Subway Hires Global Chief Digital and Information Officer

By FER Edit

Donagh Herlihy, a former Bloomin’ Brands executive, is joining Subway, where he is expected to aid in an enhancement of the chain’s digital experience.

Operators’ Optimism on Display in Latest Restaurant Performance Index

By FER Edit

The National Restaurant Association’s latest Restaurant Performance Index, released April 30, experienced a 5% increase in March, to 105.1.

What Restaurants Need to Know, Do For Workplace Safety Compliance

By Lauren Coughlin

Melanie L. Paul and Chris Schlag, of Jackson Lewis, share best practices for restaurants in a webinar titled “Serving Up OSHA Compliance: How to Operate Safely in the Pandemic.”

Operations Made Easier With Kitchen Innovations Awards

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The 2021 Kitchen Innovations Award recipients improve back-of-house operations to benefit operators.

Publisher’s Note: Speed Dating, Foodservice Style

By Randy Hano

Our Suite Rotation Technology helps build relationships.

From the Editor: Here and Now

By Allison Rezendes

One awards program makes quick work of seeing some new equipment.

Hobart GmbH Names Director of After Sales Service

By FER Edit

Matthias Siebert, an employee of Hobart since 2015, has been named director of after sales service.

German Coffee Machine Manufacturer Unveils New Training Facility

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WMF Professional Coffee Machines is taking its in-house expertise to the next level with the recent launch of its Coffee Excellence Centre.

Henny Penny Announces New Sales Director for EMEA, New Distributor in Malaysia

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Charlotte Intiso joins the manufacturer as head of sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, while Examas Jaya is the company’s new distributor in Malaysia.

Soft-Serve Machine Maker Acquires IOT Tech Startup

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Spaceman USA, manufacturer of commercial soft serve and frozen beverage equipment, is set to acquire BDE Innovation, a food equipment IOT tech startup.

Jack in the Box Hires 2, Including a Jollibee Exec

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Carlson Choi starts May 3 as chief information officer while Steve Piano started as chief people officer on April 26.

7-Eleven Counting on QSR for Growth in 2021

By FER Edit

Two restaurants, Parlor Pizza and Raise the Roost, are side-by-side in the newest Evolution Store in Virginia.