March 1, 2017
Fiesta Restaurant Group Names New CEO and Updates Strategic Plan ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Multi-concept operator Fiesta Restaurant Group made several leadership changes and decided to suspend efforts to sell the company, which owns and operates fast-casual restaurant chains Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana.
C-Store Foodservice Bell Curve Ramps Up ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Modern day convenience stores earn a spot in the foodservice space.
Solutions 5 Looks at the Future of Food ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Nearly 300 foodservice professionals participated in the Jan. 20 Solutions 5 annual conference, hosted by Microsoft in Redmond, Wash. The one-day event explored the next generation of food, specifically looking at the future of food.
NRA Names 2017 Kitchen Innovations Award Recipients ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
The National Restaurant Association has recognized 18 pieces of foodservice equipment with its 2017 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award.
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.
George Koether Named Group President of Middleby China ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
George Koether was named group president of Middleby China.
Lunde Becomes Chief Concept Officer for Togo’s ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Togo’s Eateries introduced Glenn Lunde as the California-based sandwich chain’s chief concept officer.
Dunkin’ Brands Announces Executive Promotions ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. promoted Grant Benson to senior vice president, franchising and development and Jeremy Biser to vice president, international operating systems, learning, food safety and equipment.
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