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September 24, 2021

Middleby Acquires Cooking Equipment Manufacturer

Middleby Corp. today announced the acquisition of Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment.

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September 24, 2021

Starbucks To Incorporate Its Greener Stores Design Globally

For the coffee giant’s 50th birthday, it announced plans to expand its lower-impact framework to 10,000 stores globally by 2025.

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September 24, 2021

Expansion Roundup: Chicken Salad Concept, Brunch Joint and More Spread Their Wings

This week in Expansion Roundup, a chicken salad concept, coffee shop, pizza brand, doughnut shop and brunch joint are making moves. Here’s a look at their recently announced growth plans.

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September 23, 2021

Hotel and Restaurant Supply General Manager Retires

Mike Williamson, the general manager of Hotel and Restaurant Supply’s Jackson, Miss., location is retiring from the company on Sept. 30 after more than 38 years.

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September 23, 2021

Supply Chain Issues Are Escalating for Foodservice E&S Manufacturers

A recent member study by the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers shows supply chain issues aren’t letting up for U.S. foodservice E&S manufacturers.

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September 23, 2021

Japanese Chain Marugame Udon Names CEO for U.S.

The Tokyo-based fast-casual chain is looking to expand its footprint stateside with the hiring of Gregg Imamoto as the CEO for U.S. operations.

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September 23, 2021

Yum China and Lavazza Put a Jolt in Cafe Expansion Plans

With more than 20 cafes open currently in China, the companies now plan to ramp that number up to 1,000 by 2025.

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September 22, 2021

BBQ Holdings Snags Industry Veteran as New Vice President

Manny Packing Previously Worked for Inspire Brands and Held Roles with Buffalo Wild Wings and Yum Brands.

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September 22, 2021

Tourism-Related Restaurant Sales Fall Short This Summer

For most restaurant operators, their tourism-related sales this summer remained lower than pre-pandemic levels.

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September 22, 2021

KFC Announces New CEO

KFC has landed a new CEO in 12-year veteran Sabir Sami, who will take over on Jan. 1 and succeed Tony Lowings, who is stepping down at the end of the year ahead of his retirement in early 2022.

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