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Expansion Roundup: 4 Restaurant Brands Are Having Their Firsts

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From California Pizza Kitchen launching its first-ever domestic franchise program to Hwy 55 introducing standalone models, these brands—and more—are looking to grow.

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McDonald’s Looks To Build a More Diverse Franchise Base by Alleviating Financial Barriers

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McDonald’s is looking to build a more diverse franchise base by lessening the financial barriers that prevent some from becoming franchise owners.

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Dave & Buster’s Taps Industry Veteran to New International Development Role

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Dave & Buster’s is looking to bring its locations to new markets across the globe with the hiring of industry veteran Antonio Bautista.

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Premier Foodservice Group Adds to Its Team

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The manufacturers’ representative announced the addition of Michael Pavelka, effective Jan. 1, to its team in North Carolina and South Carolina.

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Supply Chain Disruptions Challenge School Meal Programs

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A new study from the School Nutrition Association gives a glimpse of what school meal programs have been dealing with as supply chain challenges disrupt operations behind the serving counter.

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Scooter’s Coffee Adds Vice President of Distribution

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Scooter’s Coffee has hired former Whataburger executive Eric Rausch as vice president of distribution to help support the brand’s expansion.

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NAFEM Presents Top Honors to Industry Veterans

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NAFEM recognized the winners of the 2021 Louise O’Sullivan Award of Excellence and the William W. Carpenter Award during its year-end town hall webinar.

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Tech24 Acquires RMS Mechanical Services

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The move marks the service company’s seventh add-on acquisition and expands its presence in the Pittsburgh area.

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Domino’s Promotes Trio to Senior VP Roles

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Kate Trumbull, Christopher Thomas-Moore and Juan Joachin earned promotions.

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PCH Solutions and Cuffari Marketing Group Merge

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Two west coast manufacturers’ representative groups—PCH Solutions and Cuffari Marketing Group—have merged into one, becoming EMC.

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Kitchen Hub To Open Five Virtual Food Halls Next Year

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After securing an additional $9 million in funding, the Toronto-based company announced plans to open five more food halls next year, with 50 locations planned across Canada in the next five years.

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Technomic Predicts Global Restaurant Trends for 2022

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From egg sandwiches gaining popularity to delivery kitchens losing steam, Technomic made its predictions on what it believes will be the six biggest trends for the coming year in its “2022 Global Restaurant Trends Forecast.”

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