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Gaylord Industries Adds Business Unit Manager

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Oregon-based ventilation manufacturer Gaylord Industries, a part of ITW Food Equipment Group, has hired Paul Schlumpberger as business unit manager.

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Cini-Little Names Two New Project Managers

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The consulting firm has promoted two employees, Daniel Kwon and Kenny Patronski, to project manager roles.

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NAFEM Says Manufacturers Should Know Their Entire Supply Chain As Sanctions Increase

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NAFEM is encouraging manufacturers to know their entire supply chain as the U.S. has issued new sanctions and export controls in response to the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Federal Industries Elevates Doug Haworth to VP Role

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The manufacturer of refrigerated, heated and ambient display merchandisers has promoted Doug Haworth to vice president and general manager.

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Scooter’s Coffee Names Chief Strategy Officer As Chain Picks Up Speed

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As Scooter’s Coffee continues to open new stores, the coffee chain has promoted Richard Heyman to chief strategy officer for the brand and its franchise system.

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Sweetgreen’s New Drive-Thru Prototype Will Cater to Digital Customers

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Sweetgreen will be opening its first drive-thru prototype within the next year in Schaumburg, Ill.

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos Execs Launch New Franchise Development Company

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos executives are looking to bring together complementary brands under the umbrella of Bomb AF Brands.

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Wendy’s Rolls Out Double-Sided Grills

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Wendy’s is rolling out double-sided grills in its company-owned restaurants, a switch it expects will improve efficiency and consistency.

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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Snags Former Focus Brands Exec To Grow the Concept

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The 150-unit brand aims to double its footprint over the next five years.

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Fat Brands To Focus on Growing Brands After Last Year’s Major Acquisitions  

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Fat Brands is turning its focus to developing the brands in its lengthy portfolio this year after spending nearly $1 billion in acquisitions last year, adding eight new brands.

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MAFSI Barometer Shows a ‘Healthy Increase’ in Sales for Q4

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Sales projections were nearly right on target, with Q4 sales growing 17.3% over Q4 2020. MAFSI predicts a 16.8% sales increase for Q1 2022.

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Energy Star Version 5.0 Requirements for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers Released

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Equipment under the new specification will produce energy savings of up to 24 percent.

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