TIndex Shows Foodservice Industry Sales Remain Strong

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The Technomic index shows a slight dip in May 2021 sales, but continues to show improvement.

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Chicago-Area Chefs Share Ideas on Labor Efficiencies

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Eight operators met virtually June 23 to share their thoughts—and possible answers—to labor issues in the foodservice industry.

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Donatos Joins Other Restaurateurs in Opening Ghost Kitchens

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Donatos opens its first delivery-only kitchen, joining many restaurants in the ghost kitchen craze.

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FAT Brands to Purchase Global Franchise Group for $442.5M

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FAT Brands today announced it will acquire Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million by the end of July.

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New Podcast: The Case of the Fried Fryer

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In this episode, Garrett Warren, manager of technical staffing, training and development for Joe Warren & Sons Co., walks through how to best service outdoor foodservice kitchens. Hear his tips on installation, planned maintenance, safety—and how to handle a mouse nest. Then David Duckworth, director of corporate operations at Commercial Kitchen Parts and Service, shares…

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El Pollo Loco Tests Futuristic Drone Delivery Service

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El Pollo Loco tests a drone delivery service with Southern California-based customers.

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BBQ Holdings Acquires Two Family Restaurant Concepts

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BBQ Holdings will add Village Inn and Bakers Square to their roster in a deal set to close by the end of July.

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Investment Group to Purchase Lee’s Famous Recipe

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Famous Recipe Group sold Lee’s Famous Recipe to Artemis Land Partners-backed entity.

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New York State Ends To-Go Alcohol

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New York State’s COVID-19 State of Emergency expired yesterday, taking to-go alcohol with it.

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Thermo-Kool Hires New National Sales Manager

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Commercial refrigeration manufacturer Thermo-Kool recently announced the hire of Mark Fogarty as national sales manager.

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