US Foods To Rebrand Dozens of Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores

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US Foods acquired Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores in April 2020 and will now rebrand 72 of its stores to be a “one-stop-shop for restaurant operators and food industry professionals.”

Food Hall Designed for Post-COVID Dining Coming to Tennessee

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Marble City Market will feature enhanced ventilation, generous outdoor seating, integrated online ordering and contactless payment systems.

Energy Star Highlights Areas of Product Discussion, Focus

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In its latest report, Energy Star noted recent and upcoming product specification updates from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Carrols Restaurant Group Hires New COO

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Carl Hauch, formerly of Starbucks and Barnes & Noble, named chief operating officer at Carrols Restaurant Group

Unified Brands Promotes Longtime Employee and Hires 2 Newcomers

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Clay Thames, a 20-year employee of Unified Brands, has been promoted.

New EllaMia Coffeeshops to Double as Shared Kitchens

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EllaMia, a coffeeshop and bakery with locations in London and Dubai, is set to make its California debut on Feb. 23 before expanding to Chicago and Seattle this spring.

California Senate Bill Aims to Throw Restaurants ‘A Lifeline’

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In a sign of the times, many restaurants have turned to outdoor tents and even igloos to increase in-person capacity during the pandemic. In California, such structures might stick around.

DoorDash Acquires Chowbotics

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Officials from Chowbotics and DoorDash are speaking out regarding the acquisition deal that the companies closed late last year.

Green Restaurant Association Dishes 5 Tips for Improved Recycling

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The Green Restaurant Association offers advice for operators looking to improve their recycling practices.

Nathan’s Famous Hits Ghost Kitchen Milestone

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Nathan’s Famous said it is hoping to increase brand awareness while also helping to provide business for other restaurants through its growing expanse of ghost kitchen locations.