The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association announces the recipients of its 67th annual Silver Plate Awards.

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LTI Promotes Drafter to Drafting Manager

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LTI, a manufacturer specializing in food-serving solutions, has promoted nine-year employee Matt McEwen to the role of drafting manager.

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FEDA Creates Product Data Repository

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Manufacturers may submit product data, and dealers may access it, all at no cost, through the central source.

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Updated: In Plot Twist, Ali Group Makes Play to Acquire Welbilt

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Ali Group says its proposal to acquire Welbilt “is superior in every respect to Welbilt’s pending all-stock transaction with Middleby.”

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