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Driven by positive same-store sales and an increasingly optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to its highest level in five months in November. The RPI – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry – stood at 100.6 in November, up … [Read more...] about The NRA’s Restaurant Performance Index Rises to Highest Level in 5 Months

Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina recently announced that franchise contracts have been secured for 10 upcoming locations, with multiple other locations on the horizon. Currently Barberitos has 25 restaurants in five states, with 10 more restaurants that will be located in Tennessee, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Florida. Barberitos’ recent growth spurt … [Read more...] about Barberitos to Open 35th Store

Metz Culinary Management has acquired commercial food service operator S&S Food Administrators of Macon, Ga. The acquisition includes 15 accounts in the healthcare industry and gives Metz a presence in the Southeastern United States. "This is a perfect opportunity for Metz to continue to grow on the east coast," said Jeffrey C. Metz, President and CEO of Metz Culinary … [Read more...] about Metz Culinary Management Acquires S&S Food Administrators

Halperns’ Purveyors of Steak and Seafood, a family owned business with locations throughout the Southeast U.S., has become the first Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Chain of Custody certified seafood distributor in Atlanta, Ga. Halperns’ will supply its customers with MSC certified fresh and frozen seafood  products, starting with Alaska salmon, haddock and cod, that will … [Read more...] about Halperns’ Establishes MSC Chain of Custody Certification