BJ’s Restaurants Encouraged by Sales Momentum in March, April

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The restaurant chain expects its beer club, a bimonthly subscription program, and its virtual brand, Slo Roast, to be “key sales drivers.”

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The Show Will Go On—NAFEM Opens Event Registration

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The NAFEM Show is scheduled for Aug. 26-28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

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The Top-Performing QSR Chains for COVID Safety, According to Mystery Shoppers

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No. 1 performer Panda Express is a repeat honoree for its safety protocols based on mystery shoppers’ reviews at 75 or more of the brand’s locations.

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Restaurant Recovery: Funding Deficiencies, Workforce Shortages Cast Shadows

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Isabella Casillas Guzman, of the Small Business Administration, and Tom Bené, of the National Restaurant Association, share perspectives on post-pandemic restaurant recovery.

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Focus Brands Taps Internal Talent for Category President Role

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Joe Guith, who most recently served as brand president of McAlister’s Deli, has been with the Focus Brands family since 2015.

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Corporate Foodservice Operators Mull Post-COVID Dining

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SHFM’s Damian Monticello and Rob Gordon shed light on their respective operations during a MAFSI/NAFEM webcast.

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Chipotle, Wendy’s, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Among Chains Poised for 2021 Growth

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Chipotle is the latest restaurant chain to share its expansion plans for this year, with 200 stores planned.

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Former Dunkin’ Brands Exec Joins Little Caesars

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Jeremy Vitaro will be responsible for Little Caesars’ new unit growth domestically and around the world.

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New Podcast: What You Need to Know About Dishmachines

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Commercial Kitchen Parts & Service answers questions from the community about dishmachines.

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In ‘Milestone Event’ for the Industry, Middleby To Acquire Welbilt

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The combined company will have approximately $3.7 billion in combined 2020 sales.

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