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Anticipating that the economic fundamentals that drive foodservice sales will remain positive, Technomic Inc., the Chicago-based foodservice research firm, forecasts that total industry sales in…

With the turmoil of the June 23 referendum in the United Kingdom to pull out of the European Union playing out worldwide, FER Worldwide asked…

Eathos, a Dubai-based regional restaurant operator, has acquired the four-unit UAE sushi chain, SushiArt. It is the first acquisition for Eathos, which franchises Kababji Grill,…

On July 5, Texas-based Sysco Corp. completed its US$3.1 billion acquisition of the London-based foodservice distributor, Brakes Group. Combined, the companies’ annualized sales are pegged at US$55…

In a transaction estimated at US$300 million, Canada’s MTY Food Group has acquired Kahala Brands, the Arizona parent of Cold Stone Creamery and 17 other brands,…

It was a sweet takeover for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts when JAB Holding Co., the German conglomerate and owner of bagel, coffee and tea brands announced…

Angelo Po, the Italian foodservice/catering equipment maker, was acquired in June by Marmon Italia, Parent company Marmon Holdings, a Berkshire Hathaway company, purchased 100% of…

Arby’s is planning 25 locations in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia over the next seven years, marking its first international expansion since 2010. The new restaurants…

South Africa’s Famous Brands Ltd. is planning further expansion in the United Kingdom for its Debonairs Pizza and Steers quick-service chains. The company is seeking…

Jollibee Foods Corp. will roll out 200 new stores in the Philippines this year, about 20% fewer than the 249 restaurants in opened in 2015.…