In a move that coincides with the chain’s 30th anniversary, Johnny Rockets took the wraps off a major brand refresh that the chain plans to phase in at its existing corporate restaurants, both domestic and international, by the end of the year.
The Association for Healthcare Foodservice announced the seven winners of its 2016 awards spanning five categories.
California Pizza Kitchen opened a flagship at The Park, MGM’s new outdoor dining and entertainment district on the Las Vegas Strip. Located between New York-New York and Monte Carlo resorts, CPK at The Park features an indoor-outdoor space that creates an upscale and relaxed environment.
The members of the Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association (FEDA) elected new officers and a board of directors. Joe Schmitt of Marion, Iowa-based Rapids Wholesale Equipment was installed as president and Mason Greene of Jackson, Miss.-based Hotel & Restaurant Supply will serve as vice president.
Selevredes and Ellickson become president and chief operating officer for the dealer-based foodservice equipment and supplies buying group.
Ice cream is still cool. House-made and artisan ice cream made the No. 10 spot overall and the No. 1 spot for desserts on the National Restaurant Association’s 2016 What’s Hot chef survey. Here’s a look at some innovative ice cream brands as well as creative flavors developed by chefs around the country.
Foodservice equipment manufacturer A.J. Antunes & Co. has changed its name to Antunes.
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) recognized the following nine foodservice operators with its 2016 Silver Plate Awards.
Cliff MacTavish joined the Thermo-Kool team as blast chiller and regional walk-in sales manager.
In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, the National Restaurant Association’s Conserve program encourages restaurant operators to take three sustainability steps that can positively impact the environment and their bottom lines.
Gibbs becomes president of the multi-concept operator. David Gibbs was promoted to president and chief financial officer for Yum! Brands, Inc., effective May 2, 2016. Gibbs, a 27-year veteran of the company, previously served as chief executive officer of the global Pizza Hut Division.
Lika Dutta is the new general manager for Comark Instruments, a manufacturer of precision thermometers, data loggers and wireless monitoring solutions.
Steve Heeley will become president and chief operating officer for Veggie Grill, effective May 2. Heeley currently serves as chief operating officer for the vegetable-centric fast-casual concept.
Euromonitor reports fast-casual sales growth continues to outpace the overall U.S. market.
The National Service Cooperative, a collection of foodservice equipment service agencies, has formed an advisory board.
Frisch’s Big Boy introduced Jason Vaughn, a 25-year veteran of the restaurant industry, as its CEO.
Nicole O’Rourke has joined Webb Foodservice Design as commissioning director. In her new role, O’Rourke will start a new service of commissioning kitchens. The service will train operators and staff on the operations and maintenance of their new kitchen.
T&S Brass and Bronze Works hired Heidi Wenninger to serve as its international marketing coordinator.
