Chicago Landmark Calls it Quits

October 04, 2023

This Week in Foodservice

Investment activity in the restaurant industry has gained momentum. A landmark Chicago restaurant calls it quits. Drive-thru times improve. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Artistry Restaurants Promotes Two

Multiconcept operator Artistry Restaurants promoted Mark Kirke to chief executive officer and partner. Artistry also promoted Daniel Harf to chief concept officer and partner.

Walk-On’s Adds to its Leadership

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux tapped Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling to serve as its chief development officer.

Lots of news from the manufacturer community. Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer CFS Brands buys the parent company of G.E.T. and Winco. Carpigiani and Structural Concepts add to their teams. Additionally, Vulcan found its next VP after its announcement that Chris Stern will retire as vice president and general manager for the Baltimore, MD-based manufacturer.

Capriotti’s and Wing Zone Evolve

Glynn Chambers, vice president of brand expansion for both Capriotti’s and Wing Zone works with chains at different stages of their growth cycles, which has given Chambers some unique insights that she shared with FE&S.

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