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"Industry Lifer" Justin Freeman Unpacks his Long Career as a Foodservice Professional
April 01, 2021Justin Freeman, Bargreen EllingsonRead Article -
WaBa Grill Sets a Record
April 01, 2021A menu built on rice, protein and veggies helped this California-based chain achieve its best-ever sales during the pandemic.Read Article -
Long-Awaited Campus Restaurant Renovation
March 01, 2021Much to the delight of the University of California, Riverside community, the highly anticipated, renovated and expanded The Barn restaurant and Patio Bar opened last summer. It stayed in operation until December 2020 when it closed due to University of California guidelines, which meant minimal students on campus. The university plans to reopen the facility this fall.Read Article -
Serving Art Museum Crowds While Honoring Circus Roots
January 04, 2021A reimagined restaurant and cafe add menu diversity and a new dining experience at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Fla.Read Article
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The NRA February Restaurant Performance Index Contrasts the Past with the Future
April 06, 2021The National Restaurant Association’s February Restaurant Performance Index contrasts the past with the future. Several chains report increased sales. Many reports on the economy this week, both government and private, were very positive. Foodservice operators hired heavily in March. Saladworks plans to open 90 non-traditional locations. Technomic Inc. reported that the top 500 chains had total sales decline by 8.0% last year. These stories and...Read Article
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Foodservice Expands at Oklahoma City Convention Center
April 01, 2021Read ArticleOklahoma City welcomed a new convention center in January 2021, nine years after design began. The $288 million project was funded by the Metropolitan Area Projects Plan 3 (MAPS 3) capital improvement program in Oklahoma City. MAPS 3 uses a one-cent, limited-term sales tax to pay for debt-free projects.
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Breakfast Segment Update
April 12, 2021Read ArticleThe breakfast segment may face a more challenging recovery than other dayparts since the morning commute has yet to return to normal. Mintel predicts between 2022 and 2025, chains will divert resources from breakfast programs to mid-morning and afternoon occasions.
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Hard Rock Cafe Updates its Operational Leadership
April 13, 2021Read ArticleRestaurant industry veteran Kim Boerema was appointed president of cafe operations for Hard Rock Cafe.
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