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The Evolution of Dining: Ghost Kitchens
Well before Covid took the air out of the foodservice industry last spring, operators began turning to ‘ghost kitchens’ to...
Foodservice award winners share labor pain
Many industries are having trouble finding adequate labor, but the foodservice industry has been hit harder as it ramps up...
The Evolution of Dining: Limited Capacity, Increased Challenges
In the spring of 2021, many restaurants were opening back up, starting with 25-percent capacity. “Here in British Columbia, dining...
The Evolution of Dining: Carryout and menu changes
After the initial shock of lockdowns at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last spring, operators and their suppliers regrouped....
The Evolution of Dining: New venues, new experiences, and the future of fresh food
Transformations in dining, both inside and outside the home, have been taking place since before the Covid pandemic began in...
Subway plans Eat Fresh Refresh brand update
MILFORD, Conn., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Subway restaurants today announced the biggest changes in the brand’s history, making improvements...
Restaurant concept speeds expansion with shipping containers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Frutta Bowls, a WOWorks brand and the nation’s fastest-growing superfoods cafe franchise,...
Get used to these conditions in foodservice, experts say
While they didn’t dare use the term “new normal” to describe the conditions in the foodservice industry, several leaders said...
P.F. Chang’s expands To Go concept
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–P.F. Chang’s is expanding its P.F. Chang’s To Go concept with two new locations in key markets as...
Avocados From Mexico brings new concession stand to Fenway Park
DALLAS — Avocados From Mexico BB #:371130, the No. 1 avocado brand in the U.S., has partnered with the Boston...
GS Foods Group opens Pennsylvania distribution center
ONTARIO, Calif.–GS Foods Group, Inc. (“GS Foods”), a leading specialized food distributor owned by affiliates of Highview Capital, LLC (“Highview”)...
Luby’s Inc. to sell restaurant operations
HOUSTON, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Luby’s, Inc. today announced the Company has entered into an agreement to sell the...
US Foods Summer Scoop line provides labor savings
ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Foods Holding Corp. BB #:134354 announced today the launch of Summer Scoop. Themed “Dining Out Is In...
OpenTable spotlights restaurants on the rebound
SAN FRANCISCO, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For restaurants, it’s been a year of endless pivots, dogged determination, and creative...
Produce companies back lemonade effort to fight childhood cancer
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Lemonade is always a refreshing choice this time of year. It’s even more...
Analyst projects strong growth for casual-dining chains
Casual-dining chains should emerge from the pandemic quickly and see “golden years” of market share growth, same-store sales and unit...
Performance Food Group joins marketing alliance
HOUSTON, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Independent Marketing Alliance (IMA), the member network of independent market share leaders in foodservice...
GS Foods Group acquires school foodservice distribution company
GS Foods Group, Inc., a leading specialized food distributor owned by affiliates of Highview Capital, LLC and A&M Capital Partners,...
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