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Bloomin’ Brands Develops Smaller Outback Prototype

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Bloomin’ Brands is looking to improve efficiencies and the guest experience at Outback Steakhouse through a recently developed smaller, less-expensive prototype, along with equipment upgrades.

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Papa Johns Shuffles International Leadership Team

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Papa Johns made changes to its leadership team following the announcement of the retirement of Jack Swaysland, COO of international.

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Beef-A-Roo Unveils New Container Model

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The regional chain Beef-A-Roo is banking on a new store model, one it says is unique to the fast-casual space, to grow its footprint from eight stores to 50 in the next several years.

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Expansion Roundup: 4 Brands’ Big Deals

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In this week’s Expansion Roundup, FER looks at recently announced growth plans for Teriyaki Madness, Wingstop, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers and Twin Peaks.

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Zink Foodservice Adds to Illinois, Wisconsin Team

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The manufacturers’ representative has hired Kelli Key as a regional account manager.

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Fogo de Chao Unveils New Two-Story Flagship Location

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The Brazilian brand is looking to elevate—quite literally—the guest experience.

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Moe’s Southwest Grill Picks Up Former Taziki’s Exec

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The brand also rounds out its leadership team with the hiring of former Fat Brands marketing officer.

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Mediterranean Restaurant Gets Helping Hand from Robotic Sous Chef

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The robot will prepare salads and bowls at Bonapita as the brand continues to battle staffing challenges.  

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Founder of One Source Reps Passes Away

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MAFSI announced the passing of Gary Inverso, one of the founders of the foodservice equipment manufacturers’ representative group One Source Reps in MAFSI Region 4.

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Top 50 U.S. Restaurant Chain Rankings Announced

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The Top 5 chains retained their ranks in The NPD Group’s 2022 report. 

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