Dine Brands Int’l. signed its first franchise deal in the Caribbean and will bring 17 IHOP locations to the islands.
Rational has selected Premier Foodservice Solutions to serve as an exclusive, independent manufacturers’ representative in MAFSI Region 6.
Starbucks is further investing in efforts to advance racial and social equity by nearly doubling its spend with diverse suppliers by 2030.
Colin Parry was promoted to the newly created role of national sales director, while Ian Leadbetter was promoted to national corporate chef.
The Middleby Corp. has promoted Karl Searl from general manager of Pitco Frialator to president of the company.
The 2,500-sq.-ft. Fridays on the Fly will cater to delivery and to-go customers and comes as the brand’s off-premise sales have tripled since the pandemic.
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants is taking its drive-thrus to the next level as it plans to deploy AI-based voice ordering at all corporate-owned drive-thru locations.
Four of Mobile Fixture’s executives have acquired the company from longtime owner Walne Donald Jr., keeping the Alabama-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealership an employee-owned company.
Globe Food Equipment Co. has promoted Jenni Bair to director of marketing and product development.
The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management has announced its board of directors for 2021-22, including the seating of a new president.