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Expansion Roundup: Qdoba, Capriotti’s and More Take Off

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This week has been filled with expansion news, from Qdoba entering Puerto Rico to Capriotti’s and Wing Zone getting 53 new shops. Here’s a look are the latest growth plans for these brands and more.

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Donatos’ Former VP of Development Returns as President

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Donatos is bringing back one of its former executives, Kevin King, to serve as president, starting Jan. 4, 2022.

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Alto-Shaam Hires New Regional Service Manager

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Alto-Shaam is expanding its technical service team with the hiring of Scott Westbrook as the new regional service manager for the northeast region of the U.S.

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Darden’s CEO Is Retiring, Successor Named

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Darden Restaurants’ CEO and chairman of the board of directors, Gene Lee, will retire as CEO effective May 29, 2022. To fill his shoes, the restaurant company appointed Darden’s current president and COO, Ricardo Cardenas, as CEO and member of the board.

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Technomic Makes Big-Picture Predictions for 2022

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The global research firm forecasts industry recovery will continue in 2022, while operators will get more innovative than ever.

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Boelter Hires Supply Chain Director

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The Boelter Cos., one of FER’s Top Dealers of 2021, has brought on Mark Nachreiner as supply chain and category director to lead the dealership’s Foodservice Equipment Supply Chain Improvement Initiative.   

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Chipotle Is Opening A Futuristic Chipotlane Digital Kitchen  

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Set to open later this month in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, this format nixes indoor dining altogether and instead will exclusively fulfill digital orders for pickup and delivery.

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Alto-Shaam Names Scott Taylor to Newly Created Sales Role in U.K.

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Alto-Shaam is expanding support in the United Kingdom with the appointment of Scott Taylor to the newly created role of regional sales manager in the U.K.

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Chefs Talk 2022 Game Plan at Midwest Chefs’ Perspectives Roundtable

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Reducing labor and food costs and finding new uses for existing spaces are a few priorities for participants of the Midwest Chefs’ Perspectives roundtable.

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Popeyes To Enter France and Open Hundreds of Restaurants

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Popeyes announced today it inked a landmark deal to enter France in 2022 and open “hundreds” of restaurants across multiple formats in the coming years.

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