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Kain McArthur Is Now Representing Federal Industries

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The foodservice solutions group Kain McArthur is now representing Federal Industries, a manufacturer of refrigerated, heated and ambient display merchandisers.

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Jack in the Box To Acquire Del Taco for $575 Million

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The brands expect the move will allow them to accelerate growth plans, invest in digital and technology capabilities and increase profitability.  

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KCL Co-Founder Ron Kochman Passes Away at 85

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Ron Kochman co-founded the foodservice design technologies company KCL in 1985 with his son, Kevin Kochman.

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Expansion Roundup: A Look at Where 5 Brands Are Headed Next

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This week in Expansion Roundup, FER takes a look at growth plans for Starbucks, Pizza Pizza Limited, The Dolly Llama, Twin Peaks and Blaze Pizza.

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PT Holdings Strengthens Service Division With Acquisition of Duffy’s AIS

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The acquisition marks the fourth for Parts Town’s parent since April.

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October TIndex Shows Slight Decline in Foodservice Industry

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Technomic cites softness in travel and leisure and less traffic for independents as reasons for the decline.

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SHFM’s 2021 Benchmarking Study Illustrates Rising Costs and Check Averages

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The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management released its “2021 Industry Standards and Benchmark Comparisons” study, and it puts numbers to trends that have become apparent in the industry—including rising product and labor costs and increasing check averages.

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Mooyah Taps Former Mongolian Concepts Exec as President

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Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes has tapped former Mongolian Concepts executive Doug Willmarth as its new president, replacing Tony Darden who left the brand in the spring to join Jack in the Box as senior vice president and COO.

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Structural Concepts Adds Two to Its Team

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Dennis Lock will serve as a national account executive, and Christopher Lustberg will serve as national sales manager for the Eastern region of the U.S.

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Holiday Season Starts Strong for Restaurants, Says Black Box

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The holiday season is off to a good start for restaurants, according to Black Box Financial Intelligence’s latest “Restaurant Industry Performance Pulse.”

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Shake Shack To Open Its First Drive-Thru

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Shake Shack is entering a new era in off-premise dining as it prepares to open its first-ever drive-thru location, which features a dual-lane ordering system and a separate kitchen for drive-thru customers.

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From the Editor: Looking Ahead to 2022

By Allison Rezendes

For several years now, the FER team has taken a moment to look toward the year ahead, and share what they’re watching, looking forward to or predicting for the foodservice industry.

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