Smart Care Grows Capabilities With HiTech Acquisition

By FER Edit

Smart Care is on a hot streak, having just announced its second acquisition of 2025—and all in a week’s time. The newest deal, closed July 1, is the addition of Lubbock, Texas-based HiTech of Texas: a service, installation and equipment sales company for commercial foodservice and food production equipment. Adding HiTech increases Smart Care’s operational…

Publisher’s Note: Summer Planning

By Randy Hano

Let FER take equipment research off your to-do list as you hopefully enjoy some much-deserved time off.

Get to Know 2025’s Emerging Leaders

By Karen M. Alley

Meet five future changemakers, age 45 and under and from different segments of the industry, who are filled with a passion for foodservice.

5 Questions With Caroline Kauffman-Kirschnick

By Karen M. Alley

The CEO of EMR, a third-generation service company, shares insights on leadership and the future.

From the Editor: FSTC Cuts the Ribbon

By Allison Rezendes

Take a tour of the latest Food Service Tech Center, equipped with labs, classrooms and other resources.

Operators Report Higher Sales in May

By FER Edit

For the first time since this January, the majority of those polled leaned positive.

Ricca’s Callnin, Schroeder Step into New Roles

By FER Edit

The duo has over 50 years of collective industry experience, the majority of which were spent at Ricca.

Wasserstrom Wins Taco Bell Star Award

By FER Edit

Taco Bell says the dealership helped support its launch of numerous LTOs in 2024.

Sweet Paris Creperie, Cafe Plans First North Carolina Unit

By FER Edit

As part of a larger nationwide expansion, the brand will open its first North Carolina location in Cary in Q1 of 2026.

Taco Bell Plans 30 Live Mas Cafe Openings

By FER Edit

Following a test in California, the brand aims to scale the specialty beverage-focused concept.

Don Names 2 Regional Sales Managers

By FER Edit

The dealership welcomes back Tyler Bruesewitz and promotes Sarah Carpenter.

Meiko USA Hires Lee Baker as VP, Product Management

By FER Edit

Baker will further strengthen Meiko’s position in the North American foodservice industry.