BurgerFi To Acquire Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza for $161.3 Million

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The 116-unit chain BurgerFi is adding to its portfolio with the acquisition of Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza and Wings.

Star Holdings Group Elevates Chris Rudin to Vice President of Chains

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Chris Rudin will join the chain accounts team and be responsible for developing and managing domestic chain business opportunities for the Star Holdings Group brands.

FEDA Presents Second Annual Gold Awards

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FEDA handed out its second annual Gold Awards on Sept. 21 during its annual conference in Nashville, Tenn.

McDonald’s Canada Is Getting Rid of Plastic Cutlery, Stir Sticks and Straws by December

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McDonald’s Canada is saying goodbye to plastic cutlery (except its McFlurry spoons), stir sticks and straws and replacing them with wooden and paper alternatives by December.

Expansion Roundup: Waffles, Pizza, Biscuits and Peach Cobbler Coming to New Markets

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The Los Angeles-based Dolly Llama Waffle Master will be pouring its batter in new cities, while the emerging gourmet biscuit concept Biscuit Belly is rising in Georgia and Tennessee. All this and more in this week’s Expansion Roundup.

Jim Hawk Truck Trailers Becomes Polar King Mobile Dealer

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Jim Hawk Truck Trailers has become the newest dealer for Polar King Mobile (PKM), a small refrigerated trailer solution in the Midwest.

Innovative Foodservice Group Lands Director of Design

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George Perry comes to the company with 34 years of experience in the foodservice industry, working for foodservice equipment contractors, manufacturers and design consultants.

Demand for Outdoor Dining Last Month Was on Par With Demand in September 2020

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Customers wanted to dine outside this past September almost as much as they wanted to in September 2020, according to a new survey from the National Restaurant Association that polled 4,000 operators.

Most Operators Don’t Agree With New Federal Vaccine Mandates, Says Black Box’s Survey

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Most operators aren’t in favor of the new federal rule that will affect businesses with 100 or more employees by requiring staff to be vaccinated or requiring the unvaccinated to take weekly COVID tests.

BBQ Holdings Picks Up Another Brand

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The parent company to brands like Famous Dave’s, Granite City Food and Brewery and its newly acquired brands Village Inn and Bakers Square is purchasing the California-based steakhouse chain Tahoe Joe’s.