Exclusive: Inside Inspire Brands’ Innovation Center

By Allison Rezendes

Low-cost foam replicas of restaurants and modular kitchen stations help the team at Inspire Brands discover new ways of doing business.

Rise Invests in New Tech to Tackle Labor Shortage

By FER Edit

New in-store kiosks and heated lockers are helping Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken deal with labor challenges.

Publisher’s Note: We Are Back

By Randy Hano

Equipment advances and networking opportunities abound at The NAFEM Show.

From the Editor: Good Choices

By Allison Rezendes

Frontier Energy’s report helps make the business case for investing in energy-efficient equipment.

Parent Company of Quiznos to Purchase Church’s Chicken

By FER Edit

Church’s Chicken is being acquired by High Bluff Capital Partners, the parent company of Quiznos and Taco Del Mar.

EMR Elevates Jamison Johnson to Baltimore Operations Manager

By FER Edit

Jamison Johnson was promoted to operations manager for Electric Motor Repair Co.’s Baltimore headquarters.

Jackson Names New Director of Consultant Services

By FER Edit

Carroll Bender was named director of consultant services for Jackson Warewashing Systems.

National Restaurant Association Opposes DOL’s Repeal of the Joint Employer Final Rule

By FER Edit

The National Restaurant Association expressed disappointment with the U.S. Department of Labor’s decision to repeal the Joint Employer Final Rule.

Yum Brands Sales Soar with Growth Reported Across All Divisions

By FER Edit

Yum Brands, the company that owns Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Habit Burger Grill, reported two-year same-sale increases across all of its divisions.

TIndex Shows June Foodservice Sales Exceed 2019 Numbers

By FER Edit

June is the first month since the pandemic to outpace corresponding monthly sales from 2019.

Starbucks Unveils First Store in Barbados

By FER Edit

Starbucks is opening its first store in Barbados–and bringing a laid-back, tropical vibe with it.

Big Chains’ Sales Are on the Upswing

By FER Edit

More chains announced their second-quarter financial results today, and the results were promising. Sales at McDonald’s and The Cheesecake Factory increased 6.9% and 10%, respectively, over 2019 levels, outpacing pre-pandemic sales.