Former KFC president Cywinski to assume executive position with the multi-concept operator.
South Carolina-based service agent joins the PT portfolio of foodservice-related companies.
Foodservice equipment and supplies dealer Bargreen Ellingson opened a new 12,000 square foot location in Maui.
MAFSI members forecast a 4.3 percent sales increase in Q1 2016.
Foodservice design firm Culinary Advisors promoted Suzanne Bahr to senior project manager and hired Laura Lentz to serve as a senior designer.
The National Restaurant Association projects that restaurants will post sales of $782.7 billion and employ 14.4 million people in more than 1 million locations during 2016. The National Restaurant Association also released a list of seven key trends that will impact the industry throughout this year.
Ruby Tuesday appointed Mike Ellis to serve as chief development officer for the casual dining chain.
Bloomin’ Brands promoted Mike Kappitt to president of its Carrabba’s Italian Grill concept. Kappitt most recently served as senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Bloomin’ Brands.
African flavors topped the National Restaurant Association’s 2016 What’s Hot list, trending at 62 percent, above Latin American, Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian flavors. As a “mover and shaker,” African flavors saw a 20 percent jump in popularity from 2015 to 2016.
Multi-concept operator promotes four longtime company leaders.
Casual dining concept STACKED: Food Well Built opened a new location in Huntington Beach, Calif. The architecture and interior design of STACKED-Huntington Beach combine industrial elements of metal and concrete along with reclaimed wood. A medley of colored glass in yellows, oranges, and ambers on the façade bring a sunnier element.
The National Restaurant Association has acquired the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP), a U.S.-based certification body. NRFSP provides certificates for individuals seeking credentials in a variety of food safety disciplines.
The hot dog chain’s new prototype helps it stand out with a look inspired by its earliest stores.
BEST Restaurant Equipment & Design, Inc., a Columbus, Ohio-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealership, has transitioned to an employee stock ownership model. Previous owners Jim Hanson, Mike Stasko and Gene Yosick sold the company to its employees.
Jeff Heath was named vice president of operations for Ted’s Montana Grill.
Scooter's Coffee, a Nebraska-based coffee chain with more than 130 locations in 14 states, promoted Todd Graeve to chief executive officer and Rob Streett to president and chief operating officer.
Former McAlister’s Deli executive joins the full-service restaurant company.
The National Restaurant Association announced the 25 recipients of its 2016 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Awards. These awards showcase foodservice equipment and technologies that increase efficiencies and productivity for back-of-the-house operations and benefit restaurant operators, according to the association.
Multi-line foodservice equipment manufacturer Unified Brands promoted Jim Wernette to chain account sales manager.
Alto-Shaam added a quartet of foodservice industry veterans to its sales, product development and service teams. Leslie Hoffman was hired as vice president of national accounts-foodservice. Ryan Johnson was hired as national account specialist. Jeff McMahon was hired as director of product development, and Jerry Polka was hired as regional service manager.
