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After a year of strong monthly jobs growth, non-farm payrolls grew by just 126,000 in March, leading many economists and other observers to express concern…

The full-service operator is shifting from rocking chairs to rocking expectations. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has plans to unveil a new prototype “fusion” unit…

Johnny Rockets has struck a deal to open 100 restaurants in China over the next decade, the chain’s largest development deal to date. The agreement—a…

FCSI-The Americas Division has moved offices. The U.S.-based arm of Foodservice Consultants Society Int’l. is now located at 3309 Robins Road, Ste. 171, Springfield, IL…

Three foodservice equipment manufacturers have been honored along with more than 100 other businesses and organizations by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.…

The Boelter Cos., the country’s fifth largest equipment and supplies dealer, has acquired Macon, Ga.-based Direct South. The acquisition expands the Milwaukee company’s reach in…

Halton Group has expanded its reach in the indoor climate solution markets. Last month, the Finnish company acquired the Sandford, N.C., air cleaning company Air…

Rachel Keith has joined Victory Refrigeration as the company’s new Sales Manager. Keith brings more than 15 years’ industry experience to the post, including various…

Foodservice Equipment Reports’ annual President’s Preview E&S Market Forecast meeting will be held July 28 at the Westin O’Hare in Rosemont, Ill. This day-long overview…

Tough winter weather dragged down restaurant sales and traffic in February, but both indicators tracking capital spending rose strongly in the latest Restaurant Performance Index…