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Restaurant Industry Posts Solid Employment Gains in November

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The restaurant industry continues to build its workforce at a slow but steady pace, with November marking the 23rd consecutive month of employment growth.

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Expansion Roundup: 4 Brands Build International Presence

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Here’s where Burger King, Popeyes, Arby’s and Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers are growing their footprints internationally.

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Canada-Based Foodtastic Acquires Quesada  

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The quick-service brand Quesada Burritos and Tacos spans over 175 locations in eight Canadian provinces.

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Easy Ice Acquires Two Ice Machine Leasing Companies

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Easy Ice acquires DeMotte, Ind.-based Polar Ice Systems and Lakeside, Calif.-based Cube Aire Refrigeration.

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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Debuts New Ground-Up Prototype

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The Locust, N.C., store marks Jeremiah Italian Ice’s first freestanding location built from the ground up.

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Bargreen Ellingson Acquires Advanced Chemical Solutions

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Bargreen Ellingson says the acquisition further signals its intent to make chemicals and leasing an integral division of the dealership.

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Restaurant Performance Index Rises 0.8% in October

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The increase comes as operators reported their strongest same-store sales performance since June, and customer traffic readings improved slightly.

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San Diego Bans Polystyrene Foam

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Restaurants soon will no longer be able to hand out Styrofoam food containers after San Diego became the latest city to say so long to polystyrene foam.

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2023 State of the Foodservice Industry

By Beth Panitz

Continued menu price inflation, a changing B&I industry and recession probability top forecasters’ 2023 watchlists.

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Operators Share 2023 Outlooks

By Janice Cha

Tune in as operators share 2023 perspectives as part of FER’s annual state of the industry coverage.

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5 Questions with Howard Stanford of SSA Foodservice Design and Consulting

By Karen M. Alley

The senior vice president at SSA Foodservice Design and Consulting shares anecdotes from his storied career.

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So Much To Celebrate

By Randy Hano

Before closing the books on 2022, Publisher Randy Hano takes a reflective look back.

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