Johnson-Lancaster and Associates Lands SEFA’s Member of the Year Award

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SEFA recently honored Johnson-Lancaster and Associates with the Member of the Year award, the highest honor given to a SEFA dealer.

Former Torchy’s Tacos Exec Joins Cotton Patch Cafe

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Dallas-based Cotton Patch Cafe added former Torchy’s Tacos senior executive Scott Hudler to the brand as chief growth officer.

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s To Get $500 Million Makeover

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The overhaul includes physical and digital transformations that will take place over the next four to six years, with more than 500 locations across 20 markets being updated by the end of the year.

Modern Market’s VP of Culinary Talks the Brand’s Redesigned Kitchen Line

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One side of the line is being used exclusively for takeout and delivery orders, preventing in-house orders from getting backed up by to-go orders.

Culinary Depot Promotes Soiefer to Sales Leader

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The commercial foodservice equipment and supplies dealership promoted Dov Soiefer to sales leader.

Nemco Food Equipment Acquires Meister Cook

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Hicksville, Ohio-based Nemco Food Equipment is taking its holding products to the plate-prep assembly line with the acquisition of the custom food equipment manufacturer Meister Cook.

Chefs Share Different Ways To Practice Sustainability in Restaurants

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Participants of the Midwest Chefs’ Perspectives discuss mindful food sourcing and reducing food waste.

Black Box Intelligence Acquires Brand Reputation Management Company

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The acquisition allows Black Box to offer operators insights into online customer reviews via a “reputation hub.”  

Shake Shack To Shake Out More Drive-Thrus

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The burger chain plans to double the number of drive-thru locations by the end of the year, with five more expected.

Metal Duquet To Acquire Atelier du Chef

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Quebec-based Metal Duquet intends to broaden its offerings by acquiring a majority stake in the foodservice equipment and supplies dealership Atelier du Chef.