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October 27, 2020

Focus Brands Hires Former Hilton Exec for Global Role

Sean Wooden will oversee the company’s overseas portfolio development.

October 27, 2020

CFESA Announces 2021-2022 Scholarship Details

$2500 available to those pursuing a career in commercial foodservice repair.

October 26, 2020

Sweetgreen to Layoff 20% of Corporate Staff

Company CEO says restructuring plan includes an emphasis on digital and streamlined menu.

October 26, 2020

Inspire Willing to Pay Big Dough for Dunkin’

The staggering offer represents a reported 20 percent premium on its most recent share price.

October 23, 2020

Franchise Survey Shows Pandemic Kicked Off-Premise Channels Into High Gear

New survey indicates that 72% of respondents put a higher priority on delivery and mobile this year.

October 22, 2020

MarkeTeam Foodservice to Rep Thermo-Kool

Freezer maker names new reps for the Pacific Northwest region.

October 22, 2020

Burger King To Pilot a Recycled Packaging Test

New York, Portland and Tokyo to be first to try new closed-loop system

October 21, 2020

VNEXT Helps IFED Reach Record Numbers

Virtual conferencing platform helps distributor association connect with participants.

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October 20, 2020

Qdoba Welcomes New Franchise Development Chief

Peter Ortiz brings 30 years of experience to the role,.

Wendy's announced the appointment of Kevin Vasconi as chief information officer, effective today. He will report to president and CEO Todd Penegor and serve on Wendy's senior leadership team. Prior to joining Wendy's, Vasconi served as executive vice president, chief information officer at Domino's Pizza, Inc. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino's achieve more than half of all global retail sales in 2019 from digital channels, primarily online ordering and mobile applications. In the U.S. in 2019, Domino's generated over 65% of sales via digital channels. At Wendy's, Kevin will assume responsibility for all aspects of Wendy's global technology efforts, including Consumer-facing Digital, restaurant technology, enterprise architecture and technology, and information security. "Digital technology is a critical growth driver for Wendy's today and will be in the future," said President and CEO Todd Penegor. "Kevin Vasconi is an ideal leader to join our organization and help us advance to the next level. We are confident that his industry-leading experience will help to accelerate the growth we have already seen across technology channels in 2020, and he will lead a talented and well-resourced team focused on the substantial opportunities we see across the globe." "It's incredibly exciting to join The Wendy's Company in this next chapter of my career," said Vasconi. "The great potential for technology transformation at Wendy's, combined with the brand's 50-year heritage for quality and innovation tell me that the future is bright at Wendy's
October 19, 2020

Former Domino’s CIO Joins Wendy’s

Burger chain says Kevin Vasconi will oversee restaurant technology, and consumer-facing digital tech.

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