In the 1980 American romantic comedy “The Comeback Kid,” Bubba Newman, a minor league baseball player, decides to quit the sport and do something else, as he feels down and out with his life. However, by finding romance and forming life-changing relationships while coaching a group of underprivileged kids, Newman demonstrates perseverance and the ability to overcome downturns and rebounds to victory. Following multiple years of downturn, the foodservice industry, much like Newman, has demonstrated perseverance and is making a comeback.
Despite a rough few years brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the foodservice industry is beginning to regain its footing, experts note.