Restaurant Industry Forecast: Sales slowly rebound, but will it be enough?

August 25, 2021

Fast-casual chain sweetgreen inked a deal to acquire Spyce, a Boston-based restaurant company powered by automation.

Restaurant industry calls upon Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Is the time right for robotics in restaurants? A vertical approach to quick-service restaurant design. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Burger King Crowns New President

Tom Curtis has been appointed president of Burger King U.S. and Canada. Earlier this year Curtis joined Burger King as chief operating officer.

Former Coffee Exec Joins Mo’Bettahs

Rob Ertmann has joined Mo’Bettahs as president. Ertmann joins Mo’Bettahs during a planned growth spurt for the fast-casual restaurant chain that features a Hawaiian menu.

Uncle Julio’s Names President and CEO

Multiconcept operator Uncle Julio’s Restaurant Group added the position of president to CEO Tom Vogel, the restaurant group’s CEO.

Krowne Metal Updates Team

Krowne Metal Corporation hired Jon Rodriguez to serve as western regional sales manager. The New Jersey-based manufacturer also acquired a new facility in Wayne.

Carpigiani Names New Director

Corey Burns was appointed director of after sales services for Carpigiani North America, an Ali Group company.

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