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Chefs Talk 2022 Game Plan at Midwest Chefs’ Perspectives Roundtable

By Allison Rezendes

Reducing labor and food costs and finding new uses for existing spaces are a few priorities for participants of the Midwest Chefs’ Perspectives roundtable.

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Popeyes To Enter France and Open Hundreds of Restaurants

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Popeyes announced today it inked a landmark deal to enter France in 2022 and open “hundreds” of restaurants across multiple formats in the coming years.

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Famous Toastery Names President As It Aims To Double Footprint

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The 26-unit breakfast, brunch and lunch concept Famous Toastery is bolstering its team with the addition of Michael Mabry as president as it aims to double its footprint by 2024.

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SHFM Recognizes Industry Excellence With Pair of Awards

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The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management recognized the best in the industry with a pair of awards, the 2021 President’s Award and the Robert Pacifico Award.

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TriMark’s CEO Leaves the Company

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TriMark is searching for a new leader after its CEO, Marie Ffolkes, left the company.

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Restaurant Sales Are Off to a Strong December Start, Says Black Box

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The first week of December posted stronger sales growth than the monthly sales growth reported for August, September and October—though it was 2 percentage points lower than the strongest week in November.  

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How Focus Brands Is Growing Nontraditionally

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Focus Brands is ramping up growth for its seven brands in locations like airports, convenience stores, colleges, amusement parks and more.

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Eastern Tabletop Names New Vice President To Lead CleanOhr

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Buck Seward was recruited to introduce global foodservice operators to CleanOhr’s antimicrobial LED technology.

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5 Foodservice Trends to Heat Up in 2022

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Baum + Whiteman predicts robots will be the No. 1 trend of 2022, but the consultancy also expects plant-based chicken and ghost kitchens to gain in popularity after getting a good start this year.

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Middleby Adds Emma Ashton as Director of Consultant Services

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In her new role with Middleby, she will be responsible for leading efforts to engage and educate commercial foodservice consultants.

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Digital Kitchen Company Appoints International CEO as It Heads into Saudi Arabia

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The digital kitchen company C3 is looking to bring its portfolio of more than 40 culinary brands to Saudi Arabia, and it now has a CEO to help get it done.

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MarkeTeam Taps New Sales Manager

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Jason Stevens will be responsible for managing existing customers while developing new business in greater Seattle, central Washington and eastern Washington.

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