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The latest consumer data from the University of Michigan show an interesting divergence: Consumers are quite optimistic about the outlook for their personal finances but…

The growth of fast-casual restaurant concepts continues to dramatically outpace that of all other restaurant segments, according to data from The NPD Group. The upscale…

As part of a wider initiative to make its three chains “global iconic brands,” Yum! Brands is launching Taco Bell in China. Yum CEO Greg…

Five months after debuting in Manhattan with its largest restaurant in the country, Chick-fil-A has opened a second location in the heart of Midtown. The…

Rebounding sales here and in China, and led by a focus on long-term, high-growth sales opportunities, is prompting McDonald’s to plan 1,250 new restaurants in…

April 1 was our due date for our sixth annual Top Dealer survey, and we weren’t fooling. But we’re nice, so we’re giving you all…

Alto-Shaam Inc. has received the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award, an annual recognition of excellence in manufacturing in the state. Recognized for its commitment…

William David Campbell, who helmed Medley Hotel and Restaurant Supply and served as executive vice president of Strategic Foodservice Equipment Co. after the companies merged,…

If you know him, you know Brad Pierce is just a remarkable person. He’s warm, out-going, energetic, and very, very intelligent. He flies an airplane—safely—and…

The extra Leap Year day and better winter weather this year than last helped drive a surge in restaurant current same-store sales and customer traffic…