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CHICAGO, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- At nearly 17 percent of the total U.S. population, Hispanic consumers represent a rapidly growing customer base for foodservice operators. As Hispanic buying power climbs by 50 percent to $1.5 trillion in 2015, this group will have a larger economic impact at restaurants and other foodservice locations. Restaurant operators and suppliers that understand their unique preferences will be well-positioned to capture more business from the growing...

Guckenheimer first to collaborate with USHFC for best practices in nutrition and sustainability in contract foodservice operations, seeks to certify four locations to launch program REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Guckenheimer, the national foodservice management company that pioneered restaurant style dining and features innovative nutrition programs in corporate cafes, today announced it will be the first company of its kind to utilize the USHFC's...

ODENTON, Md., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyImpact Sales & Systems, Inc. announces its entrance into the OCONUS Worldwide Military Segment. Effective February 1, 2013, KeyImpact will provide resources for its trading partners, specific to Europe, the Middle-East, and the Pacific Rim markets. Butch Cassidy--SVP, Segment Sales--comments, "As the military continues to realign itself, it is important for KeyImpact to be able to provide seamless coverage for both the CONUS and...

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers today announced a long-term partnership with ARAMARK - a world leader in providing professional services - to become the exclusive provider of food, beverage, and retail merchandise services at Raymond James Stadium. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110907/PH63208LOGO ) Under terms of the agreement, ARAMARK will manage all aspects of the stadium's concessions, club level, suites and restaurant...

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Penton today recognized the accomplishments and leadership of three staffers -- Cary Blake, Sarah Lockyer and Garrett Schemmel -- promoting them to new positions in their respective industry information groups. Blake, a veteran farm editor and broadcaster with deep roots in agriculture, has been promoted from associate editor to editor of Western Farm Press in the Penton Agriculture Group. As editor, Blake will oversee the editorial content for...

CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The restaurant industry continues to make gains and consumers are feeling more confident about spending their discretionary dollars on dining out. So, what will they be looking for this year when they sit down at their favorite eatery? Mintel has identified four trends set to impact the restaurant industry in 2013. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120222/CG58099LOGO)"Through extensive research and intelligence culled from our Menu...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Denver is on a Rocky Mountain high, with a winning quarterback, a growing population, and a thriving arts and culture scene. Now the Colorado metropolis has another reason to brag: The city is the best destination for fast-food restaurant operators. According to QSR magazine's third-annual Growth 40 report, Denver is the No. 1 large market in the U.S. for quick-service restaurant growth potential. "Denver has a lot of things going...

CHICAGO, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers decide to eat away from home for many different reasons. Maybe they're looking for a fun-filled environment or a family-friendly atmosphere. Or perhaps they crave a favorite menu item or simply a convenient, budget-friendly meal. Often the decision to eat out stems from more than one reason. Restaurants that genuinely understand consumers' most significant visit drivers can take important steps to tweak their operations and win...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Food News Media, www.foodnewsmedia.com, publisher of QSR magazine and the newly introduced FSR magazine, which covers the full-service restaurant sector, will roll out its "Year of Women in Foodservice" initiative across both brands in 2013. Ellen Koteff, Special Projects Editor of Food News Media, will serve as ambassador for this program. The new platform will feature women in all aspects of foodservice: executive ranks, middle...

CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Restaurants may not be incorporating technology into their operations in overwhelming numbers--yet--but that doesn't mean consumers aren't interested in the latest tech amenities when dining out. A majority of consumers expect to use technology to order food at restaurants more often in the coming year, and very few (just 3 percent) expect to use it less than they currently do, signaling opportunity for operators who haven't already integrated...