5 Foodservice Trends to Heat Up in 2022

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Baum + Whiteman predicts robots will be the No. 1 trend of 2022, but the consultancy also expects plant-based chicken and ghost kitchens to gain in popularity after getting a good start this year.

Middleby Adds Emma Ashton as Director of Consultant Services

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In her new role with Middleby, she will be responsible for leading efforts to engage and educate commercial foodservice consultants.

Digital Kitchen Company Appoints International CEO as It Heads into Saudi Arabia

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The digital kitchen company C3 is looking to bring its portfolio of more than 40 culinary brands to Saudi Arabia, and it now has a CEO to help get it done.

MarkeTeam Taps New Sales Manager

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Jason Stevens will be responsible for managing existing customers while developing new business in greater Seattle, central Washington and eastern Washington.

Expansion Roundup: 4 Restaurant Brands Are Having Their Firsts

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From California Pizza Kitchen launching its first-ever domestic franchise program to Hwy 55 introducing standalone models, these brands—and more—are looking to grow.

McDonald’s Looks To Build a More Diverse Franchise Base by Alleviating Financial Barriers

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McDonald’s is looking to build a more diverse franchise base by lessening the financial barriers that prevent some from becoming franchise owners.

Dave & Buster’s Taps Industry Veteran to New International Development Role

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Dave & Buster’s is looking to bring its locations to new markets across the globe with the hiring of industry veteran Antonio Bautista.

Premier Foodservice Group Adds to Its Team

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The manufacturers’ representative announced the addition of Michael Pavelka, effective Jan. 1, to its team in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Supply Chain Disruptions Challenge School Meal Programs

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A new study from the School Nutrition Association gives a glimpse of what school meal programs have been dealing with as supply chain challenges disrupt operations behind the serving counter.

Scooter’s Coffee Adds Vice President of Distribution

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Scooter’s Coffee has hired former Whataburger executive Eric Rausch as vice president of distribution to help support the brand’s expansion.