Wing Zone Specs Robotics in All Future Restaurant Builds

By FER Edit

The agreement makes Wing Zone the first fast-casual brand in the world to spec food robotics into its operations at this level, according to the robot’s manufacturer.

Culinary Depot Taps Director of Project Management

By FER Edit

The commercial foodservice equipment and supplies dealership has promoted Neil Posen to director of project management.

In Memoriam: Wiczek and Associates’ Dick Wiczek Passes Away

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Longtime MAFSI member and industry veteran Dick Wiczek passed away on May 4 at age 83.

Gallery: From the Show Floor Day 3

By FER Edit

The 2022 National Restaurant Association Show is in its fourth and final day at Chicago’s McCormick Place, but here’s a look at some of the action from Day 3. 

IFMA Announces 2022 Gold Plate Winner

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Golden Corral’s President and CEO, Lance Trenary, receives one of the food industry’s top honors.

Another Massive Chain Pulls Out of Russia

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Starbucks is the latest chain to announce it’s exiting Russia and will no longer have a brand presence in the country.

Gallery: From the Show Floor Day 2

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The 2022 National Restaurant Association Show is underway at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Here’s a look at the show floor from Day 2.

Best Practices for Implementing a Diversity and Inclusion Program

By Alyx Arnett

A diversity and inclusion program doesn’t need to start with a budget, as Sue Petersen of Noodles and Co. proved.

5 Hot Trends in Automation

By FER Edit

As the FER editors walk the show floor, they’ve come across multiple products designed to make tasks like serving drinks, pouring cocktails and stirring cuisine a breeze.

Gallery: From the Show Floor

By FER Edit

The 2022 National Restaurant Association Show has kicked off at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Here’s a look at the show floor from Day 1.

Inside the Biggest KI Showroom Ever

By FER Edit

The National Restaurant Association Show’s Kitchen Innovations Showroom has never been filled with more of foodservice’s most forward-thinking and cutting-edge innovations than it has this year.

5 Families Come Together During Restaurant Show Mixer

By FER Edit

The 2022 Allied Industry Partner Mixer on Friday marked one of the first times all five families have come together since the beginning of the pandemic.