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FES Magazine
- Carpigiani adds a Chief Commercial Officerby webmaster@fesmag.com (The Editors) on May 2, 2024
Anna Pata was appointed to the newly created role of chief commercial officer for Carpigiani North America, a Welbilt company that makes gelato equipment.
- TAKKT Taps Kelly for President’s Roleby webmaster@fesmag.com (The Editors) on May 2, 2024
Foodservice equipment industry veteran Keith Kelly was appointed president of TAKKT FoodServices.
- RSG Adds Key Account Directorby webmaster@fesmag.com (The Editors) on April 30, 2024
Refrigerated Solutions Group, the parent company of Norlake and Master-Bilt, hired foodservice industry veteran Rafael Thissen to serve as key account director.
- Ovention Adds a Corporate Chefby webmaster@fesmag.com (The Editors) on April 30, 2024
Ovention tapped chef Joe Arvin to serve as a corporate chef.
Restaurant Business Magazine
- Arby's rolls out limited-time sauce named for Beyoncé's horseby pcobe@winsightmedia.com (Patricia Cobe) on May 2, 2024
The fast-food restaurant chain is debuting Chardonneigh’s Horsey Sauce, which was inspired by the cover image on the singer’s Cowboy Carter country music album.
- Long lines at kiosks can stress customers, study findsby jguszkowski@winsightmedia.com (Joe Guszkowski) on May 1, 2024
Guests feel more rushed and order less food when others queue up behind them, according to new research from Temple University.
- 5 bonbons from Denny's not-so-sweet quarterly updateby promeo@winsightmedia.com (Peter Romeo) on May 1, 2024
Traffic slumped, but the family-dining stalwart offered a few aha moments in its recount of what happened.
- Wingstop is doing great. Here's how CEO Michael Skipworth says the chicken chain can do...by LJennings@winsightmedia.com (Lisa Jennings) on May 1, 2024
After a strong first quarter, Dallas-based Wingstop expects double-digit same-store sales growth this year, as it plans on becoming a Top 10 global restaurant brand.
Restaurant Development & Design
- A World View: NAC, Doha, Qataron May 1, 2024
NAC Doha’s interior embraces a timeless, engaging and inviting feel that encapsulates the social and stylish environment associated with Parisian bistros.
- new + notable: Cocody, Houstonon April 25, 2024
French fine-dining restaurant Cocody dazzles with a glitzy space that seats approximately 170 across 7,000 square feet, including an outdoor courtyard.
- A Look at Airport Restaurantson April 22, 2024
Airline travel is booming, which means a lot of eyeballs on brands within airports and lots of hungry passengers to tempt.
- new + notable: UMMO, Chicagoon April 10, 2024
This two-story space with a sophisticated downstairs dining room and a loft bar upstairs offers a new take on luxe Italian dining in Chicago’s River North neighborhood.