February 22, 2017
Restaurant Brands International to Buy Popeyes ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
In a deal valued at $1.8 billion, Restaurant Brands International has reached an agreement to acquire Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc., which also owns Burger King and Tim Hortons.
This Week in Foodservice ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
FE&S blogger Jerry Stiegler’s weekly roundup of foodservice stories: January Retail Sales Rise, RBI to Buy Popeyes, Food Away From Home Leads Consumer Price Index Increase and Whole Foods Intros Fast Casual.
Souper Salad Rethinks the Buffet ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
The guiding principle for the redesign was to make the back of the house more prominent to customers, with cooking and prep taking front-of-the-house positions everywhere possible.
DineEquity Details Leadership Transition Plans ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Julia Stewart plans to resign from her position at DineEquity Inc., parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP restaurants, effective March 1. Current lead director, Richard Dahl, will serve as interim CEO/chairman.
Pei Wei Names Hedrick CEO ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Pan-Asian restaurant company Pei Wei hired John Hedrick to serve as its CEO.
Manitowoc Begins Search for a new CFO ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
John Stewart will retire from his post as senior vice president and CFO of Manitowoc Foodservice Inc., which is changing its name to Welbilt Inc. effective March 6. MFS/Welbilt is searching for Stewart’s successor.
Church’s Promotes Ward to VP of Supply Chain ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Church’s Chicken promoted Chris Ward to vice president of supply chain from senior director of purchasing.
Heritage Hires Donello to Serve as Business Development Manager ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Heritage Foodservice Group hired foodservice industry veteran John Donello to serve as business development manager for the service segment.
AHF Offers Student Internships ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
The Association for Healthcare Foodservice is accepting nominations for the AHF Annual Conference Internship Program. The program offers two Leadership Internships and two Culinary Internships.
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