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Manitowoc Foodservice has announced organizational changes encompassing its U.S. and global operations which it says better emphasize the company’s focus on customers and innovative equipment…

The NPD Group, which tracks foodservice traffic activity through consumer panels, reported in December that overall restaurant traffic in the third quarter improved to flat,…

Just when it appeared the restaurant industry had finally turned the corner to recovery, the market softened again, according to the November reading from the…

Did you miss it? Tomorrow, Jan. 7, is the deadline for submitting Kitchens Innovations Awards applications to the National Restaurant Association. The prestigious awards program…

Noodles & Company, the Colorado-based, privately owned chain of more than 245 fast-casual restaurants in 18 states, has been acquired by an investment group that’s…

Colin Lacey has been appointed by Manitowoc Foodservice as v.p.-service for Europe, Middle East, Asia (EMEA). Lacey is now responsible for coordinating all service activities for…

The red and white striped awnings of T.G.I. Friday’s will be fluttering across the Middle East. The chain has renewed its development agreement with Kuwait-based…

Genghis Grill, which grew to 59 units with four grand openings at year’s end, is branching out. An affiliate of The Chalak Group, parent of…

Carlson Restaurants will be focusing exclusively on T.G.I. Friday’s. After a nine-year ownership run, the Carrollton, Texas, company has sold its Pick Up Stix chain…