Chicken Salad Chick Acquires Local Bakery Chain

By FER Edit

Following market tests, the fast-casual brand will roll out whole and by-the-slice cakes to its 245 stores.

ABC Announces Supplier of the Year, Among Other Honors

By FER Edit

American Metalcraft, G.E.T. Enterprises, The Vollrath Co., Libbey, Cal-Mil, Waring, and John Boos & Co. all earned mentions.

From the Publisher: A Few of My Favorite Things

By Randy Hano

This month’s How To Spec Roundup marks one of my favorite things. Be it ventilation, blast chillers, dishmachines or nearly anything in between, you can find it and get a better understanding of what to consider when specifying it in this very issue. The editors work hard all year long looking for what’s hot, what’s…

From the Editor: Let FER Be Your Pacer

By Allison Rezendes

Look for FER when you need help reaching the finish line of the most efficient kitchen operation.

MFHA Founder Ready to Pass the Torch

By Karen M. Alley

Gerry Fernandez’s retirement is near, but the DEI work championed by him is not done.

Corporate Chefs Move Up at RATIONAL USA

By FER Edit

Hard-working and dedicated mark a few characteristics of the chefs, says VP of Culinary Billy Buck.

Inspire Brands Names New SVP of Product Management

By FER Edit

Inspire Brands—parent company of Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, Rusty Taco and Sonic—announced a technology-focused appointment on Oct. 30.

2 Rep Firms Merge in South Central Region

By FER Edit

First Market Group 14 and Velkey & Associates have combined to better serve MAFSI Region 14.

Join Sustainability Expert Tarah Schroeder at MUFES

By FER Edit

The foodservice design expert will share her real-life experiences, including a special focus on ventless kitchens.

Pollo Tropical Begins Next Phase

By FER Edit

Its new owner has extensive knowledge of regional restaurant markets and expertise in growing local brands.

Marcone Adds Sales Manager for Canada

By FER Edit

The executive has more than 20 years of sales experience, including roles with Electrolux and Samsung.

FAT Brands Debuts Another Co-Branded Concept

By FER Edit

Three more such units are in the works for the greater Dallas area.