Jack in the Box Adds Industry Veteran to Its Executive Team

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Jack in the Box has elevated its interim chief technology officer, Doug Cook, to the brand’s official chief technology officer and senior vice president.

6 Easy Ideas for Boosting Water Conservation in Your Restaurant

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Water leaks and unwanted water use cost US restaurants over $1 billion dollars every year. That’s a lot of water and money down the drain. As sustainability becomes an increasingly important and prominent conversation, many operations are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact. And water use is a critical part of that discussion.…

Domino’s Pizza’s Sales Fall After 41 Consecutive Quarters

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Domino’s Pizza’s 41-quarter streak of positive same-store sales came to an end this past quarter.

Expansion Roundup: Italian, Mediterranean and American Cuisine Brands Grow

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This week in Expansion Roundup, FER looks at the recently announced growth plans for Fazoli’s, Shawarma Press, Roy Rogers and The Toasted Yolk Cafe.

Middleby Companies Expand Their Facilities

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Middleby’s Pitco Frialator soon will have a brand-new, 356,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility in New Hampshire, and QualServe Solutions has acquired a lot more warehouse space.

El Pollo Loco’s CEO Resigns

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El Pollo Loco’s CEO, Bernard Acoca, resigned today, and the brand’s CFO, Laurance Roberts, was appointed interim CEO.

Texas Executive Order Says No to Vaccine Mandates

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As the federal government is in the process of implementing a vaccine mandate for all companies with more than 100 employees, Texas is saying it’s not going to happen.

Restaurant Sales and Traffic Fall to Three-Month Low

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According to Black Box, sales growth for all segments except for fine dining “deteriorated” during the last two weeks of September compared with the first three weeks of the month.

Biden Administration Announces Ports, Goods Carriers Are Moving to 24/7 Hours

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Just weeks after NAFEM and three other major manufacturers called on the federal government to address worsening supply chain challenges, it appears steps are being taken.

Mercer Culinary Names National Sales Manager

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Chris Parker will oversee foodservice distribution and independent representation throughout the country.