CEC Entertainment Taps New COO of International

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Mario Centola will lead the brand’s international growth as it aims to reach 100 global locations by 2023.

Cookie Plug Promotes Development Officer to CEO

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The cookie concept promoted Chief Development Officer Chris Wyland to CEO as the brand gears up for national expansion.

Restaurant Job Growth Picks Up in September

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The industry added 60,000 jobs last month but remains 4.5% below pre-pandemic staffing levels.

Expansion Roundup: 4 Brands Grow Abroad

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FER looks at recently announced expansion plans for Chuck E. Cheese, Krispy Kreme, Happy Joe’s Pizza and Odd Burger.

Merco Installs New VP of Sales and Marketing

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Sheri Noordhof is taking the reins as vice president of sales and marketing at Merco.

CFESA Mourns Passing of Cobblestone Ovens President Christopher Heina

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CFESA announced today the passing of longtime member Christopher Heina, president of Cobblestone Ovens.

Genghis Grill’s New Prototype Takes on Fast-Casual Service Model

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Set to open early next year, the smaller-format prototype aims to improve speed of service and better serve the growing off-premise segment.

FEDA Presents 2022 Gold Awards

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FEDA honored its distributor and manufacturer members for their achievements during an awards ceremony on Sept. 22.

4 Tips for Maintaining Ice Machines

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A little TLC can keep ice machines running and prevent unsightly and unsanitary bacterial growth and mold.

Restaurant Brands Provide Updates Following Hurricane Ian

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Restaurant brands are working on getting back to business and reopening closed stores following Hurricane Ian, which made landfall in southwest Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on Sept. 28.