SHFM Names Trio of Directors’ Awards Winners

By FER Edit

The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management announced the winners of its Directors’ Awards at the 20th Anniversary Critical Issues Conference.

Breakfast Chain Names New VP of Franchise Growth

By FER Edit

Eggs Up Grill named Kenneth Phipps vice president of franchise growth as the brand aims to grow from 56 locations to 100 by 2023. 

Restaurant Traffic Down From Last Year, Up From Two Years Ago

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Restaurant traffic from the first quarter of the year didn’t beat last year’s, but it remains up from 2020 when the pandemic started, according to The NPD Group.

Worldwide Coffee Supply Chain Hits New High

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New markets and age groups are turning to the caffeinated beverage, according to HostMilano.

How Many Consumers Plan To Dine Out for Mother’s Day?

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A new survey by the National Restaurant Association says 4 in 10 consumers plan to go to or order in from a local restaurant.

Alto-Shaam Strengthens Presence in Australia, New Zealand

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The foodservice equipment manufacturer Alto-Shaam has become fully incorporated as a proprietary limited company in Australia and New Zealand, further investing in the overseas markets.

Subway Taps New Exec To Expand Nontraditional Footprint

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Subway has hired Taylor Bennett as vice president of nontraditional development as the sandwich brand looks to expand its footprint in locations like airports, hospitals and convenience stores.

5 Questions with Dan Rodstrom of Tech-24

By Karen M. Alley

FER talked with Tech-24’s CEO, who shared insights on the company’s growth and customer service, plus life lessons from the military. Here’s the Q&A: TECH-24 ACQUIRED SEVEN BUSINESSES OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS. WHAT ARE SOME TAKEAWAYS? Each company we acquire brings their own set of knowledge and experience. I look at it like a…

From the Editor: Operator Perspectives

By Allison Rezendes

If you’re attending the National Restaurant Association Show this month, I invite you to stop by the Kitchen Innovations Showroom on Sunday, May 22, at 2 p.m.

From the Publisher: Changing Times

By Randy Hano

Foodservice has notoriously been a business that’s hard to break into for the younger set.

Bloomin’ Brands Develops Smaller Outback Prototype

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Bloomin’ Brands is looking to improve efficiencies and the guest experience at Outback Steakhouse through a recently developed smaller, less-expensive prototype, along with equipment upgrades.