Holiday Spending Bolsters Upward Trend in Restaurant Sales

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Mother’s Day drove a noticeable boost in restaurant industry sales, though not to the extent seen in past years.

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Yankee Stadium Gains Flavor With Virtual Restaurant Convert

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Virtual restaurant brand Wings of New York just opened its first physical location in Yankee Stadium.

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Flip’d by IHOP Coming to NYC, Beyond in 2021

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IHOP is back on track to debut its flip’d concept, which was first announced in 2019 and initially expected to launch in Atlanta in April 2020.

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Former Inspire Brands Employee Heads to Bojangles

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Katie Radtke, the new vice president of supply chain at Bojangles, will oversee food and packaging, distribution, logistics and quality assurance for the chain of over 760 restaurants.

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Wendy’s in Quebec and New York Land New Owners

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One of the two recent deals includes plans to double the chain’s footprint in the Quebec area by the end of 2025.

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Panera Reveals Fresh Design, Revamping Off-Premise, Dine-In Alike

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Guest convenience is “one of the highest priorities of the new design,” which will rollout this November in Missouri.

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Italy’s HostMilano to Focus on IoT, Hygiene, Sustainability, More

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HostMilano, an international trade show for those in the foodservice, catering and hospitality industries, is cooking up its 42nd edition.

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NASCAR On Its Marks, Gets Set to Launch Virtual Restaurant

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Virtual Dining Concepts, the company behind Mariah Carey’s virtual cookie brand and more, plans to launch NASCAR Refuel this August.

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Investors Deepen Pockets of Pizza Robot Creator

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Picnic, creator of an automated pizza assembly system and a 2021 Kitchen Innovations Awards recipient, has drawn investor support to the tune of $16.3 million.

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Cooper’s Hawk Fills Chief Restaurant Officer Role

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Beth Scott, formerly of Bloomin’ Brands, serves on the National Restaurant Association board and actively advocates to advance opportunities for women in the industry.

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Muscle Maker Acquires 13-Unit Poke Bowl Chain

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Muscle Maker says Pokemoto will fit well within its ghost kitchen model, among other draws.

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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application Period Ends Monday

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Foodservice establishments that are eligible for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund have until 8 p.m. EST on Monday, May 24, to apply.

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