Starbucks’ Research Center Opening This Winter at ASU

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Despite its apparent business acumen, Starbucks is college-bound, as the coffee giant and Arizona State University are collaborating on a new innovation center.

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Tech-24 Gains Edge in Grocery Sector With Latest Acquisition

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The commercial foodservice equipment repair provider acquired United Service Technologies in a deal backed by HCI Equity Partners.

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China’s Luckin Coffee Garners Investment

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Luckin Coffee, the Chinese chain which recently grabbed attention amid a probe into its finances, has new investors.

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Blaze Pizza Hires New CFO, Outlines Growth Plans

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Blaze Pizza is on a hot streak, recently serving up news of a fresh CFO as well as plans for 16 more restaurants.

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Restaurant Sales Continue Upward Trend in March

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U.S. restaurant sales, while $3 billion below pre-pandemic sales from February 2020, are seemingly on the rebound.

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Hard Rock Cafe Names New President of Cafe Operations

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The chain’s new hire has held leadership roles with Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, California Pizza Kitchen and Texas Roadhouse.

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Plymold Hires Vice President of Sales and Marketing

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Plymold, the Minnesota-based manufacturer of commercial furniture and fixtures for foodservice venues, has hired Kurt Nelson as its new vice president of sales and marketing.

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Boston Showcase Co. Hires 25-Year Industry Veteran

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Newton, Mass.-based dealer Boston Showcase Co. has hired Angelo Sodano as a project design specialist.

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Minnesota’s Smart Care Names New COO, CIO

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Smart Care Equipment Solutions, a provider of commercial kitchen equipment repair and maintenance services, announced a pair of promotions on April 13.

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Energy Star Bestows Highest Honor on 3 Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers

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Hoshizaki America, ITW Food Equipment Group and Welbilt earned repeated recognition with the 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award.

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