Refrigerated Solutions Group Taps New COO

By FER Edit

Casserilla joins RSG from Illinois Tool Works, where he worked for 20-plus years.

Parts Town Expands Leadership Team With Newly Created Role

By FER Edit

Kevin Fink will focus on growing global manufacturer partnerships.

Fat Brands Scoops Up Another Dessert Concept

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The restaurant company expects the acquisition to strengthen its foothold in the category.

Wing Zone Specs Robotics in All Future Restaurant Builds

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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

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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

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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.