Bloomin’ Brands Names SVP/CMO

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Danielle Vona has held roles as the CMO of company brands Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s Italian Grill.

5 Figures to Know From the Latest Restaurant Performance Index

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In April, the National Restaurant Association’s RPI stood at 106.3, up from 105.1 the month prior.

FER’s June 15 Event to Deliver Timely Strategies, Equipment Showcase, More

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Grab a spot at FER’s rapidly approaching event, which will feature reps from Inspire Brands, Denny’s and more.

Hoshizaki Formally Appoints Chris Karssiens as President

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Karssiens boasts over 40 years of industry experience, hailing from Middleby, Welbilt and Mantiwoc Foodservice, among others.

Labor Savings Ideas for Refrigeration Equipment

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With all the difficulties in finding labor these days, foodservice operators are looking for ways to do more with less. Maintaining hours of operation with fewer workers means increasing the efficiency of those on staff. While maybe not the most obvious place to start, maximizing performance and convenience in refrigeration equipment can help save time…

IFMA Dishes Out Silver Plate Awards

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The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association announces the recipients of its 67th annual Silver Plate Awards.

LTI Promotes Drafter to Drafting Manager

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LTI, a manufacturer specializing in food-serving solutions, has promoted nine-year employee Matt McEwen to the role of drafting manager.

FEDA Creates Product Data Repository

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Manufacturers may submit product data, and dealers may access it, all at no cost, through the central source.

Updated: In Plot Twist, Ali Group Makes Play to Acquire Welbilt

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Ali Group says its proposal to acquire Welbilt “is superior in every respect to Welbilt’s pending all-stock transaction with Middleby.”

JustKitchen Aims To Put its Ghost Kitchens on the Map in US, Beyond

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JustKitchen, a ghost kitchen operator in Taiwan and Hong Kong, is plotting an expansion to the U.S., Philippines and Singapore in 2021, with further plans for 2022.