Steak ‘n Shake to Make Flip from Full-Service to Self-Service

By FER Edit

Steak ’n Shake’s parent company, Biglari Holdings, thinks a more-modern recipe is in order for the chain after three years of dwindling performance.

Cres Cor Announces Trio of New Rep Partnerships

By FER Edit

Cres Cor, an Ohio-based foodservice equipment manufacturer, announced the addition of three new rep partnerships this week.

Welbilt Appoints New SVP for Asia Pacific Region

By FER Edit

Leonard Lam has already worked in Welbilt’s APAC region, serving as its vice president of marketing.

Manufacturers’ Rep Expands North of the Big Apple

By FER Edit

Tri-State Marketing Associates has announced the expansion of its rep coverage into upstate New York.

Shake Shack Hops Aboard Sustainable Bandwagon

By FER Edit

Shake Shack’s milkshakes will soon be served alongside sustainable straws at select stores.

Wendy’s to Lean on Breakfast, Digital Demand to Fuel Continued Growth

By FER Edit

The quick-service chain is testing dark kitchens, drive-thru only sites and “smaller, more efficient prototypes.”

Kansas-Based Burger Chain Gets Acquired, Eyes Expansion

By FER Edit

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened its 400th location in December 2020.

Tim Hortons, Steadfast in Mission to Expand in China, Secures New Financing

By FER Edit

Sequoia Capital China, Tencent Holdings and Eastern Bell Capital participated in a new fundraising round.

Just Salad, Others Eyeing Green Initiatives in 2021

By FER Edit

Just Salad’s 2020 environmental sustainability report includes waste-reduction goals that were delayed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Famous Dave’s New Quick-‘Que Concept Coming This Fall

By FER Edit

Famous Dave’s new quick-service restaurant concept will debut this September in Coon Rapids, Minn.

12 Women in Foodservice E&S Leading by Example

By Lisa Arnett

Meet 12 of the top women leading the foodservice equipment and supplies industry.

Publisher’s Note: Let the Good Times Roll

By Randy Hano

In unprecedented times such as these, we must use all the tools in our toolbox to inform our audiences, tell our stories and grow our businesses.