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With nearly 30 dressings, sauces and dips to choose from, Butcher Boy single-serving dressing cups offer on-the-go flavor that pairs perfectly with all your customers’ favorite foods. Save time and cleanup for yourself while providing your custome with the quality they demand and the safety they need.

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• Featuring BBQ, Hot Sauce, Ranch, Mayonnaise, Pancake Syrup, and many more!

• Gluten-free and nut-free

• Private labeling also available

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Hawksmoor Announces Debut in Chicago’s LaSalle Street Cable Car Powerhouse

Hawksmoor one of London’s best-loved restaurants and currently ranked #1 Best Steakhouse in the World, announces early plans for a flagship restaurant in Chicago, slated for the first half of 2024. Hawksmoor was initially opened in 2006 by childhood friends, Will Beckett and Huw Gott in a then-unfashionable part of East London. They served steaks from ethically reared cattle and sustainably sourced seafood alongside one of the country’s most progressive cocktail programs. Hawksmoor quickly went on to win the hearts of diners and the approval of critics, subsequently launching additional locations, with a restaurant in Dublin, Ireland, slated for May this year.

Newly-Formed Craveworthy Brands Acquires Chicago’s The Budlong

The Budlong is embarking on a new journey after recently being acquired by Craveworthy Brands. With new leadership from Gregg Majewski, the former CEO of Jimmy Johns and founder of Craveworthy Brands, The Budlong has been set on a course filled with franchise development in Chicagoland and beyond. Currently, the brand operates four locations in Chicago, establishing widespread fan appeal and the reputation of a category leader among Nashville hot chicken brands since its launch in 2016. Given the accomplishments of the leadership team now behind The Budlong, an ambitious franchise plan has been implemented, which includes adding 100 new Locations open and in development across the country by 2027.

Geronimo Hospitality Group is pleased to announce Red Circle Inn, Wisconsin’s oldest restaurant, is now open after undergoing a series of renovations. The 174-year-old restaurant boasts updated décor, improved banquet and private event spaces and a new, delectable menu.

Chef Joe Heppe will be leading the Red Circle Inn kitchen as executive chef. Giant Food, announced the opening of its first in-store fast-casual restaurant in partnership with Maryland-based chain Nalley Fresh. The new location opened at Giant’s location in Ellicott City, MD. and offers customers a selection of highly customizable, healthy and fresh meal options to further elevate the in-store shopping experience.

Gordon Food Service, a privately held and family-managed foodservice distributor with operations in the U.S. and Canada, announced it will open six new Gordon Food Service Stores in the greater Houston area to serve local restaurants, food operations and the public. Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! hatches its first Michigan location located at 30130 Plymouth road in Livonia, Michigan. Chef and TV personality Guy Fieri created a partnership with the Tomey group bringing his acclaimed fast-casual restaurant, Chicken Guy!, to metro Detroit. Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a multi-property collaboration with Be Live Hotels that will include the growth of the Sunscape Resorts & Spas brand in the Caribbean. The deal is expected to expand Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, which was introduced following Hyatt’s acquisition of Apple Leisure Group in 2021, by nearly 2,000 rooms. Lunchbox, the enterprise online ordering system that’s platformed national and regional QSR brands such as Firehouse Subs, Clean Juice, Wings Over and Papa Ginos, announces the launch of Lunchbox Catering 2.1, a re-imagined management suite with enhanced back-end features that streamlines the guest catering experience from end-to-end. Red Roof, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, has evolved its Forum on Leadership for Women Entrepreneurs into a 360-degree program, SHE, to continue to support, help and elevate women. The annual SHE Leads Forum, will take place September 28-29 in Dallas, Texas. Simon and José Andrés Group (JAG) collaborate to bring dining to Premier Properties. JAG will introduce unparalleled culinary experiences at Stanford Shopping Center, in Palo Alto, The Shops at Crystals, and introducing Zaytinya to The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The new restaurants are expected to open in 2023-2024. Smoothie King, the inventor of the smoothie, became the country’s largest Smoothie Bowl destination with the launch of six Smoothie Bowls at its more than 1,100 locations nationwide. The launch also debuts Smoothie King’s new red spoon, complementing the brand’s signature red straws. Vienna Beef, the legendary company synonymous with premium hot dogs for 130 years, announced it is the Milwaukee Brewers™ new official hot dog partner at American Family Field. This new partnership comes just as the brand is growing its grocery store retail distribution into Southeast Wisconsin. Vienna Beef hot dogs are available at most Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market locations and various retailers across Wisconsin.

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2023 Summer Fancy Food Show

June 25-27, 2023 at the Javits Center, New York City Get ready to see, sample and discover at the largest specialty food industry event in North America! The Summer Fancy Food Show offers three days of innovation, insights, and business opportunities, making it a must-attend event for thousands of specialty food industry professionals from around the globe.

United to Increase Flights for Summer

United Airlines will fly to 114 different international cities this summer and has expanded its flying by 25% versus last year to meet the sharp increase in demand for travel outside of the U.S. This summer’s schedule includes nearly 25 new routes.

Buy Now, Pay Later for Grocery Gains Favor

Online grocery shoppers are turning to buy now, pay later (BNPL) programs offered by retailers at a blistering pace as they cope with turbulent economic conditions, according to Adobe Analytics data. The percentage of online BNPL transactions involving groceries grew 40% during the first two months of 2023, the fastest pace among the retail categories Adobe studied.

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The Luxury Collection Announces New Global Explorer: Laila Gohar

The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces chef and artist Laila Gohar as the brand’s newest Global Explorer. In her role as a brand ambassador, Gohar has collaborated with The Luxury Collection to create a globally inspired barware collection with complementing cocktail recipes drawing from her travels with the brand. Gohar marks The Luxury Collection’s first epicurean Global Explorer, underscoring the power of cultural discovery through food and drink.

Dunkin’ Offers All-Day Breakfast Tacos

Dunkin’ recently added Breakfast Tacos to the menu at its more than 9,000 US units and will make the egg-and-cheesefilled tortillas available all day. The tacos, which are topped with crema and fire-roasted corn and can be made with bacon upon request, are sold as an order of two and served in a taco holder to make them easy to eat on the go.

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With many years of experience and multiple distribution facilities throughout the Midwest, MacCARB has developed a reputation as the most trusted beverage gas, and service fulfillment companies around. Whether you need beverage grade carbon dioxide, nitrogen, helium, blended gases or just plain service, MacCARB is your single one stop shop.