Bojangles Sketches Multi-Year Growth Plan Involving New Markets

By FER Edit

The latest deal with Chaac Foods Restaurants is the second major franchise development this year for the Southern chicken chain.

Burger King To Test Sustainable Packaging Alternatives in Miami

By FER Edit

The chain will test alternatives to eight of its most-used, guest-facing items as part of a pilot program while also expanding its test markets for reusables.

Tao Group Hospitality Acquires Hakkasan Group

By FER Edit

The brands believe the newly combined company will be well-positioned to take advantage of “pent-up demand, setting the stage for long-term growth.”

Ohio Distributor Gains Territory, Henny Penny Products In Acquisition

By FER Edit

Cleveland-based foodservice equipment distributor Kappus acquired fellow Ohio distributor Remagen on May 1.

Poll Takes Pulse of How, If Consumers Will Dine This Mother’s Day

By FER Edit

Research firm Technomic shares its findings on consumer dining plans for this Mother’s Day.

BurgerFi Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

By FER Edit

Henry Gonzalez has served as a contractor for the fast-casual chain since the beginning of the year, but his foodservice industry roots run much deeper.

Equipex Names New Sales, Marketing Reps in MAFSI Region 2

By FER Edit

BSE North and Gabriel Group will represent the manufacturer across portions of MAFSI Region 2.

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.