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Wetzel’s Pretzels Names New Brand Leader

by Katie Lee May 18, 2023

Pasadena, Calif. — Wetzel’s Pretzels has appointed Vincent Montanelli to the company’s top leadership position. Montanelli joined Wetzel’s nearly 20 years ago as the senior vice president of operations and most recently held the post of COO. He will maintain the COO title with the promotion, taking on the highest leadership responsibilities for the organization. Promoted following MTY Food Group’s recent acquisition of Wetzel’s, Montanelli aims to build on the brand’s momentum, driving store growth through its multitude of flexible store formats. At the doorstep of the much anticipated 400th …

May 18, 2023

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Playa Bowls Names New Chief Executive Officer

by Katie Lee April 12, 2023

Belmar, N.J. — Playa Bowls, a leading superfruit bowl shop, has appointed Dan Harmon as its new chief executive officer. As CEO, Harmon will leverage his extensive industry experience to accelerate the company’s overall growth strategies and performance. He succeeds Playa Bowls’ co-founder Rob Giuliani, who will remain engaged in the business as chief innovation officer and continue to play a critical role in Playa Bowls’ strategic development. “Harmon has an exceptional reputation for exceeding business objectives and franchisee relationships in the restaurant industry and will be a valuable asset …

April 12, 2023

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Digital Evolution

by Katie Lee April 5, 2023

— By John Moezzi — What to expect in 2023 digital signage for retail and restaurants. Another year has passed — since the pandemic started — and we continue to see an uptick in consumers in stores and restaurants. However, even for decades before the pandemic, there were debates between online and brick-and-mortar, where some think one abolishes the other, while others think they play well together. Perhaps, it’s important to know what they can do for each other. Let’s explore the trends for 2023 and how online and …

April 5, 2023

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McDonald’s and Lightsource bp Amp Up Solar Energy in the Southeast

by Katie Lee February 20, 2023

Lafayette, La. — McDonald’s Corporation and Lightsource bp have formed a power purchase agreement for a 145 MWac/180 MWdc solar project located in St. Landry Parish, La. The Prairie Ronde Solar project will generate an expected average of approximately 327,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable energy annually, equivalent to the average annual electricity consumption of 30,700 U.S. homes once complete. The deal helps advances McDonald’s commitment to climate action and its sustainability goals, while expanding Lightsource bp’s footprint of solar assets across the Southeast. “Growing our partnership with Lightsource bp reaffirms …

February 20, 2023

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Klein Enterprises Redevelops Valley Plaza Shopping Center in Maryland

by Katie Lee January 26, 2023

Baltimore, Md. — Klein Enterprises, a vertically integrated investor, developer and operator of diversified real estate holdings, has completed the redevelopment of the Valley Plaza shopping center in Hagerstown, Md. Enhancements to the center include an all new-façade, new pylon signage, a resurfaced parking lot and lighting upgrades. Several new national retailers have signed leases with the shopping center, including the first Maryland locations for Boot Barn (opening Feb. 1, 2023) and Grocery Outlet (which opened in summer 2022). The 190,900-square-foot shopping center is home to multiple retail and dining …

January 26, 2023

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Modern Restaurant Concepts Appoints New CEO

by Katie Lee January 17, 2023

Los Angeles — Modern Restaurant Concepts (MRC), a leading fast-casual restaurant platform comprising the QDOBA, Modern Market Eatery and Lemonade brands, has hired veteran restaurant executive John Cywinski as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Previously, Cywinski served on leadership teams from Applebee’s, Chili’s, KFC, McDonald’s and Burger King. Most recently, he was president of Applebee’s Grill & Bar for 6 years, where he led a transformation and resurgence of the $4.4 billion business. Before his role at Applebee’s, Cywinski also served as president of KFC where he led …

January 17, 2023

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Veteran Supply Chain Professional Joins Virtual Restaurant Company Nextbite

by Katie Lee April 27, 2022

Los Angeles and Denver — Nextbite, a leader in virtual restaurants, has hired Dominic Calcagno, a supply chain leader experienced in national QSR foodservice supply chain management, as director of supply chain. Calcagno will lead Nextbite’s supply chain team focusing on driving operational excellence, introducing new capabilities, controlling costs and building its supply chain partnerships. Prior to Nextbite, he held leadership positions at HAVI, a supply chain services company, where he managed various aspects of the supply chain for McDonald’s North America. During this time, he led source & spend …

April 27, 2022

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86 Repairs Secures $7.3 Million in Additional Funding

by Katie Lee July 16, 2021

Chicago — Chicago-based restaurant tech company 86 Repairs has closed an additional $5.3 million from investors including TDF Ventures, Gordon Food Service (GFS), MATH Venture Partners, Revolution and Cleveland Avenue. The new financing brings the company’s funding in this round to $7.3 million, and total capital raised to $8.8 million to date. Disrupting the $26 billion restaurant equipment repair and maintenance (R&M) industry, 86 Repairs automates the end-to-end repair and maintenance process for restaurants and provides actionable insights to improve back-of-house operations. The end result is significant time and cost …

July 16, 2021

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TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants Promotes VP, Real Estate and Development

by Katie Lee February 24, 2021

Livonia, Mich. — TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) has promoted Tom Gergich from director of real estate to vice president of real estate and development. Gergich began his career with TSFR in 2015 to direct, manage and execute the organization’s restaurant real estate activities. He has over 25 years of experience in site development, surveying and construction, and sale/retail brokerage, including 10 years as area real estate manager for McDonald’s Corporation. “Tom is an exceptional leader who has the experience, vision and acumen to guide our real estate and development …

February 24, 2021

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Sevan Refreshes 14,000th Restaurant

by Katie Lee January 27, 2020

Downers Grove, Ill. — Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc., a global leader in innovative design, program management, construction services and data analytics, recently finished refreshing its 14,000th restaurant. The 14,000th restaurant is the McDonald’s in Big Bear, Calif. Sevan’s 14,000 restaurant projects include McDonald’s flagship stores in Chicago and New York, the Century Boulevard Carl’s Jr. store in Los Angeles and the Taco Bell flagship in Chicago. For 8 years, Sevan has provided solutions for the world’s largest brands while accelerating development programs across the United States and Canada for multi-site …

January 27, 2020

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