Captain D’s Inks First European Expansion Deal

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The deal will bring 20 units to the UK, with the first location opening in the London area in 2025.

NY Rep Group Hires Alex Gent

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Gent has nearly a decade of sales experience, most recently serving as vice president of sales at Fiero Group.

Building Buzz at Nantucket’s Shared-Use Kitchen

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The Hive, an incubator kitchen in Nantucket, Mass., offers something for every culinary entrepreneur.

An Inside Look at Ice Machine Advancements

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Is your ice machine keeping up? For added equipment reliability and performance, consider aid from newer equipment features.

To Have & To Hold: Your Guide to Hot Holding Cabinets

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There’s little guesswork when it comes to a hot holding cabinet’s function.

5 Questions with Jayson Tipp

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The chief development officer of Playa Bowls talks about the 250-unit chain’s rapid growth, the beauty of automation and his beloved side gig.

On the Calendar in 2025

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Take stock of 2025 industry events to look forward to: Feb. 24-25 FCSI Carnival 2025 Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta fcsita.org Feb. 26-28 The NAFEM Show 2025 Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta thenafemshow.org March 25-27 Pizza Expo & Conference Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas pizzaexpo.com May 17-20 National Restaurant Association Show McCormick Place Chicago…

From the Editor: Setting a Strategy

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Gain business inspiration, and read up on what FER’s staff is looking forward to in 2025.

2025 State of the Foodservice Industry

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After spending much of the past three years getting singed by a hot labor market and slogging through stickier-than-expected inflation, restaurant operators are cautiously, modestly optimistic heading into 2025, industry analysts say.