Studies Show Improvement in the Employment Market

August 19, 2020

Here’s what you need to know this week: sales at foodservice and drinking places declined in July. Various studies show improvement in the employment market and in the manufacturing sector. Dickey’s Barbeque Pit offers a virtual kitchen takeout concept to franchisees. Famous Dave’s equates its takeout success during the pandemic to plans the company made three years ago.

Chicken Salad Chick Updates Team

Fast-casual restaurant chain Chicken Salad Chick made a series of promotions, including elevating Jim Thompson to chief operating officer.

Johnny Rockets Sold to Fat Burger Parent

In a deal valued at $25 million, multiconcept operator FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands will acquire Johnny Rockets from Sun Capital Partners.

Master-Bilt Line to Remain in Mississippi

Due to strong customer feedback, Refrigerated Solutions Group will not completely shutter its New Albany, Miss., manufacturing operations after all.

Bally Purchases Manufacturing Site

Bally Refrigerated Boxes bought an additional manufacturing location in Morehead City Township, N.C., which is near the refrigeration manufacturer’s corporate headquarters.

Remembering Reuben Palm

Reuben Palm passed away on Aug. 9 at 92 years of age. Palm was the previous owner of Palm Brothers Restaurant Equipment and Design, a Minnesota-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer.

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