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Expansion Roundup: From Thailand to Georgia, Where 5 Brands Are Headed

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In this week’s Expansion Roundup, FER digs into recently announced growth plans for Shake Shack, Shipley Do-Nuts, Dog Haus and Rego Restaurant Group’s Quiznos and Taco Del Mar.

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Sweetgreen Pilots First Digital-Only Pickup Location

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The digital-only pickup location will serve digital customers who place pickup orders through Sweetgreen’s website, mobile app and third-party delivery services.

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Henny Penny Promotes Company Veteran to COO

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Eaton, Ohio-based Henny Penny has promoted longtime employee Ryan Kutter to COO.

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Cura Hospitality Taps New VP of Operations

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The provider of dining services to the senior living and healthcare sector named Gary Stitzel vice president of operations.

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Leer Appoints New President

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The manufacturer of temperature-controlled storage solutions has promoted Ben Albregts to president.

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3 Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers Earn Energy Star’s Highest Honor Again

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ITW Food Equipment Group, Welbilt and Hoshizaki America once again earned the Energy Star Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award.

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Tenure of Hourly Restaurant Employees Has Dropped Significantly, Says Black Box

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The trend reporting firm says over 60% of employees have been with their employer for less than a year.

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Starbucks To Make Equipment Investments As Demand Strains Employees

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Interim CEO Howard Schultz says the upgrades will improve efficiencies and alleviate pressure amid soaring U.S. customer demand.

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Former Red Lobster CEO Heads to Denny’s

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Last month, the CEOs of Red Lobster and Denny’s both announced their resignations, and now the seafood chain’s former leader is heading to Denny’s.  

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Tech24 Acquires Facilities Management

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The company’s eighth add-on acquisition allows expansion into central and northern Indiana.

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Polar Leasing Expands to Pacific Northwest With Newest Depot

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Polar Leasing Co. is expanding its offering of outdoor walk-in freezer and refrigerated rental units to the Pacific Northwest after partnering with Speed’s Towing as its newest depot location.

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Food Service Holdings Announces Promotion, New Sales Manager

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Denver-based Food Service Holdings hired Tim Mamrak as Eastern regional sales manager and promoted Abby Green to marketing director. 

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