Taco John’s hired former McDonald’s executive Greg Miller to serve as chief operating officer.
When it comes to food safety, most everything hinges on proper food preparation.
Joe Koss will retire from his role as CEO and president of Culver Franchising System the end of 2020. Culver’s leadership has begun the search for Koss’ replacement.
In a move aimed at supporting the fast-casual chain’s growth plans, Zaxby’s tapped restaurant industry veteran Vanessa Fox to serve as its first-ever chief development officer. Fox comes to Zaxby’s from Jack in the Box, where she held a similar position.
Ascending to the CEO role of your company is the dream for many people. For Cini Little’s Kathleen Held, that dream came true in May during a nightmare period for the foodservice industry.
Problems pop up when staff do not fully understand or follow food safety procedures. Implementing a system of checks and balances ensures staff adhere to proper protocol.
The importance of proper cleaning and sanitizing has been put in the spotlight with the pandemic; customers today expect restaurants to go above and beyond what was once standard.
As the latest step in its updated strategic direction, Papa John’s International plans to relocate its headquarters to the Atlanta market.
Longtime McDonald’s executive Debbie Roberts has joined Panera Bread as executive vice president and chief operations officer for the fast-casual chain.
Wood Stone Corporation, a Washington-based manufacturer of stone hearth and specialty cooking equipment, expanded the roles for two company veterans and added someone new to its leadership team.
In a partnership with the chain’s management, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners will acquire Tropical Smoothie Cafe. Terms of the deal for the fast-casual chain with 870 units across 44 states were not disclosed.
Juice It Up! tapped Carlo Verdugo to serve as director of operations and business development. In his new role, Verdugo will oversee all aspects of operations including franchise development, real estate, training, store design and construction.
Sami Siddiqui has been appointed president of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. Siddiqui previously served as president of Asia-Pacific for Restaurant Brands International, Popeyes’ parent company.
Don Hinshaw, The Sterno Group CEO, plans to retire effective Dec. 31, 2020. Upon Hinshaw’s retirement, Craig Carnes, group president, Foodservice Products Group, will become CEO of The Sterno Group.
Going back to school used to be a pretty uniform process for students in grades K through 12. They would collect their school supplies and show up on day one ready for action. This year, thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, will be anything but normal for students, their teachers and their parents and guardians. And that extends beyond the classroom to include the way these groups use foodservice.
SEFA, a dealer-based foodservice equipment and supplies buying group, recognized the contributions of some of its member companies and suppliers through a series of annual awards. Specifically, SEFA named Avanti Restaurant Solutions member of the year and Hatco Supplier of the Year.
Equipex, Gaylord Industries and Marra Forni all update their representation and Limelight Hospitality emerges as a new rep firm serving the Midwest.
The Foodservice and Hospitality Division of the American Jewish Committee will honor those foodservice professionals who have passed due to COVID-19 with a virtual memorial service that will take place on October 14, 2020.
Barbara Heina, president of Cobblestone Ovens, an Illinois-based service agent, passed away on August 31.
