Incentivizing Teens, Young Adults Could Be Key To Staffing Restaurants This Summer

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Slight increases in workforce participation rates for 16- to 24-year-olds would significantly add to the labor pool.

Zaxby’s Welcomes New Chief Development Officer

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The quick-service brand appointed industry franchising veteran Mike Mettler as chief development officer.

Centre Partners Acquires Captain D’s for the Second Time

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The private equity firm previously sold the chain to Sentinel Capital Partners in 2017.

Refrigerated Solutions Group Taps New COO

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Casserilla joins RSG from Illinois Tool Works, where he worked for 20-plus years.

Parts Town Expands Leadership Team With Newly Created Role

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Kevin Fink will focus on growing global manufacturer partnerships.

Fat Brands Scoops Up Another Dessert Concept

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The restaurant company expects the acquisition to strengthen its foothold in the category.

Wing Zone Specs Robotics in All Future Restaurant Builds

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The agreement makes Wing Zone the first fast-casual brand in the world to spec food robotics into its operations at this level, according to the robot’s manufacturer.

Culinary Depot Taps Director of Project Management

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The commercial foodservice equipment and supplies dealership has promoted Neil Posen to director of project management.

In Memoriam: Wiczek and Associates’ Dick Wiczek Passes Away

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Longtime MAFSI member and industry veteran Dick Wiczek passed away on May 4 at age 83.

Gallery: From the Show Floor Day 3

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The 2022 National Restaurant Association Show is in its fourth and final day at Chicago’s McCormick Place, but here’s a look at some of the action from Day 3.