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Expansion Roundup: Where Four Brands Are Breaking Ground Next

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FER looks at recently announced growth plans for Shipley Do-Nuts, Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express, Jars and Rooster and Rice.  

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Alto-Shaam Adds Customer Service Rep for EMEA

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Alto-Shaam has appointed Edoardo Lanci to the newly created position of customer service representative for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

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Restaurants Canada Displeased With Timing of Country’s Plastics Ban

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Restaurants Canada says the ban singles out the foodservice industry that’s still focused on “survival and recovery” from the impacts of COVID-19.

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KFC Names New President of US Business

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Tarun Lal will replace Kevin Hochman who left the brand to helm Brinker Int’l. as CEO.

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Abuelo’s Pilots Robot To Give Servers a Helping Hand

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The robot runs food and drinks to guests and helps servers bus tables by returning dishes to the back of house.

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Restaurants Are Returning to Pre-Covid Levels or Better But Can’t Meet Demand, Says Study

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Over half of operators say they don’t have enough staff to handle summer business, and one-third currently aren’t operating at full capacity.  

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Red Robin CEO to Retire

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Paul Murphy will leave his post at the end of 2022 when his employment agreement expires.

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Carrols Restaurant Group Appoints Former McDonald’s Exec to VP Role

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As vice president of strategic initiatives, Ahmad Filsoof will help further Carrols Restaurant Group’s strategic capabilities and business innovation.

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Starbucks’ New ‘Heritage Market’ Concept Set for 3 Seattle Stores

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Customers at the stores will be able to participate in coffee craft experiences, cultural immersions and educational opportunities.

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Chick-fil-A Introduces New Express Lane for Drive-Thru

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Select Chick-fil-A restaurants are testing a new express drive-thru lane for mobile order customers.

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Alto-Shaam Switches Up Commercial Team

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The manufacturer announced several changes that it says will improve the customer experience, product development, training, industry application and recipe development.

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Curry Up Now Adds More Flavor With Executive Hire

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The fast-casual Indian concept is adding some spice with the hiring of experienced culinologist Abhijit Kamath as the new director of culinary and flavor.

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