College dining veteran joins the Michigan-based firm.
Homestyle Dining introduced a new restaurant concept: Bonanza Steak & BBQ in Eureka, Mo. The multi-concept operator plans to grow its new restaurant chain to more than 100 franchise locations in the next 5 years.
Maresca promoted to director of sales – East.
This next-generation salad bar has rolled out a new prototype that emphasizes the quality of its ingredients and offers opportunities to upsell.
Davidson becomes president of the Women's Foodservice Forum.
In support of its new brand positioning, CiCis plans to roll out a new restaurant prototype design, with a reimaged location opening during the first quarter of 2016 and a new location sporting the new design opening in the second quarter.
It is anticipated that early in 2016, Manitowoc Foodservice will spin off from Manitowoc Corporation to become a stand-alone, publicly traded company. To prepare for the changes ahead, Manitowoc Foodservice had a busy 2015. The multi-line foodservice equipment manufacturer hired Hubertus Muehlhaeuser to serve as its president in August. A few months later the company announced it was planning to close its Cleveland manufacturing plant and move production of the items made there to other locations. Of course, steps like these are only the beginning for Manitowoc Foodservice. FE&S interviewed Muehlhaeuser about what lies ahead for the company and its customers.
Breakfast continues to expand its reach outside the morning rush, with QSRs offering egg-based meals throughout the day and food brands revamping their marketing campaigns to cater to the protein-seeking consumer.
Visitors and midtown residents viewing art and attending events at this modern museum also receive culinary and beverage creations delivered by Dave Kwiatkowski and Marc Djozlija, partners of Wright & Company.
QSRs, breakfast and other factors helped increase consumer traffic in 2015.
Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen used the opening of its restaurant in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, as a launch for the quick-serve chicken chain’s new design for international locations.
Ruby’s Diner, a California-based diner concept, is taking its menu to the streets via a food truck. Aptly named The Ruby’s Diner Food Truck, the 24-foot-long, 12-foot-wide vehicle serves a limited version of the chain’s menu offerings, including burgers, grilled cheese and shakes.
Penegor to become president of the quick-serve burger chain in January.
