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Lorne Deacon (Hatco), Aaron Rice (Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin)
March 26, 2025

Hatco, NAFEM Aid Families in Need

In honor of its 75th anniversary, Milwaukee-based foodservice equipment manufacturer Hatco donated $75,000 to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin earlier this month. NAFEM matched the manufacturer’s contribution for a grand total of $150,000, which will provide nearly 600,000 meals to families in need. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin procures food from local farmers, retailers and manufacturers, then…

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March 26, 2025

Former Ruth’s Chris CEO Gets New Gig

Craig Miller was appointed today, March 26, as the CEO of Brio Italian Grille and Bravo! Italian Kitchen.

PaulCarbone
March 25, 2025

Carbone Takes Over as CEO of Panera Brands

After several months as interim CEO of Panera Brands Inc., Paul Carbone is settling in more permanently.

Professional chef cooking in the kitchen restaurant at the hotel, preparing dinner. A cook in an apron makes a salad of vegetables and pizza.
March 25, 2025

Safety Organization Rolls Out PFAS-Free Certification

Manufacturers of food equipment materials, nonfood compounds and chemicals can officially certify their products as PFAS-free under NSF’s newest guideline.

Zaxby's fast food restaurant drive thru truck parked at window
March 24, 2025

Zaxbys Puts AI To Use in the Drive-Thru

Atlanta-based chicken chain Zaxbys is adding AI camera timers to help modernize its off-premise operations.

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March 24, 2025

Jamba Refreshes Image, Experience in New Design

Jamba is brightening its image, unveiling a streamlined prototype that it’s coined “Hello Sunshine.”

RapidsSteveWest
March 20, 2025

Rapids Hires Business Development Lead

Rapids & Affiliates has appointed Steve West its business development lead for the Upper Midwest market.

StephaniePerry Permul
March 20, 2025

Permul Ltd. President Named MAFSI Board Pres

This week, Stephanie Perry was announced as the 64th president of MAFSI, serving a two-year term that began Feb. 26.

DickeysPhilippines
March 20, 2025

Expansion Roundup: Brands Court New Markets, Franchisees

As March Madness gets underway, select restaurant brands’ teams also are making strategic moves.

FirebirdsSteveSturm AndySeiple
March 20, 2025

Two Earn Promotions at Firebirds

Steve Sturm, who has been with Firebirds Wood Fired Grill since its inception in 2000, is stepping up to serve as chief operating officer of the chain, while Andy Seiple becomes Firebirds’ corporate executive chef.

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