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Instant access to ServSafe certifications earned through the National Restaurant Association’s suite of training products, including ServSafe Manager, Food Handler, Allergens and Alcohol, are now…

Complaints about outdoor dining areas encroaching on pedestrians’ space has prompted Portland, Ore., to spell out specific rules for restaurants with outdoor dining, including how…

Much of the recent macroeconomic news that affects foodservice and foodservice equipment and supplies has been positive. After a lull in March and April, jobs…

While restaurant traffic finally picked up in the last quarter of 2014, it remained flat for the year ending in April, according to The NPD…

Registration is now open for Foodservice Equipment Reports‘ annual President’s Preview E&S Market Forecast. The meeting is scheduled for July 28 at the Westin O’Hare…

Sometimes we make mistakes. When we do, we fix them. Our estimate of Unified Brands first quarter 2015 revenue was incorrect. This affects not only…

Fast-casual restaurant chain Muscle Maker Grill has been acquired by American Restaurant Holdings. The Irvine, Calif.-based restaurant company also owns and operates chains, including Fronteras…

Wendy’s, already planning to hit a nine-year high in new-store openings this year with 80 new outlets, is going even bigger. The 6,500-unit chain has…

Kahala Brands has purchased the Planet Smoothie and Tasti D-Lite franchise brands. The acquisition expands Kahala Brands’ smoothie concept portfolio to three brands and more…

Standex Refrigerated Solutions Group has advanced Jack McDonald to Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. He’ll be responsible for driving marketing and business development…