Restaurant industry performance shows moderate improvement in February. Restaurants account for one of seven U.S. jobs added in March. Inspire Brands is on a roll. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.
A recent study shows that a high percentage of restaurants that did not receive government funds relating to the pandemic may fail. Some experts think the labor shortage may never go away. Ghost kitchen startup Reef Technologies closes roughly a third of their business. These stories and a whole lot more This Week In Foodservice.
Financial reports from the three largest foodservice distributors highlight the complexities of today’s foodservice operation. The tight labor market continues. Western businesses may want to cease their Russian operations but doing so can be complicated. People returning to their offices roughly two years after the pandemic began to face higher menu prices for lunch. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.
December retail sales fell from November but rose from December 2020. TGI Fridays explores a new format. Introducing HiBar Hospitality Group. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Sales for February reported both total retail sales and foodservice and drinking place sales increased over January. Hooters is a on roll. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
Operators adjust their businesses due to labor shortages. SAJJ Mediterranean opens in a grocery store. Portillo’s prepares to debut a pickup-only location. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
Restaurant companies pull out of Russia in response to the Ukrainian invasion. Lots of activity these days at Famous Dave’s parent company BBQ Holdings. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.
Restaurant industry performance remains mixed. Operators come to terms with the latest vaccine requirements. Digital salad bars come to six East Coast Grocery stores. Pink’s Hot Dogs honors the late Betty White. These stories and more this week in foodservice.
Hiring, especially in foodservice, really took off in February. Consumer acceptance of drive-thru windows has increased as a result of the pandemic. McDonald’s temporarily closes its Russian locations. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
This Week in Foodservice: Consumers’ changing expectations for wait times. Chipotle opens an all-digital restaurant. Restaurants dealing with rising COVID-19 cases – again.
The National Restaurant Association said restaurant performance retreated in January. Industry leaders are urging the Internal Revenue Service to improve their handling of employee tax credit. Subway appears to have turned the corner after years of declining unit sales volume. Las Vegas will soon boast the largest Chevys restaurant. These stories and more This Week In Foodservice.
Independent operators share their outlook for 2022. A plant-based virtual restaurant concept becomes reality. Suggestions on how restaurants can build back traffic in 2022. These stories and more this week in foodservice.
The good and bad of the U.S. Census Bureau’s sales figures for January. IFMA updates its forecast. Jamba adds two more automated smoothie locations. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
Lots of labor data to digest. A look at some trends that will shape 2022. Shake Shack adds a drive-thru. How managing food waste can help offset some labor woes. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
White Castle expands its use of robots. McDonald’s plans to explore the metaverse. Wow Bao comes to Canada. A California law looks to give fast-food workers more power. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
Boston Market was forced to cancel holiday orders at one location. Some restaurants may pause delivery during peak periods. Meet Denny’s newest “associate” Janet. Panera opens a dual drive-thru unit. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
Chains act to offset pricing pressures. Dunkin’s modernization effort is ahead of schedule. Consumers will gobble up a lot of chicken wings watching the big game. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
Starbucks opens a cashier-less location. Papa John's delivers a new identity. A haunting amount of ghost kitchen news. These stories and more this week in foodservice.
In 2021 gross domestic product increased at its fastest rate since 1984. The National Restaurant Association and the IRC are lobbying Congress to provide additional funds to support the industry. Coffee shop traffic increases outpaced the restaurant industry in 2021. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.
Consumers will look for healthier fare in 2022. A handful of chains prepare to accelerate their growth plans. An Ohio bar offers a charcuterie vending machine. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
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