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Operations

Union threatens a work stoppage at some US Foods facilities

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 09, 2022

The Teamsters says it's ready to strike, and the distributor reports it's developing contingencies.

Operations

4 big questions raised by the National Restaurant Association Show

 By Peter Romeo on May 23, 2022

Reality Check: The industry's largest gathering provided nearly everything an operator could want, but it posed some tough questions as well.

Leadership

Pietro Satriano loses his CEO post at US Foods

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2022

Under pressure from a shareholder, the distribution giant said it will begin a hunt for a replacement.

Operations

What US Foods' big changes could mean for customers

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2022

A disgruntled investor forced out the CEO and claimed several board seats. It's vowed to improve customer service.

Operations

Subway franchisees find themselves short on meat

By Jonathan Maze on May 06, 2022

A plant shutdown due to Avian Flu has led to limits on turkey, leading some to buy it on their own. Ham and roast beef are limited, too, and costs have run higher than expected.

Food

How restaurants are navigating the rocky seafood market

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 29, 2022

Inflation, supply shortages, port congestion and labor issues are pushing up the price of fish and shellfish.

Food

Au Bon Pain tackles supply chain issues and rising costs with employee recipe contest

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 26, 2022

“Sandwich Madness” challenged team members to create new menu items using existing SKUs.

Operations

Texas politics put another crimp in the supply chain

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 13, 2022

Gov. Greg Abbott is making inbound trucks from Mexico stop for second inspections, prompting some drivers to give up.

Financing

10 takeaways from the Restaurant Leadership Conference

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2022

The event highlighted some of the challenges and opportunities in the restaurant industry. Here are some of the most notable things that we heard.

Technology

Choco raises $111M for wholesale ordering app

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 12, 2022

The company working to digitize the supply chain completed its second $100 million fundraise in 10 months.

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