service industry
noun
: a type of business that provides services to customers rather than producing a product
jobs in the service industries
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The new offerings and attempts to broaden appeal for diners are key in the food service industry as consumers rein in spending amid economic uncertainty, and prices on many items surge due to tariffs and overall inflation.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
For those looking to get ahead, the best career training might not come from a classroom or a corporate internship, but from a low-wage job in the service industry, says Jeetu Patel, now chief product officer at Cisco.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Campaigns Without Detailed Tracking The first mistake is using Performance Max campaigns in the service industry without detailed tracking.
—Mykola Lukashuk, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Tammy Stephens, Chick-fil-A Gadsden operations and training lead, said the program will provide a pathway for opportunity while also highlighting the values and standards that make Chick-fil-A a leader in the food service industry.
—Staff Reports, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
For those looking to get ahead, the best career training might not come from a classroom or a corporate internship, but from a low-wage job in the service industry, says Jeetu Patel, now chief product officer at Cisco.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Campaigns Without Detailed Tracking The first mistake is using Performance Max campaigns in the service industry without detailed tracking.
—Mykola Lukashuk, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Tammy Stephens, Chick-fil-A Gadsden operations and training lead, said the program will provide a pathway for opportunity while also highlighting the values and standards that make Chick-fil-A a leader in the food service industry.
—Staff Reports, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Service industry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/service%20industry. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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