Starbucks Blends Pickup Concept With Just Walk Out Tech in New Store

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Customers at the New York City location have the option to order ahead on the mobile app or enter the Amazon Go market, equipped with contactless payment technology, to shop an assortment of favorites from both Starbucks and Amazon Go.

Panera’s New Design Puts the Ovens Front and Center

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As Panera employees bake bread and bakery items fresh every day and night, the fast-casual brand is making the baking experience the star of the show in its next-generation bakery-cafe design.

Restaurant Sales Growth Rebounds, Says Black Box

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Restaurant sales have picked back up after a downturn last week, according to Black Box Financial Intelligence’s weekly “Restaurant Industry Performance Pulse.”

Middleby Culinary Elevates Kyle Wilson to Chef de Cuisine

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Middleby Culinary has elevated Kyle Wilson from executive sous chef at Middleby Innovation Kitchens to chef de cuisine.

Food Service Holdings Promotes Its C-Suite

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Food Service Holdings has promoted Stephanie Luros-Gilbert to executive vice president of corporate growth strategy and Mike Crider to executive vice president of operations.

Ali Group Taps New President at Belshaw Adamatic

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The manufacturer has promoted Stan Dettloff from vice president of operations and engineering at Belshaw Adamatic to president.

Joe Warren & Sons Co. Names Vice President

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Joe Warren & Sons Co. has promoted Christopher Warren from director of operations to vice president, effective Jan. 1.

Robots To Serve Up Sa’Moto in Fully Automated Kitchen

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C3 and Nommi are partnering to launch a fully automated robotic kitchen using the Sa’Moto restaurant brand.

Papa Johns To Roll Out New Restaurant Design

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Papa Johns soon will be delivering a new restaurant design to its stores that looks to give customers a sleeker dine-in experience and quicker pickup experience, while easing back-of-house operations for team members.

Restaurant Association Forecasts What’s Hot for 2022

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The National Restaurant Association released its annual “What’s Hot Culinary Forecast” today that explores what 350 culinary chefs believe will be the hottest topics, trends and products for the coming year.