The Challenges Of Supplies And Tabletop Sourcing

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Economy vs. speed-to-market are among the challenges of sourcing product globally. 

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Back Story: Short Circuit? Short-Sighted.

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A short-circuit hood's ventilation problem creates havoc for a popular wings destination until the manager calls in Bowling Green, Ohio-based CaptiveAire.

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PRODUCTS: November 2015

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Eastern Tabletop's new circular Moving Buffet is a 2-piece, 70-in.-tall mobilt unit that quickly turns into a stationary display.

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Yum! Spins Off China Business

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Yum! Brands has decided its future in China should be a stand-alone business.Although the China division expects 700 new restaurant openings this year, sales there are slowing, and the Louisville, Ky., company made the strategic decision to spin off its China business into a separate, publicly traded company. The new company, to be known as…

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Jollibee To Buy 40% Of Smashburger

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Smashburger, the fast-growing fast-casual chain, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 40% of the company to Jollibee Foods, Asia’s largest restaurant company. The purchase price values the “better burger” chain at a US$335 million enterprise value. Launched in 2007, Smashburger has more than 335 units in 35 states, and in Bahrain, Canada, Costa Rica,…

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Manitowoc Sets Global Strategy, Appoints Dei Dolori As Senior V.P./Managing Director-EMEA

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Manitowoc Foodservice has named Philip Dei Dolori to the role of Senior V.P. and Managing Director-EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Dei Dolori is now responsible for all sales, operations and profit/loss functions in the region, where he’ll focus on driving growth, developing new products and establishing strong customer relationships. He reports directly to Chief…

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