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Restaurant Sales, Traffic Take a Dip, Says Black Box

By FER Edit

For the week ending March 20, Black Box says same-store sales took a dip, and though they remain positive, the decline may suggest “a future possibility of negative sales growth.”

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Report Says Guest Satisfaction Declined Among All Restaurant Segments Last Year

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As restaurants battled staffing challenges, COVID-related protocols and supply chain shortages last year that significantly impacted operations as restaurants were reopening, it appears overall guest satisfaction took a hit along the way.

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Invitation To Participate in FER 2022 Top Dealers Report

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Complete the FER Top Dealers survey today and you’ll be in front of the industry’s biggest E&S buyers and channel specifiers right when they’re making purchasing decisions.

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Walk-On’s Adds VP of Franchise Sales, Two Others to Leadership Roles

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Baton Rouge, La.-based Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux has hired Mike Wootton as vice president of franchise sales and tapped a new CFO and director of loyalty and e-commerce.

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Massis Kabob’s First Standalone Location Puts 20 Feet of Open-Fire Grilling Up Front

By Alyx Arnett

The 45-year-old brand’s first location outside of a mall will boast 150 seats and feature designated mobile order parking spots.

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Wendy’s Is Building Scale in Mexico With New Restaurant Designs

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The hamburger chain is aiming for “hundreds” of restaurants across Mexico and is investing in new restaurant designs, digital and delivery business, menu innovation and more to make it happen.

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Shipley Do-Nuts Picks Up Former Krispy Kreme Exec

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Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts has hired Jim Fisher as senior vice president of supply chain as the doughnut concept gains momentum.

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Perlick Names New COO

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The commercial refrigerator and bar equipment supplier Perlick Corp. has named Julian Wiles its next COO.

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Avanti Expands Design-Build Team With New Senior Director

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A high-end commercial kitchen designer, Michael Jernigan brings 25 years of design and architecture experience to the role.

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Byrne and Associates Merges With Gabriel Group

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Gabriel Group says Byrne and Associates is a natural fit for the company as it continues to expand in the equipment segment.

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Expansion Roundup: More Brands Are Having Their Firsts

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In this week’s Expansion Roundup, FER looks at recently announced growth plans for Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, Krystal, Sbarro and Rush Bowls.

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Rise Debuts Its Tiniest Store to Date

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The technology-forward store caters to digital customers with to-go and delivery orders.

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