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Appreciation for hospitality staff
The Culinary Visions® survey also found that consumers have gained greater appreciation for everyone involved in bringing those meals to the table, from chefs to restaurant employees. The majority (73%) agreed that chefs became heroes working to serve communities during the past year. And consumers say this new appreciation is impacting their behavior. More than half (53%) said they have changed the restaurants they patronize based on how employees were being taken care of in recent months.
CHAIN NEWS
The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) announced that Nicole Negowetti joined the association as its new senior director of policy. Negowetti is an attorney, educator, and scholar whose work focuses on the laws and policies shaping the US agriculture and food system.
Alto-Shaam has announced a new partnership with BSE North, as its manufacturers’ representative in MAFSI Region 2. BSE Marketing, a fourth-generation foodservice equipment company, has represented Alto-Shaam for decades in MAFSI Regions 3 and 4.
Luby’s will sell all 92 of its Fuddruckers locations to Black Titan Enterprises for an estimated $18.5m following the planned liquidation of the brand.
BBQ Holdings, the parent company of Famous Dave’s announced the expected acquisition of Village Inn and Bakers Square for $13.5m following bankruptcy filings less than a year ago.
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and others announced the purchase of Global Franchise Group, the parent
Family owned brand Donatos announced a new partnership with the delivery-only REEF Kitchens to expand its presence in Nashville.
company of Hot Dog on a Stick, Round Table Pizza, Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery, and Pretzelmaker.
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
Curry Up Now signed the lease for its first location in the Austin, Texas, area.
Slim Chickens expanded to its first location in Maryland.
Iron Chef winner and renowned New York City chef Jeff Haskell has joined Nextbite, a virtual restaurant group, as culinary director. Haskell heads up the team in Denver and will lead menu development as the company expands with innovative concepts for its thousands of restaurant partners across the country.
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