Pros, Cons of Q1, By Way of MAFSI’s New Barometer

Posted in

Manufacturers are reporting a ‘sharp’ decline in lead times, but quarterly sales also dipped below expectations.

Parts Town Picks Region 5 Scholarship Recipient

Posted in ,

Last month, Parts Town handed out its third technician scholarship of 2023. The Region 5 scholarship, consisting of $1,000 for CFESA training and $500 cash, was given to Igor Krajnak, of IJK Services, during CFESA’s regional meeting in Lancaster, Pa. “Igor embodies the spirit of a technician who found his calling in the ever-evolving world…

Hawaiian Bros Links Up With Ohana Restaurant Group

Posted in ,

The brand’s growing franchisee base is expected to push the 39-unit chain’s store count past 100 within the next several years.

Denver-Based BSI Promotes Longtime Employee

Posted in ,

Mandi Vessey, who’s been with the manufacturer for 15-plus years, is taking on new responsibilities.

Middleby Announces Latest Acquisition

Posted in

The newly acquired company offers a solution to eliminate and prevent scale buildup associated with water usage in commercial foodservice equipment.

Subway Completes $80M+ Equipment Update

Posted in ,

Amid multiple modernization efforts, Trevor Haynes, Subway’s president of North America, calls the equipment-driven menu change ‘the most impactful yet.’

Electrolux Professional Group Hires Rep in Northwest

Posted in , ,

The company will carry equipment from five of the maker’s brands and represent them in five states.

3 Strategies to Improve Service Technician Productivity

Posted in , ,

Are you finding it difficult to stay profitable as a service tech? Increasing your rates over and over may seem like the best option, but you’ll risk losing valuable clients over time. Instead, try focusing on what you can do to improve service technician productivity. Improving work efficiency will help you stay profitable and keep…

Leveling Up With Tilt Skillets

Posted in , ,

Multipurpose tilt skillets gain modern appeal with efficiency upgrades, optimized digital controls, zoned cooking and more features.

Icy Insight: Choosing a High-Capacity Nugget Ice Machine

Posted in ,

If you’re looking to heat up your cold-beverage sales, chewy nugget ice might be the answer. Check out these tips on finding a model.