This Week In Foodservice

The editorial team aggregates key industry information and provides brief analysis to help foodservice professionals navigate the data.

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Hiring was up substantially in July, including in the foodservice business. IFMA projects a decline in the amount foodservice operators will spend in 2023. Starbucks continues to attract attention from Wall Street. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Plus, Wing Zone commits to installing a robotic frying system in its future restaurants

As industry performance struggles, the National Restaurant Association asks the Small Business Administration to release more aid. McDonald’s last quarter sales outperformed stock analysts’ expectations. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice

Another restaurant chain prepares to exit Russia. Ghost kitchens are spooky for some operators while an important growth vehicle for others.

Restaurants' rollercoaster relationship with social media continues. A sandwich chain bets on pizza in Las Vegas. Chipotle invests in the future of the foodservice industry, while Kitchen United receives an investment to propel its future growth. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Starbucks remains in the spotlight for plenty of reasons. McDonald’s looks to exit Russia. One Texas restaurant tries to help thy neighbor.

College foodservice shows signs of improvement. Starbucks continues to wrestle with numerous challenges. A Notre Dame chef scores a big culinary touchdown. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

The NRA’s March Restaurant Performance Index was virtually unchanged from its February study. The U.S. economy declined in the first quarter with Gross Domestic Product falling 1.4 points. McDonald’s quarterly financials showed mixed results. Circle K’s parent, Alimentation Couche-Tard, is in talks to acquire British-based EG. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

The three largest foodservice distributors report strong sales in the first quarter of this year. Foodservice hiring was surprisingly good in June. The Panera Bread Company decides not to go public. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Why CEOs of restaurant chains continue to depart in large numbers. Hybrid restaurants – those mixing several styles of service – are increasing. Outback goes after the catering business. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

The Conference Board reports consumer confidence took a hit in June. Grubhub’s parent company is exploring various options for the food delivery firm, while Middleby adds to its portfolio. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Plus, some employees are ghosting their employers. Some operators run promotions to offset the price of gasoline. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Plus, the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index hit an all-time low in May. The Greene Turtle goes through some changes. These stories and more this Week in Foodservice.

Inflation hits a 40-year high as the Restaurant Revitalization Fund could be headed toward a historic vote. Restaurant operators claim they may go belly up paying fees to third-party delivery services. Waffle House looks to add 35,000 employees. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Sales for May reported total retail sales declined while sales of food services and drinking places increased. A top executive exits Starbucks. The National Restaurant Association urges the President and Congress to cut tariffs that are driving up inflation. These stories and a whole lot more This Week In Foodservice.

Restaurant industry performance shows moderate improvement in February. Restaurants account for one of seven U.S. jobs added in March. Inspire Brands is on a roll. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Recently the term “stagflation” has popped up. A burger chain turns to AI to offer customers suggestions on what to order. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Financial reports from the three largest foodservice distributors highlight the complexities of today’s foodservice operation. The tight labor market continues. Western businesses may want to cease their Russian operations but doing so can be complicated. People returning to their offices roughly two years after the pandemic began to face higher menu prices for lunch. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Plus, a pizza restaurant adds a robot. So long Howard Johnson restaurants. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Sales for February reported both total retail sales and foodservice and drinking place sales increased over January. Hooters is a on roll. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

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