Church’s Chicken Taps New Executive To Lead International Development

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The company has hired QSR sector veteran Ignacio Barbadillo as director of international new business development as it looks to open an estimated 100 new restaurants this year throughout the Americas, the Middle East and Asia.

Easy Ice Picks Up Biltmore Refrigeration

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The full-service ice machine subscription solutions provider Easy Ice has added to its portfolio with the acquisition of Biltmore Refrigeration.

Firehouse Subs Gets First COO in 13 Years

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Firehouse Subs, which recently was acquired by Restaurant Brands Int’l. (RBI), has named RBI veteran Mike Hancock COO, marking the first time the executive role has been filled since 2009.

Foodservice Industry Decelerates for Fourth Straight Month, Says Technomic

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Technomic released its TIndex—a measurement of the health of the foodservice industry—for January, and it shows the industry has experienced four consecutive months of deceleration.

Nissco Honors Partners for Successes With Annual Awards

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Despite 2021 being a trying year for the foodservice and restaurant industry, dozens of Nissco Restaurant Dealer Group’s partners rose above and were recognized for their achievements.

Carpigiani Gains New Distributors in Washington, Arizona

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Carpigiani has appointed Northsound Refrigeration and its subsidiary company Sound Refrigeration as its new distributors for Washington and Arizona.

TriMark To Pay Record $48.5 Million in Federal Fraud Claims Settlement

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TriMark USA has agreed to pay a record $48.5 million settlement to resolve allegations that its subsidiaries, TriMark Gill Marketing and Gill Group, improperly manipulated federal small business contracts intended for small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans.

Choosing the Right Control System for Your Equipment

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One of the most important pieces in foodservice equipment design is the control system. The controls contained within equipment not only provide the power and functionality, but also greatly influence the users experience, food quality and consistency, safety, and efficiency. All things considered, once the time comes for a manufacturer to select a control system…

Supply Chain Challenges Continue To Hinder Foodservice E&S Manufacturers

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Respondents in NAFEM’s latest member survey once again report rising costs of shipping and supply shortages as top concerns.

2022 Kitchen Innovations Awards Announced

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The wait is over: The recipients of the foodservice industry’s prestigious 2022 Kitchen Innovations Awards have been announced.