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.

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.

Famous Toastery Names President As It Aims To Double Footprint

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The 26-unit breakfast, brunch and lunch concept Famous Toastery is bolstering its team with the addition of Michael Mabry as president as it aims to double its footprint by 2024.

SHFM Recognizes Industry Excellence With Pair of Awards

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The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management recognized the best in the industry with a pair of awards, the 2021 President’s Award and the Robert Pacifico Award.

TriMark’s CEO Leaves the Company

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TriMark is searching for a new leader after its CEO, Marie Ffolkes, left the company.

Restaurant Sales Are Off to a Strong December Start, Says Black Box

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The first week of December posted stronger sales growth than the monthly sales growth reported for August, September and October—though it was 2 percentage points lower than the strongest week in November.  

How Focus Brands Is Growing Nontraditionally

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Focus Brands is ramping up growth for its seven brands in locations like airports, convenience stores, colleges, amusement parks and more.

Eastern Tabletop Names New Vice President To Lead CleanOhr

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Buck Seward was recruited to introduce global foodservice operators to CleanOhr’s antimicrobial LED technology.

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.