Arctic Food Equipment Crowned Dealer of the Year by Excell

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Denver-based buying group Excell Foodservice Equipment Dealer Network honored the resilience and hard work of dealers and vendors during its virtual awards ceremony on April 14.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.