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Mirkovich & Associates Now Manages MAFSI Region 17 Territory

New president started as cashier.

This week's chain operating report includes new menu items for Taco Bell and Pizza Hut; Starbucks expanding its coffee reach; and expansion into the Caribbean, South America and Texas markets, among others, for several other multi-unit operators.

Forty-four percent of foodservice operators say they made a capital expenditure for equipment, expansion or remodeling during the past three months.

Was a vice president at Daubers, a CFESA member firm.

Foodservice industry veteran Painter-Supplee assumes the newly created position.

Regions will include Europe, Americas.

Three displaced Alabama boys turned a shared love of barbecue and soul food into a burgeoning fast-casual chain.

Farmer formerly director of business development for Commercial Parts & Service.

While not a new concept, sous vide cooking remains an emerging approach for foodservice operators from all segments. A sous vide pro, Paul Anthony Fario, executive chef at Extra Virgin restaurant in Arlington, Va., shares a few lessons he has learned while implementing sous vide.

A new bar menu from Flemming's, Pizza Hut looks to take a slice of the sandwich segment, a new prototype for Souper Salad and several chains open new locations mark this week's Chain Operating Report.

Pizza consumption continues to rise with 41 percent of consumers polled saying they now eat pizza once a week, compared to 26 percent just two years ago, according to Technomic's Pizza Consumer Trend Report.

Deal will bolster the coffee chain's core food offerings and allow Starbucks to expand into other dayparts.

Sustainability webcast is first to offer 1 CEU.

Former ITW executive assumes leadership post for the commercial kitchen parts distributor.

Few people learning a new skill set would want to do so using 40-year-old technology. Unfortunately, that was the exact scenario facing students enrolled in the ProStart program in Rolling Meadows High School in Rolling Meadows, Ill.

International expansion continues to be a key area for CKE

ABC and SEFA recognize dealers and foodservice equipment manufacturers for their performance.

Pizza veteran flips to burger side of the restaurant industry.

Taco Cabana rolls out an updated prototype, Fogo de Chão will get a new owner and Hardees plans to expand in the southeast are among the top news items in this week's chain operating report.