Singer’s Vozzo to Retire at Year’s End

By FER Edit

Over four decades, Vozzo built a culture of service, excellence and partnership.

Industry’s Five Families Look to 2021

By FER Edit

Channels expect better times in the year ahead.

Rational USA Welcomes New Leader

By FER Edit

CFO Rune Are takes over for Markus Glueck.

MAFSI Barometer Clocks ‘Painful’ Q3 Sales Drop

By FER Edit

Reps’ group says E&S sales dropped 24%, but vaccine offers hope for recovery in 2021.

7 Dining Trends That Will Matter in 2021

By Janice Cha

From outdoor dining setups to more virtual restaurants, industry watchers expect these trends to help restaurants bounce back post-pandemic.

Publisher’s Note: Partners in Innovation

By Randy Hano

What do a fast-casual chain, a virtual restaurant operator, a dealer, a service company and a school district all have in common? Their ingenuity earned all of them recognition on Foodservice Equipment Reports’ 2020 Innovators list, sponsored by Parts Town. In today’s world, innovation is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. Every day brings new…

From the Editor: Ready for Your Close-Up?

By Kelly Killian

On any given day, the editors of FER get hundreds of press releases and emails telling us about the next great product or some person we just have to interview.

Restaurants Face Patio Heater Shortage

By Kelly Killian

Operators are finding heating equipment in short supply as they try to extend outdoor dining into colder months.

TriMark Merges Its E-Commerce Brands

By Kelly Killian

Two sites and sales teams to unite under ChefsToys.com.

NJ Governor Signs Bag Ban Into Law

By FER Edit

The state calls its new law “the strongest bag ban in the nation.” 

Refrigeration Depot Signs On With Polar King Mobile

By FER Edit

With the deal, the maker of small refrigerated trailer expands its reach in the midwest.

New KFC Prototypes Focus on Off-Premise

By FER Edit

The fried chicken giant’s newest restaurant designs amp up drive-thru and delivery while downplaying dine-in.