5 Takeaways from AHF’s State of the Industry Report

By FER Edit

From trends to challenges, the AHF’s State of the Industry Report explores the latest in the U.S. hospital foodservice sector.

PT Holdings Snags K&D Factory Service and Pine Tree Food Equipment

By FER Edit

PT Holdings has added two more companies to its growing portfolio: K&D Factory Service and Pine Tree Food Equipment.

Fat Brands Is Acquiring Fazoli’s for $130 Million

By FER Edit

Fat Brands is acquiring Fazoli’s, bringing the number of restaurant brands in its portfolio to 16.

Alto-Shaam Expands Partnership With BSE

By FER Edit

Alto-Shaam has a new manufacturers’ representative in MAFSI Region 5: BSE Mid-Atlantic.

France Cooks Up a Win at the 2021 Bocuse d’Or

By FER Edit

France made its way back to the top of the podium after French chef Davy Tissot won the 18th Bocuse d’Or final on Sept. 27.

Hoshizaki Appoints President to Additional Role  

By FER Edit

Hoshizaki Corp. has appointed Chris Karssiens, the president of Hoshizaki America, to the new role of president of the Americas region, which he will serve concurrently with his current position.

Publisher’s Note: Join Us for MUFES 2022

By Randy Hano

MUFES 2022, set for Jan. 17-19, 2022 in Tucson, Ariz., features 200- and 300-level sessions on best practices for commercial and noncommercial operators.

From the Editor: Your Guide to Spec’ing

By Allison Rezendes

You may notice our features section looks a little different this month.

Quarterly Highlights: Starbucks Sets Sales Record, Yum Brands Pushes for Growth Record and More

By FER Edit

Despite COVID-related difficulties, increased costs, supply chain issues and operating challenges, many brands are posting strong systemwide sales for the last quarter. Here’s a look at highlights from four brands’ earnings calls that took place this week.

Bargreen Ellingson Acquires Bintz Restaurant Supply Co.

By FER Edit

Bargreen Ellingson has acquired the Salt Lake City-based foodservice E&S business Bintz Supply Co., which was founded in 1893 by W.H Bintz as a distributor of GE appliances and Pillsbury baking supplies.

Expansion Roundup International Edition: Brands Head Overseas

By FER Edit

From Popeyes heading into Eastern Europe and Wayback Burgers entering the Asian market, brands aren’t limiting themselves to the U.S. In this week’s Expansion Roundup International Edition, FER is taking a look at recently announced global expansion plans for four brands.

Noodles & Co. Phases Out Plastic Straws

By FER Edit

It’s out with the plastic and in with the paper for Noodles & Co. The brand released its first impact report, highlighting key sustainability initiatives, and a change in straws was among them.