Expansion Roundup: 4 Brands Ink New Development Deals

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In this week’s Expansion Roundup, FER looks at recently announced growth plans for Peach Cobbler Factory, Juice It Up, Toasted Yolk and Clean Eatz.  

Insinger Strengthens Representation in Southeast, Midwest

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Insinger Machine Co. added Cutting Edge Marketing Agents and Daly and DeRoma Group as its latest manufacturers’ representatives.

Fat Brands Picks Up Momentum in the QSR Space

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The company entered the category last summer after acquiring five quick-service brands.

Restaurant Sales Enter Third Week of Single-Digit Growth

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While restaurant sales growth improved for the week ending April 3, it slowed to single-digit growth for the third week.

Zink Foodservice Taps Regional Account Manager

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The manufacturers’ representative Zink Foodservice has hired Stephanie Tragesser as regional account manager.

The Hansen Group To Represent Antunes

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The manufacturers’ representative The Hansen Group has added Antunes to its portfolio.

New Energy Star Specifications for Commercial Ovens Released

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released Final Version 3.0 Energy Star specifications for commercial ovens, which will take effect on Jan. 12.

Food Away from Home Index Spikes to 40-Year High

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As operators battle their own higher costs, menu prices continue to rise—and they’ve now hit a new high.

Panera Tests New AI-Powered Coffee System

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The system is designed to improve labor efficiencies and quality by automating the coffee monitoring process.

Two Emerging Brands Launch Franchising Efforts

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Bowled Healthy Food Co. and Hot Chikn Kitchn, a pair of brands that were established early in the pandemic, are launching franchising programs to grow their footprints.