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Red Lobster exits Chapter 11 with former P.F. Chang’s CEO at the helm
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Red Lobster® restaurant chain today announces its exit from Chapter 11 restructuring and the completion...
Focus on Foodservice: Inflation and Pricing
Rising food and labor costs continue to squeeze profits, despite the restaurant industry’s robust sales, according to the National Restaurant...
Chipotle launches ‘Autocado’ avocado processing device
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today Autocado, its avocado processing cobotic prototype developed in partnership...
Focus on Foodservice: Winners and Losers
For the most part, Chicago, IL-based research firm Datassential’s 2024 Industry Forecast, published in conjunction with the International Foodservice Manufacturers...
Gordon Food Service chef shares inspirations from California Giant Chef Invitational Academy
With every bite, Chef Invitational champion and culinary specialist at Gordon Foodservice BB #:100172, Steven Halliday is challenging the status...
Focus on Foodservice: Is recovery a bust or robust? A little of both
The foodservice realm continues its slow recovery from the harm caused by pandemic shutdowns, but the pace and magnitude of...
September Restaurant Trends: Steps to recovery
Black Box Intelligence released this monthly Out of the Box Insights September 12, 2024: As the economy shows signs of...
Korean restaurant locations in the U.S. grow amid surge in demand
Chicago, Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, today released new...
BurgerFi International Files for Protection Under Chapter 11
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BurgerFi International, Inc., owner of the high-quality, casual dining chain Anthony’s Coal...
Restaurant Trends Report examines inflation across segments
September 10, 2024 BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toast, the all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, today announced its Q2 2024 Restaurant Trends Report,...
Red Lobster gets court approval of Chapter 11 plan
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Red Lobster Management LLC, along with its direct and indirect operating subsidiaries, owner...
Black Box Intelligence evaluates early impact of California’s fast food wage hike
Black Box Intelligence released this August 28, 2024: California’s recent minimum wage hike, from $16 to $20 per hour, has...
Circana research shows 86% of eating occasions sourced from home
Chicago, Aug. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, recently released a...
Mediterranean chain files Chapter 11
Mediterranean fast casual chain Roti filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on August 23, 2024. According to court documents, the...
Subway launches $7 footlong promotion
MIAMI, Aug. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Subway introduced a new deal as big as its iconic footlong sandwiches, perfect for anyone hungry for value,...
Sysco releases plan for FSMA food traceability compliance
HOUSTON, Aug. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sysco Corporation BB #:105962, the world’s largest food distributor, today announced its comprehensive...
Report: Restaurant service fees continue to grow, wages stay above inflation
Square released this Summer Quarterly Restaurant Report Aug. 13, 2024: New Square data highlights changes in suburb dining and nightlife...
El Pollo Loco partners with TikTok star for its Double Chopped Salads campaign
COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken chain, has announced...
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