Frozen treats are often seen as a summer novelty, but to restaurants, they’re a high-margin necessity. From quick-serve restaurants looking to boost ticket sizes to bars serving up craft frozen beverages around the clock, operators need equipment that can keep up with high demand without sacrificing the delicate quality of a frozen treat. That is…
The addition to the frozen dessert machine maker’s network marks a ‘significant step’ in strengthening its presence in the two states.
Maria Cacciapuoti, who has served the brand for 10-plus years, will partner with franchisees to modernize the KFC experience.
A chief people officer also joins the service company, which operates in all 50 states.
The brand continues to explore expansion beyond traditional restaurant formats.
This year’s event will include board elections as well as the association’s biennial awards dinner, a black tie event.
Catch updates from Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Layne’s Chicken Fingers.
Edwards, who has served the company for more than two decades, will lead the chain and general market sales organizations.
The deal will allow the 15-store brand to speed up its expansion across the Southeast.
Upcoming store openings will strengthen the global chicken chain’s presence in its high-priority markets of California and New York.