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Restaurant industry forecasts record sales in 2024

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Restaurants sales are forecast to exceed $1.1 trillion in sales this year, marking a new milestone for the industry that will employ over 15.7 million people in the United States by the end of 2024.

Chipotle’s new benefits supports Gen Z workforce

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Chipotle Mexican Grill announced today that it will be providing additional financial wellness and mental well-being support for more than 110,000 employees through a new Employee Assistance Program and enhanced benefits.

IFPA to honor culinary excellence

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The International Fresh Produce Association will honor nine individuals for excellence in using fresh fruits and vegetables in the culinary arts

Sweetgreen opens first Pacific Northwest location

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Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand serving healthy food at scale, announces its debut in Seattle with its first location opening in The Village at Totem Lake in Kirkland on January 16.

Crook Brothers partners with e-commerce platform Cut+Dry

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Crook Brothers, a Mid-Atlantic produce distributor, announces a strategic partnership with Cut+Dry, a foodservice e-commerce platform

Salad and Go plans for aggressive growth in 2024

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Dallas-based drive-through chain Salad and Go has aggressive plans to continue to open nearly a store per week in 2024

Sweetgreen launches ‘New Year, Full You’ campaign

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Sweetgreen announced the launch of its “New Year, Full You” campaign to celebrate delicious, healthy food that rewards you

CHOP5 Salad Kitchen secures growth capital program

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Conscious Capital Growth has partnered with CHOP5 Salad Kitchen, an emerging franchise, to provide access to its business growth platform

Clean Eatz puts up $25,000 for fitness challenge

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Clean Eatz, the health food restaurant and online meal plan franchise, is getting ready to kick off its annual WeChangeLivez (WCL) Challenge.

Restaurants post sales and traffic growth in November

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By several accounts, November was a pretty encouraging month for restaurants. For the second consecutive month, year-over-year (YoY) same-store sales and traffic growth accelerated, bringing much-needed optimism to the industry after September’s discouraging dip in performance.