Lakeside Names National Sales Manager

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Lakeside Mfg. has promoted Marianne Schussler-Yenor to national sales manager for its foodservice division.

Expansion Roundup: Dine Brands, CPK Enter New Countries

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This week in Expansion Roundup, FER looks at recently announced expansion plans for the brands, both of which are opening shop in new countries.

Capriotti’s Tests Pizza Robot As It Looks To Expand Into New Dayparts

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Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is looking to speed up its slower evening and late-night hours with a new addition: a robotic pizzeria.

Denny’s Acquires 52-Unit Breakfast Chain for $82.5M

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Keke’s Breakfast Cafe will continue operating independently from Denny’s.

Yum China Breaks Ground on Its Biggest Greenfield Supply Chain Project

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The nearly 700,000-square-foot facility located in Shanghai’s Jiading district will serve as the headquarters for supply chain operations.

Chipotle Makes First Two Investments Via Its New Venture Fund

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The chain is backing a robotic makeline and plant-based protein company.

Are You Rinsing Your Produce the Right Way?

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About 48 million people in the U.S. (one in six) get sick each year from foodborne diseases, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is a significant public health burden that is largely preventable, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is on a mission to decrease…

CMA Accepts Ali Group, Welbilt’s Plan To Divest Ice Company

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After months of investigating the anticipated merger due to competition concerns, the U.K.’s CMA has accepted the manufacturers’ solution of divesting Manitowoc Ice.

Salad and Go Officially Welcomes Morrison As CEO

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The announcement comes more than four months after Wingstop broke the news that Morrison resigned as CEO to helm Salad and Go, where he served on the board of directors since 2020.

Focus Brands Adds Senior VP of Franchise Sales

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Mike Woodward will oversee the franchise sales team, which is primarily focused on growing the company’s seven brands, and promote brand recognition.