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US Foods releases Q1 report, closes acquisition
May 09, 2024 ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Foods Holding Corp. BB #:134354, one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United...
Report: Value gains importance as restaurant sales, traffic remain soft
This is the monthly GuestXM restaurant report from Black Box Intelligence March 2024: There is little doubt that restaurant sales...
Restaurant trend report finds consumers trading down, dining out less
SAN ANTONIO, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Around 50 billion hamburgers are consumed a year in the U.S.,1 presenting a big opportunity for restaurants...
IFPA announces winners of 2024 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 has announced the names of the winners of the 2024...
IFPA releases Best in Foodservice award winners
April 22, 2024 Washington, D.C. – The best of the best in foodservice produce use have been named by the...
Sysco improves sustainability with product packaging
HOUSTON, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sysco Corporation BB #:105962, the leading global foodservice distribution company, is taking action...
TGI Fridays to be acquired by largest franchisee
DALLAS, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TGI Fridays announced today that it has reached agreement on exclusivity and on a...
Panera New Era features revamped and new menu items, including salads
ST. LOUIS, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Panera Bread is proud to announce the New Era at Panera has arrived!...
What Chefs Want to acquire Phoenix Wholesale Foodservice
ATLANTA, GA, April 10, 2023 – What Chefs Want (WCW) BB #:161776, headquartered in Louisville, KY, is thrilled to announce...
NY produce wholesaler offers AI case study
A New York produce company’s use of AI in ordering has saved it thousands of dollars in efficiency and food...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – April 5, 2024
Greg and Pamela show off some new Aldi swag to talk about how Aldi and Lidl are succeeding with food...
Crisp & Green to expand with 11 Midwest locations
MINNEAPOLIS, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CRISP & GREEN, a Minnesota-based fast-casual restaurant serving healthy, whole meals including grain bowls,...
Restaurant report shows tech expansion in foodservice
WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Technology use in restaurants is accelerating, creating new touchpoints between restaurants and the consumers...
Data shows expected softening in restaurant sales may be here
This is the monthly GuestXM restaurant report from Black Box Intelligence: February provided a much clearer picture of the current...
TouchBistro’s 2024 Diner Trends Report shows diners looking for savings, convenience, and connection
March 26, 2024 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New research from all-in-one POS and restaurant management system, TouchBistro, reveals that Americans are choosing...
Markon names multi-units accounts director
SALINAS, CA March 13, 2024 – Today, Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 announced Brian Jameson has joined their team as Multi-Unit...
Chicken chain denied Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing as debts pile up
A judge denied the second bankruptcy filing by the owner of rotisserie chicken chain Boston Market, leaving it on shaky...
Registration opens for IFPA Foodservice Conference
March 6, 2024 Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. – IFPA BB #:378962 is gearing up for a fresh look at...
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