Domino’s Promotes Trio to Senior VP Roles

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Kate Trumbull, Christopher Thomas-Moore and Juan Joachin earned promotions.

PCH Solutions and Cuffari Marketing Group Merge

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Two west coast manufacturers’ representative groups—PCH Solutions and Cuffari Marketing Group—have merged into one, becoming EMC.

Kitchen Hub To Open Five Virtual Food Halls Next Year

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After securing an additional $9 million in funding, the Toronto-based company announced plans to open five more food halls next year, with 50 locations planned across Canada in the next five years.

Technomic Predicts Global Restaurant Trends for 2022

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From egg sandwiches gaining popularity to delivery kitchens losing steam, Technomic made its predictions on what it believes will be the six biggest trends for the coming year in its “2022 Global Restaurant Trends Forecast.”

Kain McArthur Is Now Representing Federal Industries

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The foodservice solutions group Kain McArthur is now representing Federal Industries, a manufacturer of refrigerated, heated and ambient display merchandisers.

Jack in the Box To Acquire Del Taco for $575 Million

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The brands expect the move will allow them to accelerate growth plans, invest in digital and technology capabilities and increase profitability.  

KCL Co-Founder Ron Kochman Passes Away at 85

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Ron Kochman co-founded the foodservice design technologies company KCL in 1985 with his son, Kevin Kochman.

Expansion Roundup: A Look at Where 5 Brands Are Headed Next

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This week in Expansion Roundup, FER takes a look at growth plans for Starbucks, Pizza Pizza Limited, The Dolly Llama, Twin Peaks and Blaze Pizza.

Chef’s Choice: Inside Daniel Boulud’s Le Pavillon

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Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud’s Le Pavillon serves as a featured dining destination in one of Midtown Manhattan’s newest skyscrapers, One Vanderbilt.

Sizing Up a Merchandiser Power Clash

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At one temperature check, everything was fine. At the next, a reading over 40°F meant emptying the refrigerated, open-air merchandiser full of dairy products and prepared foods, with many items getting thrown away. This cycle happened over and over for a convenience store in Prosper, Texas, and the operator was getting frustrated, especially since the…