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           MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA – A seventh and final Verbena, Alabama, resident was sentenced yesterday for violating the Animal Welfare Act’s prohibition against animal fighting ventures in …

BELLINGHAM, Wash. —Bellingham-based Air and Marine Operations ground teams and H125 aircrews took part in multiple high-risk search warrant operations involving federal, state, and local partners that led to the …

KINSAHA (Reuters) – South African retailer Shoprite will shut down its operations in Democratic Republic of Congo, it said in a statement seen by Reuters on Tuesday. The decision follows …

(Reuters) -New Zealand’s dairy exporter Fonterra Co-operative Group said on Friday that it was selling its dairy operations in Chile to Peruvian firm Gloria Foods in multiple transactions worth about …

NICOSIA (Reuters) – Cyprus’s Securities and Exchange Commission asked FTX EU to suspend its operations on Nov. 9, the regulator said on Friday. “The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission on …

          LOS ANGELES – A member of the San Fernando Valley-based Vineland Boys who helped run the street gang’s drug trafficking operations has been sentenced to 120 months in federal …

Michael Moore New York, NY  (RestaurantNews.com)  Fast growing New York restaurant group, Parched Hospitality Group (PHG) has secured the services of well-known industry executive Michael Moore who joins the team as …

Richard Key Promotion comes as brand crosses the 1,000-location milestone amid rapid growth Atlanta, GA  (-)  Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a leading national fast-casual cafe franchise known for its better-for-you smoothies …

Gregg Imamoto Gregg Imamoto to fuel U.S. growth for world’s No. 1 udon concept Dallas, TX  (-)  Marugame Udon, the world’s No. 1 udon concept, has named restaurant and franchising …

Mike Sebazco Sebazco has provided critical ongoing support throughout the pandemic and over four years serving MOOYAH’s Franchise Owners Plano, TX  (-)  MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes – the nearly …

John King Leading Pizza Franchise Adds Seasoned Industry Leader to Executive Team Toledo, OH  (-)  Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, announces the hiring of John King …

Carrie Martin and Kenny Leetch with Mark Leach Industry veteran adds over 20 years of experience to award-winning, full-service craft brew pub and restaurant’s talented leadership team Birnamwood, WI  (-) …

Poke Concept Opens Within DoorDash Kitchens, Adding Innovative Move to Expand Brand Growth Plans Irvine, CA  (-)  Pokeworks, the world’s leading fast casual poke brand, announced their partnership with DoorDash, …

Whitney Mann Casual-dining Franchise Appoints 18-year Company Loyalist to Sustain the Brand’s Accelerated Growth Winston-Salem, NC  (-)  East Coast Wings + Grill, a full-service casual-dining franchise that spotlights Buffalo wings …

Jeremy Burke COO Named as Fast-Growing Sandwich and Soup Brand Rolls Out New Stores Across the Midwest, Showcasing New Store Design and Small Footprint Concept Minneapolis, MN  (-)  Erbert & …

Myles Gift Top Chicken Wing Franchise Deepens Roster in Preparation for Brand Rebirth Las Vegas, NV  (-)  Wing Zone, one of the nation’s leading fast-casual brands serving made-to-order, flavor-packed chicken …

Tom Gerdes Gerdes advances to help family-founded fried chicken franchise improve consistency of operations and company culture Shreveport, LA  (-)  Southern Classic Chicken, a Louisiana-based fried chicken franchise – is …

Joe Gillie The franchise and restaurant-industry veteran will support the operations of both new and existing Famous Toastery franchisees as the North Carolina-based better breakfast, brunch and lunch brand continues …

Christopher Harter. Photo courtesy Brandon Amato. Hospitality Industry Veteran to Provide Roadmap for Atlanta-Based Restaurant Group’s Strategic Growth Atlanta, GA  (-)  Southern Proper Hospitality Group (SPHG) announces an addition to …

ZURICH (Reuters) -Russia’s Gazprombank has decided to cease operating in Switzerland after “a strategic review of various options”, it said on Monday. The bank had been one of the last …

AKRON, Ohio  – Bruce C. Murdock, Jr., 54, of Massillon, Ohio, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge John R. Adams to six months in prison and was ordered to …

SOFIA (Reuters) – Greece and Bulgaria started commercial operation of a long-delayed gas pipeline on Saturday which will help decrease southeast Europe’s dependence on Russian gas and boost energy security. …

(Reuters) -Canopy Growth Corp said on Tuesday it will divest its retail business across Canada, as the pot producer steps up efforts to turn profitable. The business includes stores operating …