Starbucks, Mercedes-Benz Open First EV Charging Hub

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A West Coast Starbucks store now offers an EV station, complete with chargers open to all EV brands.

The Restaurant Store Adds Third Florida Location

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The dealership expanded to Florida in 2024 and now operates stores in Orlando, Jacksonville and Davie.

Moe’s Casa Mexicana To Soon Open International Flagship

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The brand’s first unit at Elan Miracle mall in Gurugram, India, will be followed by a second set to open at Ambience Mall Vasant Kunj, also in Gurugram.

Jersey Mike’s Taps Industry Vet for Global Growth

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Andy Skehan will spearhead the fast-casual’s global expansion with a focus on Canada and the UK.

Ignite Foodservice Hires 2 Sales Leaders

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Chris LaBella joins the firm as vice president of sales and Wade Breaux is now territory sales manager for Washington, Idaho and Montana.

Smash Burgers, Comfort Foods Drive 2026 Trends

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The National Restaurant Association points to menu trends in its 2026 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast.

FCSI’s 30-Hour Fundraising Campaign Now Underway

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The FCSI Educational Foundation, marking 30 years in operation, has launched its 30 Hours for 30 Years campaign, which seeks to raise $30,000 between Thursday, Nov. 20, and Friday, Nov. 21. To support the campaign—which offers suggested support levels between $30-$3,000, as well as an “other” option—click here. Donors can choose one-time or monthly gifts. “Thirty…

FH&W Adds Corporate Chef, Expands Ownership Team

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The manufacturers’ rep firm has added Jon Miller as corporate chef and promoted Curtis Price to ownership team member.

Int’l. Dairy Queen Enters New Markets Abroad

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The first unit under the new deals opened this week in Taipei, Taiwan, while additional locations will start to open next year.

Boston Showcase Co. Hires Design Operations Manager

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Jessica Gates brings expertise in BIM software to the role and will help mentor designers and introduce solutions.

Unox Acquires Italy-Based Roboqbo

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Unox aims to offer a platform capable of managing all food prep and cooking processes.

MAFSI Again Reports Modest Sales Growth

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The most recent quarter saw sales improve more than 2%, marking the second consecutive modest gain in quarterly sales.