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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, QDOBA Mexican Grill would not even consider adding drive-thru service to its establishments.

The foodservice industry is forecast to reach $997 billion in sales in 2023, driven in part by higher menu prices, according to the recently released National Restaurant Association’s “2023 State of the Restaurant Industry” report.

Dué Cucina, a casual gourmet Italian restaurant chain with locations in Seattle, is set to begin national expansion thanks to a new partnership agreement with Mac Haik Restaurant Group.

A roundup of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk in the last month, including a bunch of international development deals and more.

It comes as a surprise to no one that the pandemic took a heavy toll on the number of restaurants in operation during the past few years. 

From navigating supply chain challenges to finding people to staff each new location, adding units has never been trickier for restaurant chains. Yet some chains continue to march onward.

Drive-thru salad chain Salad and Go will open its 50th location in the company's home state of Arizona.

A roundup of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk in the last month, including a bunch of international development deals and more.