Middleby COO to Retire at End of Year

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Middleby Corporation also announced two new senior management appointments.

Performance Reps Northwest Announces New Hire

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Devin McGraw joins the outside sales team.

Recently Retired Rimsza Offers Industry Predictions, More

By Lauren Coughlin

Kim Gill Rimsza offers her two cents on her longtime industry.

Oneida Appoints Former TriMark Leader as CEO

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Former TriMark United East President Scott McDaniel has been named the CEO of Oneida Hospitality Group.

In Anticipation of Eventual Dine-in Boom, BJ’s Invests in Kitchen Tech and Partitions

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During a Q4 earnings call, BJ’s leaders divulged details of some forward-looking investments, including new partitions and technology improvements.

US Foods To Rebrand Dozens of Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores

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US Foods acquired Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores in April 2020 and will now rebrand 72 of its stores to be a “one-stop-shop for restaurant operators and food industry professionals.”

Food Hall Designed for Post-COVID Dining Coming to Tennessee

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Marble City Market will feature enhanced ventilation, generous outdoor seating, integrated online ordering and contactless payment systems.

Energy Star Highlights Areas of Product Discussion, Focus

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In its latest report, Energy Star noted recent and upcoming product specification updates from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Carrols Restaurant Group Hires New COO

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Carl Hauch, formerly of Starbucks and Barnes & Noble, named chief operating officer at Carrols Restaurant Group

Unified Brands Promotes Longtime Employee and Hires 2 Newcomers

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Clay Thames, a 20-year employee of Unified Brands, has been promoted.

New EllaMia Coffeeshops to Double as Shared Kitchens

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EllaMia, a coffeeshop and bakery with locations in London and Dubai, is set to make its California debut on Feb. 23 before expanding to Chicago and Seattle this spring.

California Senate Bill Aims to Throw Restaurants ‘A Lifeline’

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In a sign of the times, many restaurants have turned to outdoor tents and even igloos to increase in-person capacity during the pandemic. In California, such structures might stick around.