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DatassentialEmergingChains
March 20, 2026

Datassential: Toastique Marks Top Emerging Chain in US

Kyuramen and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill round out the top three emerging chains.

BonchonFlorida
March 20, 2026

Bonchon Names Chief Development Officer

The hiring of Blas Escarcega and a fresh fast-casual prototype will help the global brand expand its reach.

KrystalAlbanyGA
March 20, 2026

Krystal’s COO on Expansion, Store Formats and Dirty Sodas

Amanda Hyde talks with FER about how she sees the more than 90-year-old QSR brand evolving in 2026 and beyond.

BudWardUnox
March 19, 2026

Unox Hires Industry Veteran Bud Ward

Ward has a background in national account management and business development at ITW FEG, Franke and U.S. Foodservice.

BigChickeMenu
March 19, 2026

Big Chicken Opens First Stores in Central America

Shaquille O’Neal’s concept has launched stores in Honduras’ San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba.

RepairPartnership
March 19, 2026

Pacific Standard Service Joins Tech24

PSS, founded in the early 2000s, will continue to be led by General Manager Angie Hager‑Grant and Operations Manager Frank Soto under Tech24’s umbrella.

JohnnyCarino'sBar
March 17, 2026

Johnny Carino’s Prototype Spotlights Bar, Beverages

The Italian casual dining brand has added an expansive bar and an enhanced beverage lineup of cocktails, wines and draft beers. An open kitchen and outdoor patio add to the ‘polished everyday’ vibe.

Portillos Jennifer Pecoraro Striepling
March 16, 2026

Industry Veteran Joins C-Suite at Portillo’s

Formerly the chief development officer of Miller’s Ale House, the new hire joins Portillo’s in the same role.

AshleyMooreGreenwald
March 16, 2026

Greenwald Sales & Marketing Expands Sales Operations Team

The manufacturers’ rep firm has hired Ashley Moore as sales operations specialist and coordinator, based in Cincinnati.

March 16, 2026

Maxwell-McKenney Adds Rotisol to Line Card

Rotisol’s equipment—used by restaurants, supermarkets, hotels and culinary institutions in over 115 countries—is produced in Europe and distributed worldwide.

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