Chipotle, Wendy’s, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Among Chains Poised for 2021 Growth

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Chipotle is the latest restaurant chain to share its expansion plans for this year, with 200 stores planned.

Former Dunkin’ Brands Exec Joins Little Caesars

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Jeremy Vitaro will be responsible for Little Caesars’ new unit growth domestically and around the world.

In ‘Milestone Event’ for the Industry, Middleby To Acquire Welbilt

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The combined company will have approximately $3.7 billion in combined 2020 sales.

Pentair to Acquire Assets of 35-Year-Old Beverage Equipment Service Company

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Ken’s Beverage, a provider of beverage equipment and service for brewers, fountain dispensers and filter systems, has clients including McDonald’s.

Taco Bell’s Hot Sauce Packet Recycling Program to Debut This Year

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Later this year, Taco Bell is launching a pilot program in the U.S. to recycle the single-use hot sauce packets.

Winholt Gains New Representation in Four States

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Specialty Equipment Sales Company has been hired to represent New York-based foodservice equipment manufacturer Winholt within two MAFSI territories.

Arctic Food Equipment Crowned Dealer of the Year by Excell

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Denver-based buying group Excell Foodservice Equipment Dealer Network honored the resilience and hard work of dealers and vendors during its virtual awards ceremony on April 14.

Starbucks’ Research Center Opening This Winter at ASU

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Despite its apparent business acumen, Starbucks is college-bound, as the coffee giant and Arizona State University are collaborating on a new innovation center.

Tech-24 Gains Edge in Grocery Sector With Latest Acquisition

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The commercial foodservice equipment repair provider acquired United Service Technologies in a deal backed by HCI Equity Partners.

China’s Luckin Coffee Garners Investment

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Luckin Coffee, the Chinese chain which recently grabbed attention amid a probe into its finances, has new investors.

Blaze Pizza Hires New CFO, Outlines Growth Plans

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Blaze Pizza is on a hot streak, recently serving up news of a fresh CFO as well as plans for 16 more restaurants.

Restaurant Sales Continue Upward Trend in March

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U.S. restaurant sales, while $3 billion below pre-pandemic sales from February 2020, are seemingly on the rebound.