Foodservice designers who don’t include chefs in their designs, particularly when it comes to the corporate dining arena, miss out on a range of opportunities to keep the process flowing smoothly. Collaborating with the chef early on, and certainly before specifying equipment, avoids a multitude of issues. It is far better to gain buy-in from the chef on equipment and kitchen layout beforehand vs. watching them struggle with the kitchen setup after all the decisions are made.
Restaurant holding company ARC Group has reached an agreement to purchase Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery.
PRIDE Centric Resources, a Colorado-based foodservice equipment and supplies buying group, presented its members and suppliers with a series of awards that recognized their 2017 achievements.
Investment firms Duration Capital and The Jordan Company have reached an agreement to acquire Bojangles’, a quick-service restaurant chain. The transaction is expected to close during the first fiscal quarter of 2019.
A year after Hogadon Basin Ski Area’s big renovation anniversary, staff readied for another successful season feeding skiers, hikers and event participants.
It’s all about the experience. That message continues to have a noticeable impact on the conceptualization of new projects, restaurant design and even the selection of foodservice equipment.
New format places emphasis on solutions and success
Cliff Hudson will retire from his role as chairman and chief executive officer for SONIC Corp. once Inspire Brands’ deal to buy the drive-in chain closes. Claudia San Pedro, president of SONIC, will lead the company upon Hudson’s retirement and will become part of the Inspire executive team.
Allied Buying Corporation, a dealer-based foodservice equipment and supplies buying group, honored its suppliers with several annual awards.
Financially troubled Taco Bueno Restaurants has filed for bankruptcy and may soon have a new owner in Sun Holdings Inc., a multi-concept franchisee based in Dallas. Taco Bueno has 169 locations systemwide.
