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Trays and Baskets may be a Weak Point in Food Safety
When the topics of sanitation and maintenance come up in a commercial bakery, the trays or baskets that deliver finished product to the bakery’s customer usually aren’t top of mind. As pieces that go out into the world and then return to the bakery — bringing back with them anything they encountered along the way…
Read MoreMiddleby Acquires United Foodservice
Zhuhai Guangdong China-based United Foodservice is a leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of countertop commercial foodservice equipment with recent annual revenues of approximately $10 million. “This strategic acquisition expands our capabilities in a key global location and high-demand market. We expect continued growth in Asia and this acquisition strengthens our capabilities to best…
Read MoreConsidering an International Service Job? Here’s What You Need to Know
– by Beau Peters Beau Peters is a creative professional with a lifetime of experience in service and care. As a manager, he’s learned a slew of tricks of the trade that he enjoys sharing with others who have the same passion and dedication that he brings to his work. If you ask…
Read MoreThe Private-Equity Firm Rejoins the Company after Having Previously Invested from 2007 to 2013
Private-equity firm the Halifax Group announced that they will be investing once again in Papa John’s largest franchisee, PJU Holdings, Inc. (Papa John’s United), which has 194 locations across 10 states. Halifax Group had previously invested in the Birmingham, Ala.-based franchisee from 2007 to 2013 and is now reinvesting a majority stake in the company…
Read MoreMcDonald’s Corp. Names Tiffanie Boyd U.S. Chief People Officer
McDonald’s Corp. named Tiffanie Boyd to the role of U.S. Chief People Officer, the company announced Monday. Boyd, who comes to the chain from General Mills, starts Jan. 4. She is among several new executive hires made under Chris Kempczinski, who was named president and CEO last year when Steve Easterbrook was abruptly fired. Kempczinski…
Read MoreKFC to Sell Chicken in Replica ‘Holiday Buckets’ from the 60’s/70’s
Fried chicken in an old bucket from the ‘60s? Where do we sign up? In what would seem to be an ongoing global quest to conflate Colonel Sanders with Santa Claus, KFC has announced that restaurants in the U.S. will be serving up fried chicken in replicas of its “iconic” holiday-themed buckets from 1966 and…
Read MorePizza Hut partners with Beyond Meat on two new Pizzas
Pizza Hut has joined forces with Beyond Meat, Inc. to develop two new pizzas featuring plant-based sausage. The collaboration will make plant-based meat pizzas “more widely available to the masses,” the Yum! Brands, Inc. subsidiary said. New Beyond Pan Pizzas were co-created by the Pizza Hut and Beyond Meat culinary teams to mimic the taste…
Read MoreFamous Dave’s to Acquire Granite City Food and Brewery
BBQ Holdings Inc., the parent company of Famous Dave’s, announced Thursday a purchase agreement to acquire the assets of craft beer chain Granite City Food and Brewery. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move is BBQ Holdings’ first foray outside of the barbecue sector. Its other two brands are the recently created Clark…
Read MoreArby’s Enters Mexico, and Pandemic Pushes new U.S. Customers to try its Sandwiches
Arby’s is privately owned by Inspire Brands, which is backed by private equity firm Roark Capital. Its sister chains include Jimmy John’s, Buffalo Wild Wings and Sonic. Arby’s first Mexican restaurant opens Thursday in Guadalajara, with another location in the country slated to start serving customers early next year. Key Spot Group, a division of…
Read MoreHow Employers Can Attract Gen Z Employees
– by Beau Peters Beau Peters is a creative professional with a lifetime of experience in service and care. As a manager, he’s learned a slew of tricks of the trade that he enjoys sharing with others who have the same passion and dedication that he brings to his work. As a candidate…
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