Sizzler Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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The steak-and-salad bar chain points to COVID-19 for its troubles.

Del Taco Adds VP to Oversee Marketing Technology

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Erin Levzow to wrangle all things digital for the Mexican QSR.

Culver’s CEO Announces Plans to Retire

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Culver’s CEO and president Joe Koss will retire at the end of 2020, the burger chain announced today. Koss has been with the Prairie Du Sac, Wis. -chain for 23 years, spending the last four as CEO. He cited the desire to spend more time with his family as the reason for his departure. The…

Wood Stone Expands Leadership Roles, Welcomes New VP and Manufacturers’ Rep

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Bellingham, Wash.-based Wood Stone Corporation announced changes to its leadership team as well as new representation in four states this week. The changes include roles for both Michael Quinn, vice president of global sales,  and Tamra Nelson, vice president of strategic marketing. The company also hired Fred Gapasin as vice president of operations & engineering.…

Follett Selects Michael Raycher as New EVP of Sales

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Longtime employee worked his way up from regional sales manager.

Slim Chickens Has Plans for Rapid Expansion

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The arkansas-based chicken chain looks to expand to East Coast and beyond this year.

Domino’s to Hire 5,000 in U.K.

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With booming sales during the pandemic, Pizza chain ready to bolster its British hiring.

100,000 Restaurants Lost to COVID

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The industry is on track to lose $240 billion this year alone, warns trade group.

National Restaurant Association Blasts CDC Report

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Trade association offers strong rejection of agency’s ‘irresponsible’ conclusion that dining in restaurants increases spread of COVID-19

In August, Restaurant Customers Were Happy With Food and Service

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But diners are starting to bristle at higher check averages.

Zaxby’s Hires First Chief Development Officer

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Vanessa Fox will manage the franchise licensing and development teams to foster continuity with design and construction.

Luby’s Wants to Liquidate All Assets

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Net Proceeds to be distributed to the cafeteria operator’s stockholders.