foodservice

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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....

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 5 minute read

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,...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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”)...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 7 minute read

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...

4 years ago 8 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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,...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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