What To Know From the Latest Restaurant Performance Index

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While the National Restaurant Association’s RPI dipped in April, May proved to be a stronger month, with restaurant operators reporting positive same-store sales and traffic compared to last year.

Zink Foodservice Expands Team With Territory Manager

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Pete Butorac will handle equipment and smallwares sales in the Wisconsin region.

Middleby Grows Beverage Business With Acquisition of Icetro

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The acquisition expands Middleby’s portfolio of beverage brands and grows its offerings in ice.

Technomic Adjusts Sales Forecast, Checks on Trends in Midyear Update

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In the research firm’s new 2022 Midyear Update, Technomic adjusts its outlook to predict the restaurant and bar industry will grow 6.1% on a nominal basis. 

Smart Care Acquires Dutton Food Equipment Repair

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Alsip, Ill.-based Smart Care Equipment Solutions is increasing its operational density in the Mid-Atlantic region with the acquisition of Dutton Food Equipment Repair.

Customer Satisfaction at Full-Service Restaurants Stable, While Fast Food Slips

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LongHorn Steakhouse, Texas Roadhouse and Chick-fil-A were among restaurant brands earning the highest customer satisfaction scores.

Chicago-based Slice Factory Leverages Robotic Pizzamaker

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A new autonomous pizza robot that can cook a pizza from start to finish is making its way to the 12-unit pizza chain Slice Factory.

Panda Express Brings Robotic Wok Into the Kitchen

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The Asian fast-casual chain says the tech will cut cooking time, improve efficiencies and support better chef retention.

Kura Sushi USA Rolls Out Robotic Waiters Systemwide

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The Japanese concept has implemented the new technology that brings beverages and condiments tableside at all 37 locations.

Business Dining Inches Toward Full Recovery

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A report from Dinova and Technomic predicts that the Business Dining Index could hit 96 by the end of the year.  

Scooter’s Coffee Taps Former Starbucks Exec as President

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As Scooter’s Coffee expands nationwide, the nearly 600-unit coffee chain has appointed industry veteran Joe Thornton to the newly created role of president.

McDonald’s Promotes Trio of Longtime Leaders to VP Roles  

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McDonald’s announced a series of leadership changes today, including promoting three longtime executives to vice president roles.