The Austin-based, fast-casual brand Hat Creek Burger is growing its leadership beyond the Lone Star State with the hiring of Atlanta-based Chris Phillips.
Church’s Chicken has hired Claudia Lezcano as vice president of brand strategy and activation and promoted Sarah Whiticar to vice president of global business intelligence and product development.
Steve Heeley has climbed the Pokeworks ladder. The industry veteran joined the brand in March and was promoted to CEO on Aug. 12.
Component Hardware Group is expanding its operations after outgrowing its New Jersey distribution center and current headquarters.
Cooking, water heating and refrigeration make up nearly 80% of energy use in restaurants, according to Online Restaurant Supplies by Stanford Sonoma. However, targeting these areas can help restaurants cut back on energy usage.
Wendy’s is expanding its operations with upwards of 2,200 new stores — including 700 delivery kitchens — planned to open before 2025.
The University of Pittsburgh is smoking with the launch of a new barbecue concept, Smokeland BBQ.
The Madera Group, the parent company to more than 20 restaurant venues, announced the formation of Noble 33, a new hospitality group that will grow The Madera Group’s two existing brands, Toca Madera and Casa Madera, while developing new concepts.
The latest Virtual NEXT event, set for Sept. 14-17, will bring the convention show floor directly to attendees by giving them the opportunity to create personalized schedules to meet with manufacturers of their choosing.
Marco’s Pizza and Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers announced expansion plans.