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US Foods Chef’store to expand southern reach with three new locations

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The upcoming warehouse format stores will range between 20,000 and 23,500 square feet and will offer a wide assortment of products, from fresh produce, meat, dairy, and beverages to restaurant equipment, catering essentials, janitorial supplies and other restaurant essentials.

sweetgreen pilots automation at new restaurant

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Now open in Naperville, IL, sweetgreen's new restaurant leverages technology to serve customers fresh, healthy food while providing a more human experience.

Foot traffic returning to buffet restaurants

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For some time, traffic to the dining industry has been impacted by inflationary pressures on consumer spending. Various restaurant categories have seen a decline in visits, and yet, some chains – and formats like “eatertainment” – are weathering the storm.

Darden to acquire Ruth’s Hospitality Group for $715MM

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Darden Restaurants, Inc. and Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc., jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Darden will commence a tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Ruth's for $21.50 per share, in an all-cash transaction with an equity value of approximately $715 million.

IFPA names 2023 Produce Excellence in Foodservice award winners

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International Fresh Produce Association will celebrate nine of the country's leading chefs and foodservice professionals during IFPA's Foodservice Conference, July 27-28 in Monterey, CA, as part of the Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program, sponsored by FreshEdge.

The Chefs’ Warehouse acquires two produce wholesalers

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The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. continues to focus on being the premier distributor of the world’s finest food ingredients to the world’s finest Chefs with the latest acquisitions of Hardie’s Fresh Foods and Greenleaf Produce & Specialty Foods.

Qdoba brings back mango salsa

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SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Back by popular demand, QDOBA today announced the historic …

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Technomic reports how historically high inflation impacted Top 500 chain restaurant performance in 2022

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Technomic released one of its most highly anticipated reports, the 2023 Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report, which includes expert findings and insights into the sales performance of U.S. chain restaurants in 2022.

California Pizza Kitchen summer menu starts with produce items

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California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the creator of California-style pizza, is welcoming the summer season with seasonal menu items available to guests starting today.

Subway accelerates growth with five new multi-unit owner agreements

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Subway, one of the world's largest restaurant brands, is accelerating its smart growth development strategy with five new multi-unit owner agreements, across Texas, Florida, Arizona and the mid-Atlantic.