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Kelsey Squire

Editor-in-Chief, FoodService Director

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Kelsey Squire

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Restaurant industry added more than 29,000 jobs in July

Jobs grew across most industry segments, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows.

Arby’s acquires all 26 units owned by Trefz & Trefz

The franchisee had owned and operated Arby’s locations for 45 years.

Noodles & Company resolves to revive flat sales, falling profits

Company executives are confident that escalated marketing efforts—in addition to plans for delivery and a kids’ meal—will pull the fast casual out of its “sluggish cycle.”

Famous Dave’s brings new COO on board

After a series of management shakeups, the casual-dining company has appointed Abe Ruiz—former COO at a Famous Dave’s franchisee—to the post.

Chili’s loyalty program leads to sales lag

Despite investments in technology and customer outreach, the casual-dining brand’s same-store sales and traffic slipped in Q4.

Big franchise companies keep getting bigger

The 400 largest franchise operators are adding units at three times the rate of the chain-restaurant industry as a whole, Technomic says, with acquisitions playing a key role.

Panera expands small-order delivery

A new outpost of the Panera To You concept, opened in Lexington, Ky., is part of the company’s ongoing effort to increase customer touchpoints through technology.

The Counter names Edie Ames president and COO

The former Del Frisco’s COO and Morton’s Restaurant Group president joins the build-your-own-burger company.

Potbelly’s comp sales up 4.9%

Profit and revenues at the sandwich company also rose during Q2.

Wendy’s profit rises 39 percent on brand-revamp, streamlining strategy

Though revenues fell, shedding restaurants and engaging millennials drove modest Q2 gains at the quick-service company.

Sun Capital principal appointed CEO of Smokey Bones

Ryan Esko replaces Chris Artinian at the bar-and-grill chain.

Donald Trump sues Chef Geoffrey Zakarian over D.C. hotel deal

The lawsuit comes just days after Trump filed a similar suit against Chef Jose Andres.

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