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Despite lingering challenges, restaurants could see positive growth in 2024
The food service industry is expected to net about $997 billion in sales in 2023.
New sushi restaurant joins Downtown Cary development
Downtown Cary’s rapid growth has attracted yet another new restaurant.
Men’s clothing chain exchanges Newbury for the Seaport, and more retail news
A fast-growing men's clothing chain has left Newbury Street for the Seaport, Davis Square landmark Rosebud Kitchen is returning, and more Boston-area retail news.
Restaurant openings: Estia Group’s Greek concept in Rittenhouse nears debut; Taco bar coming to Midtown Village
Here’s what you need to know about the Philadelphia restaurant scene this week.
OpenTable cites 2 Pittsburgh restaurants among nation’s top 100
OpenTable said its dining trends for 2023 include solo dining, restaurants with East Asian cuisine and holidays like Valentine's Day and Mother's Day seeing an increase in volume.
Jak’s Bakery to open in Bloomfield this weekend
The owners have been selling sweet and savory Bulgarian pastries in farmers markets and pop-ups for the past five years.
Buc-ee’s plans more travel centers in Missouri
Known for its giant travel centers, Buc-ee's — which will open its first Missouri store next month in Springfield — is actively looking at real estate in the St. Louis and Kansas City regions, according to one of its real estate executives.
These retail and restaurant chains came to Buffalo this year
Here’s a look at what major chains Buffalo has gained — and lost — in 2023.
2023 National Dog Show on Thanksgiving projects near-record TV audience to see another Best in Show first
National Dog Show viewers who tune in on Thanksgiving can expect to see a breed that has never won before take the top spot, Kennel Club of Philadelphia President Wayne Ferguson said. Last year's winner was also the first of his breed to take Best in Show.
Why the cost of your Thanksgiving dinner is down in 2023
The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates the cost of a Thanksgiving meal is down from last year's record-high but is still 25% more expensive than it was in 2019, which highlights the impact high supply costs and inflation have had on food prices since before the pandemic.