Chicago Midwest Chefs Perspectives

How Chefs Use Technology in the Kitchen

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A diverse group of Chicago-area chefs share their thoughts on technology in the back-of-house. Hint: Simple equipment still has a spot.

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Marra Forni Names Regional Sales Manager

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In this role, John Blizzard will assume a sales leadership position and be responsible for sales development and execution of the corporate growth strategy.

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CFESA Cares Fall Scholarship Applications Are Being Accepted

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Applications are being accepted now for the CFESA Cares Fall Scholarship.

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Yum China Reduces Waste Through AI Technology, Food Bank Program

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Yum China announced its commitment to continuing to reduce waste through the gradual expansion of its existing pilot Food Bank program to more stores and cities across China.

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Jack in the Box Adds Industry Veteran to Its Executive Team

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Jack in the Box has elevated its interim chief technology officer, Doug Cook, to the brand’s official chief technology officer and senior vice president.

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6 Easy Ideas for Boosting Water Conservation in Your Restaurant

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Water leaks and unwanted water use cost US restaurants over $1 billion dollars every year. That’s a lot of water and money down the drain. As sustainability becomes an increasingly important and prominent conversation, many operations are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact. And water use is a critical part of that discussion.…

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Domino’s Pizza’s Sales Fall After 41 Consecutive Quarters

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Domino’s Pizza’s 41-quarter streak of positive same-store sales came to an end this past quarter.

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Expansion Roundup: Italian, Mediterranean and American Cuisine Brands Grow

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This week in Expansion Roundup, FER looks at the recently announced growth plans for Fazoli’s, Shawarma Press, Roy Rogers and The Toasted Yolk Cafe.

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Middleby Companies Expand Their Facilities

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Middleby’s Pitco Frialator soon will have a brand-new, 356,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility in New Hampshire, and QualServe Solutions has acquired a lot more warehouse space.

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El Pollo Loco’s CEO Resigns

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El Pollo Loco’s CEO, Bernard Acoca, resigned today, and the brand’s CFO, Laurance Roberts, was appointed interim CEO.

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