Expansion Roundup: U.K. Chain Expands Stateside and More

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This week, two brands announced overseas growth plans, while a U.K. concept announced store openings stateside.

MAFSI Mourns Passing of Longtime Member

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Jay Mincks began his career with Rubbermaid before founding his own manufacturers’ representative firm.

Polar King Mobile Adds New Dealer in North Carolina

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Polar King Mobile added Eastern Equipment Service as its new dealer in North Carolina.

Dining Out Tops List of Inflation-Related Spending Cuts

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42% of consumers polled say they’ll save by cutting back on eating out.

McDonald’s Canada Taps First Woman CEO

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McDonald’s Canada promoted Michele Boudria to president and CEO, making her the first woman to hold the positions.

Restaurant Sales Growth Continues to Slow

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While restaurants still are exceeding last year’s sales, the sales growth rate has slowed “considerably” in the last four weeks.

The Peach Cobbler Factory Names New CEO

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Nashville, Tenn.-based Peach Cobbler Factory has elevated its president, Greg George, to CEO, effective May 1.

Service Manager Hopes To See More Techs Enter the Field, Better Planned Maintenance

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Scott Westbrook, Alto-Shaam’s new regional service manager for the northeast, weighs in on what the industry has been like recently, what he thinks will help more technicians enter the field and a misconception about planned maintenance.

Papa Johns Taps Former Inspire Brands Exec As Chief Restaurant Officer

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The chain appointed 20-year restaurant and pizza industry veteran Joe Sieve as its new chief restaurant officer, effective May 2.

Yum China Appoints New General Manager for KFC

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Yum China named Warton Wang general manager for KFC after promoting its current general manager, Johnson Huang, to the newly created role of chief customer officer.