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September 26, 2016
NPD: Independent Losses Drive Another Decline In Total Restaurant Units
The number of restaurants in the U.S. fell again in the year ended March 31, 2016, according to the latest data from The NPD Group’s ReCount restaurant census. Total net units stood at 624,301, down 1% from the 632,572 total a year earlier. All the losses were among independent restaurants whose counts dropped by more…
September 26, 2016
Newk’s To Launch In Indiana
The Mississippi-based fast-casual chain is introducing its brand of Southern hospitality into the Hoosier state with 15 new restaurants. Newk’s Eatery will open the locations throughout Indianapolis, the northern suburbs and southern Indiana over the next several years. Indiana’s state capital seemed the logical choice, according to Chris Cheek, Newk’s chief development officer, since the…
September 26, 2016
BurgerFuel Steps On The Pedal For U.S. Launch
On the heels of ending its collaboration with Subway and Franchise Brands following the death of its founder Fred DeLuca, almost a year ago, New Zealand-based BurgerFuel is moving ahead with plans to launch in the States. The chain, which has 47 domestic outlets and more than 80 outlets in six countries, is eyeing the…
September 26, 2016
Personnel Appointments:
After 22 years with Yum! Brands as part of the RSCS, LLC (formerly UFPC) supply chain team, Brenda Lloyd has set up BSLloyd Consulting, specializing on areas including capital investment procurement, interim leadership, and electronic inventory. Lloyd joined the Louisville, Ky., company in 1994 as account manager for Long John Silver’s, and since 2007 had…
September 26, 2016
Free Live Webinar Gives The ABCs On Induction Technology
Induction cooking is more than a century old, but demand for the technology in commercial foodservice industry is just beginning to take off. An October 13 free webinar at SoCal Energy’s Education Center, Hot New Induction Technology for Cooler Kitchens, will present the ABCs of induction cooking and its ventilation requirements, and show off the…
September 26, 2016
Arby’s Supplier Honors Cite Three Manufacturers
Three foodservice equipment manufacturers were among 12 suppliers honored by Arby’s Restaurant Group and ARCOP, its national supply chain cooperative, during the 3,300-unit chain’s Worldwide Franchise Convention in Orlando, Fla., earlier this month. Alto-Shaam and Powerhouse Dynamics received a joint Red Hat Supplier Achievement Award for their partnership in the redesign of Arby’s cooking platform. “Their innovative spirit…
September 20, 2016
CFSP, ServSafe Scholarships Available From FEDA
Thanks to support from FEDA’s Diamond Donors, the association’s Education Foundation is once again offering scholarships as an incentive for dealer employees to pursue Certified Foodservice Professional and ServSafe certifications. Earning the designations strongly boost equipment dealers’ professionalism and credentials in the foodservice industry. Upon earning the CFSP or ServSafe certification in 2016, dealers can…
September 20, 2016
Application Time For 2017 Kitchen Innovations Awards
Autumn isn’t just time for football and college applications, it’s time for foodservice equipment manufacturers to apply for the 2017 Kitchen Innovations Awards. The NRA program, now in its 13th year, recognizes and celebrates meaningful advancements in foodservice equipment and technology that specifically improve the back of the house and benefit operators. The most groundbreaking submissions…
September 20, 2016
Tom Szafranski Joins Heritage To Helm Commercial Business Development
Heritage Foodservice Group has hired industry veteran Tom Szafranski as Executive V.P.- Commercial Business Development. Szafranski is directing the Chain, Service Agent and International business units for Heritage Parts U.S. He also is taking the lead in orchestrating the Fort Wayne, Ind., organization’s OEM engagement initiatives. Most recently, Szafranski served as President of ITW Food…
September 20, 2016
FER Announces Dealer Recipients Of 2017 Industry Excellence Awards
The recipients of FER’s 2017 Industry Excellence Awards for the Dealer category have been unveiled. Two dealerships and two individuals have been recognized for excellence in areas including, honesty, transparency and integrity in dealing with employees, suppliers and customers; deeply knowledgeable management and personnel; consistency and excellence in execution; creativity and innovation; and making a…
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