Zachary Russell
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- 11/18/2024
Restaurant sector adding jobs despite hiring, retention challenges
The restaurant industry grew by more than 1.7% in 2024, with quick-serve chains adding more jobs than other sectors. - 11/18/2024
Cities with the highest 2024 holiday budgets include...
Average holiday budgets look very different across the country, with select cities in California and Texas dominating the list of municipalities that plan to spend the most this year. - 11/18/2024
UPS veteran to become Wendy's finance chief
The Wendy’s Company is adding talent from outside the restaurant industry to its C-suite. - 11/17/2024
Survey: 43% of consumers heading into holiday season with debt
Nearly half of Americans say they feel the most stressed about their finances during the holiday season, with many of them heading into the holidays in debt. - 11/17/2024
Construction underway on Yorktown Center redevelopment near Chicago
Pacific Retail Capital Partners has broken ground on its newest project in the Chicagoland area. - 11/17/2024
North Riverside Park Mall gets upgrades ahead of holiday season
A Chicagoland mall has a fresh look after undergoing a nearly $9 million renovation project. - 11/17/2024
Report: Gen Z, millennials have positive financial outlook
Despite increased consumer debt and lingering inflation, Americans, especially younger ones, have a positive outlook on the future. - 11/13/2024
Report: Full-service restaurant wages up 74% since 2017
Wages and inflation are both up at full-service restaurants more than their quick-serve competitors. - 11/13/2024
Placer.ai: Mall visits stabilize in October
After a slight decline in September, mall visits rebounded to 2023 levels in October, and even increased at the tail end of the month. - 11/13/2024
Smoothie King reaches 1,200 stores; to expand in Illinois
Smoothie King has hit a new milestone as it continues its rapid expansion.
