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Papa Johns Announces Its Biggest-Ever Development Deal

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Papa Johns signed a master franchise deal with FountainVest Partners to open more than 1,350 new stores across China by 2040.

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Expansion Roundup: Brands Kick Off the New Year With Development Deals

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This week, FER dives into recently announced expansion plans for Bojangles, Shake Shack, Johnny Rockets and Roll-Em-Up Taquitos.

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Restaurant Association Offers Checklist To Help Operators Prepare for Vaccine Mandate

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To help operators prepare should the federal vaccine mandate remain in place, the National Restaurant Association’s food safety and policy experts compiled a checklist of questions to consider.

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CFS Brands Picks Up WipesPlus

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Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Rye Brook, N.Y., WipesPlus manufactures wipes and dispensing solutions for foodservice, healthcare, gyms, retail and more.

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The Show Will Go On for MAFSI ‘22

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MAFSI’s 50th annual conference, set for Jan. 23-27 in Naples, Fla., is proceeding as planned.

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Brother, Sister Team Now Leading Anthony’s

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Amy Burns was promoted to co-president, joining her brother, Herb Gould, who has been a key leader with the company for several decades.

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MAFSI Barometer Shows ‘Continued Strong Recovery’ in Q3

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MAFSI’s latest “Foodservice Business Barometer Report” indicates the industry is continuing to improve, as third-quarter sales rose 15.4% compared to the third quarter of 2020 when sales fell 24.4%.

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Bloomin’ Brands Taps President for Bonefish Grill

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Michael Healy, a 12-year veteran of the company, will be responsible for long-term, sustainable growth for more than 180 Bonefish Grill restaurants.

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Foodservice Had the Highest Quit Rate in November But Managed To Net Employees

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Nearly 7% of accommodation and foodservice workers—or 920,000—quit their jobs in November, far surpassing any other industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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FEDA Urges Congress To End Build Back Better Effort

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FEDA joined other trade groups in signing a letter urging congressional leaders to end efforts to pass the multi-trillion-dollar Build Back Better package and instead focus on addressing inflation, labor shortages and supply chain constraints.

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