Italy’s HostMilano to Focus on IoT, Hygiene, Sustainability, More

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HostMilano, an international trade show for those in the foodservice, catering and hospitality industries, is cooking up its 42nd edition.

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NASCAR On Its Marks, Gets Set to Launch Virtual Restaurant

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Virtual Dining Concepts, the company behind Mariah Carey’s virtual cookie brand and more, plans to launch NASCAR Refuel this August.

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Investors Deepen Pockets of Pizza Robot Creator

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Picnic, creator of an automated pizza assembly system and a 2021 Kitchen Innovations Awards recipient, has drawn investor support to the tune of $16.3 million.

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Cooper’s Hawk Fills Chief Restaurant Officer Role

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Beth Scott, formerly of Bloomin’ Brands, serves on the National Restaurant Association board and actively advocates to advance opportunities for women in the industry.

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Muscle Maker Acquires 13-Unit Poke Bowl Chain

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Muscle Maker says Pokemoto will fit well within its ghost kitchen model, among other draws.

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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application Period Ends Monday

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Foodservice establishments that are eligible for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund have until 8 p.m. EST on Monday, May 24, to apply.

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BSE North Now Representing Alto-Shaam

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Alto-Shaam has gained the representation of BSE North in MAFSI Region 2 (upstate New York to Western Pennsylvania).

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Auntie Anne’s Texas Store Signals Move in New Direction

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Soft pretzel lovers in the Wylie, Tex. area have a new on-the-go option with the opening of Auntie Anne’s first drive-thru.

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Ghost Kitchens, More in the Cards for Jack in the Box

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This summer, Jack in the Box expects to launch up to eight ghost kitchens in partnership with REEF Kitchens.

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Roark Capital Sweetens Portfolio With Acquisition of Bakeries

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Nothing Bundt Cakes joins the company of Culver’s, The Cheesecake Factory, Dunkin’ and more as the firm’s 29th restaurant investment.

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Costa Coffee Wants Remote Workers Back

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A Costa Coffee in the West Hampstead area of London has debuted a setup geared toward once again bringing remote workers back into its shops.

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California-Based Coffee Chain Hires Exec Amid ‘Critical Growth Period’

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As president of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s Americas and India markets, Sanjiv Razdan will oversee growth opportunities, omnichannel improvements and more.

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