Articles by FER Edit

Longtime Hotel and Restaurant Supply Exec To Retire

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After a 50-year career at Hotel and Restaurant Supply, Ollie Wilkes, vice president of national accounts, will retire on March 4.

I Heart Mac and Cheese To Debut New Prototype Dubbed FastMac

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As more customers have turned to I Heart Mac and Cheese’s mobile app to place orders to-go since the pandemic, the Florida-based brand is looking to make the pickup experience more convenient.

Shake Shack Sets Largest Development Schedule Ever

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Shake Shack is looking to open upward of 50 company-operated Shacks this year as new formats like drive-thru unlock opportunities in new markets.

Ali Group Names Next President of Edlund Co. Following Retirement of Peter Nordell

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The Ali Group today announced Peter Nordell, CEO and president of the Edlund Co., will step down on Aug. 31 and named Ryan Whitney as the next president.  

January Restaurant Sales Dip for Second Consecutive Month  

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For the second straight month, restaurant sales declined in January and were lower than the volumes posted in each of the 10 months leading up to the pandemic.

Expansion Roundup: What’s Next for Fazoli’s, Roll-Em-Up Taquitos and More

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In this week’s Expansion Roundup, FER looks at growth plans for Fazoli’s, Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice and Curry Pizza House.

Emerging Company Raises $24 Million To Automate the Assembly of Digital Orders

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Hyphen’s first product, The Makeline, automates the assembly of digital orders. The company says the system can produce 350 meals per hour while improving order accuracy.

Penn Station Names New President, COO As It Works Toward 600 Locations

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Craig Dunaway was promoted from president to COO, while Lance Vaught was promoted from senior vice president of operations to president.

Wingstop Significantly Increases Its Domestic Target

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Wingstop increased its domestic unit target to 4,000, up from the previous goal of 3,000. The international target of 3,000 stores remained, setting the brand up for potentially 7,000 global restaurants.

Culinary Depot Names Director of Contract Sales

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Israel Wolner will be responsible for growing and managing the contract sales team nationwide and expanding the dealership’s current branches in Las Vegas, Florida and South Carolina.

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