Company to consolidate manufacturing facilities in Bloomington, Minn.
Rep firm will handle the Upstate New York region for the ventilation manufacturer.
Franchising veteran comes over from Le Duff.
Operators overcome uncertain business environment to keep moving forward.
Yeomans takes over in Canada.
San Antonio-based Taco Cabana celebrated the opening of a new location in Allen, Texas, with the chain's from-the-ground-up redesign.
New facility includes a test kitchen.
Del Taco's location on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles showcases the chain's new contemporary prototype, which features new colors, an updated seating area and a salsa bar. Like many of the chain's other locations, this unit is also open 24 hours (though it does not have a drive-thru) and features an expanded dining room and breakfast menu.
McNeel takes over the day to day reins of the foodservice equipment buying group.
More than 3 million tourists from all over the world visit the Statue of Liberty each year. As a result, the foodservice operations on Liberty Island average more than 2,200 transactions per day. Despite doing such a high volume, the foodservice operation has a 94 percent waste diversion rate.Each year, 3 million tourists from all over the world visit the Statue of Liberty and another 2 million make the trip to visit nearby Ellis Island. The popularity of these two attractions within the National Parks system is simple. "The Statue of Liberty is the world's icon and Ellis Island tells America's story," said Bob Uffer, general manager for Evelyn Hill Inc., which oversees the foodservice for both Liberty and Ellis Islands in New York City.
Despite the challenging economy, several chain restaurant concepts continue to ink new development agreements and expand their presence into new markets. And, in this week's chain operating report, one iconic concept makes history.
Producing freshly prepared menu items in an efficient kitchen helps this Southwestern grille and cantina-themed restaurant chain compete successfully in the quick-service burrito channel.
NPD reports growth in Canada, Japan and China; Declines in Europe and Australia.
Updated décor and new operational efficiencies sweeten the growth prospects for this 25-year-old fast-casual chain.
Deal to close in the third quarter of 2012.
Will lead organizational design and daily operations.
Industry veterans take on new roles with the pizza chain.
MAS services offered for the first time.
One casual-dining chain adds better-for-you menu options while several others look to expand their reach both domestically and abroad in this week's Chain Operating Report.
