Global Foodservice News
Flexeserve Adds to its Tech Team
Flexeserve hired Jordan Brown to serve as a technical solutions specialist. In this role Brown will serve as an IoT, infrastructure and support manager working with the company’s cloud-based support system, Connect. The system allows customers to control heated display shelves, as well as the unit itself, schedule cook times and access data insights, per…
Read MoreMiddleby Welcomes Back Norman
Ryan Norman has rejoined Middleby as vice president of consultant services, where he will lead efforts to promote the company’s brands across the foodservice consultant community. Norman previously served as the director of consultant services for Middleby. The Middleby Consultant Services team will now report directly to Group President Will Means, who also oversees Dealer…
Read MoreRestaurant Technologies Promotes Partee to President and CEO
Alissa Partee will be promoted to president and chief executive officer for Restaurant Technologies, effective July 1, 2026. Partee, who currently serves as the company’s chief operating officer, will replace Jeff Kiesel, who will retire from RTI. This transition is the result of a multi-year succession planning initiative, per a company release. Partee joined RTI…
Read MoreWendy’s Welcomes Wright Back
Wendy’s welcomed back Robert Wright as the chain’s president and chief executive officer. Wright comes to Wendy’s from Potbelly, where he served as president and chief executive officer. His prior experience includes multiple senior leadership roles at Wendy’s, including as executive vice president and chief operations officer. Wright’s resume also includes stints in leadership roles…
Read MoreChurch’s Texas Chicken appoints Popeyes vet as chief commercial officer
Kevin Nemeth will oversee various aspects of the chain’s commercial strategy and help connect brand, digital, loyalty, menu and execution. Name: Kevin Nemeth New title: Executive vice president, chief commercial officer, Church’s Texas Chicken Previous title: Chief digital and marketing officer, Authentic Restaurant Brands Kevin Nemeth has over 15 years of experience leading digital transformation…
Read MoreTijuana Flats relaunches franchising
Under the ownership of Latitude Food Group, the 100-unit fast casual chain will partner with operators to open new units and refranchise select corporate stores. Dive Brief: Tijuana Flats has relaunched franchising over a year after it emerged from bankruptcy and about six months after &pizza acquired the chain and formed Latitude Food Group, according…
Read MoreDog Haus appoints two Jersey Mike’s franchisees to C-suite positions
The fast-casual chain is boosting its leadership with experienced franchise operators. The new execs have also pledged to open 50 Dog Haus units as franchisees themselves. Dog Haus is moving into the next phase of its ground-breaking plan to rethink franchising as we know it. The Pasadena, California-based fast-casual chain on Thursday announced that two…
Read MoreRising Fuel Costs Drive New Margin Pressures for QSR Operators
Operators are confronting a less predictable cost pressure that can ripple through delivery economics, supply chains, consumer spending habits, and restaurant margins. For the past several years, QSR operators have dealt with rising inflation. As food, labor, and occupancy costs have grown, QSRs have had to stay disciplined on pricing, efficiency, and margins. That pressure…
Read MoreClover Food Lab shuts down as the plant-based meat trend fades
The 11-unit Massachusetts-based chain, which had been looking for a buyer, is closing its locations on Thursday, two years after it emerged from bankruptcy. Another plant-based chain is shutting down. Clover Food Labs which two years ago emerged from bankruptcy with a vow to grow rapidly across New England, is closing its remaining 11 restaurants…
Read MoreDairy Queen is giving cash to franchisees that open new locations
The new program gives operators $150,000 in cash to franchisees that open one of its Grill & Chill location on time Want to open a Dairy Queen? The brand will give you cash. The Minneapolis-based treat chain said on Wednesday announced a new incentive program, giving franchisees who open one of the brand’s Grill &…
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