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(Reuters) -Saudi Arabia recorded second-quarter foreign direct investment (FDI) flows down 85% year on year, an investment ministry report showed on Tuesday. The FDI inflows were at 7.9 billion riyals …

PARIS (Reuters) -Unemployment in France eased back to its lowest in 14 years in the third quarter, official data showed on Tuesday, a figure that should be welcomed by the …

PARIS (Reuters) – Societe Generale, France’s third-biggest listed bank, joined European rivals in posting a higher than expected net income in the third quarter as market volatility boosted trading revenues. …

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. worker productivity rebounded less than expected in the third quarter, resulting in continued upward pressure on labor costs that could keep inflation elevated. Nonfarm productivity, which …

(Reuters) – Asia-focussed insurer AIA Group Ltd reported a 1% rise in quarterly new business value on Tuesday as sales recovered from pandemic lows in its main markets of China …

By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – Global employment growth will “deteriorate significantly” this quarter, hit by the economic turmoil caused by the Ukraine war and by the impact of tighter …

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Today, the United States Attorney’s Office announced its immigration enforcement statistics for July 2022 to September 2022. These cases are prosecuted in partnership with the Tucson and …

BEIJING (Reuters) – Three of China’s largest lenders posted third quarter profit rises of over 6% as non-performing loan ratios shrunk. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC), the …

Germany Gives China Nearly One Quarter Stake In Port After Vowing To Reduce Its Dependence On The Country Micaela Burrow on October 26, 2022 In a compromise, Germany’s cabinet agreed …

By Nivedita Balu and Aditya Soni (Reuters) – Apple Inc’s earnings report on Thursday may show the best quarterly sales growth for iPhones this year but it could still foreshadow …

By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -British ad group WPP said its global clients are investing in their brands in the face of economic uncertainties, supporting its third-quarter revenue even as …

Iconic Italian brand sees sales and traffic skyrocket to all-time highs in January, February and March, ending Q1 with system sales up 29% and a record 11 area development agreements …

Award Winning Fast-Casual Concept Signs 95 New Franchise Agreements with New and Existing Multi-Unit Operators Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a leading national fast-casual cafe franchise known for both …

With a commitment to fast and contactless service, first-party delivery and menu innovation, Toppers Pizza has continued to appeal to qualified entrepreneurs looking for a brand that stands out in …

WaBa Grill Announces Best Sales Quarter in the Brand’s 15-Year History Leading Healthy Rice Bowl Chain Kicks off 2021 With Q1 SSS Up 21.3% City of Industry, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  WaBa …

Photo credit: Puttshack Dive into this week’s top stories from Atlanta, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, Phoenix, San Diego, and San Francisco (-)  What Now Media Group, …

Juice It Up! Continues to Smash Sales Records in Third Quarter Leading Smoothie, Superfruit Bowl & Raw Juice Chain Maintains 2021 Hot Streak with YTD SSS Sales Up 35% Newport …

World’s Largest Smoothie Brand Reports 18% Same-Stores Sales Increase, Aggressive International and Domestic Expansion Alongside Strong Financial Performance Top Stores Dallas, TX  (-)  After a record breaking second quarter which …

The ultimate sports lodge was acquired by FAT Brands Inc., ranked top five in Knapp-Track’s casual dining segment, opened three new locations and more in third quarter Los Angeles, CA  …

Digital ordering, delivery, menu innovations and new franchise agreements are propelling growth as company celebrates 25th anniversary Los Angeles, CA  (-)  Robeks, the destination for creatively crafted fresh smoothies, juices, …

Leading Global Smoothie Franchise Reaffirms Industry Dominance with 10.5% Growth in Q4 Dallas, TX  (-)  It’s companies like Smoothie King, the world’s largest smoothie brand with more than 1,300 global …

The ultimate sports lodge kicks off 2022 with two store openings, several menu enhancements and more Dallas, TX  (-)  After closing out a strong 2021, Twin Peaks Restaurant is continuing …

San Diego, CA  (-)  The Gaslamp Quarter has welcomed a new restaurant and bar into one of their oldest and most interesting buildings! Now open on Market Street, Madam Bonnie’s …

Industry Leading QSR Concept Flourishes Amid Increasing Inflation Wilmington, NC  (-)  Clean Eatz, one of the nation’s leading wellness concepts in the QSR space, is on pace to achieve a …

ROME (Reuters) – The Italian economy is set to shrink by 0.2% in the third quarter of the year, the Italian parliament’s budget watchdog said on Wednesday, adding it expected …