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4 Fryer Maintenance No-Nos

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Can you think of a restaurant that doesn’t have a fryer? Sure, they’re out there, but we like those crispy, hot fried foods so much that the idea of an operation without a fryer seems quite rare. Not only do fryers cook up the foods we love, but they’re just versatile enough to pinch hit…

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Three Takeaways From the National Restaurant Association Show

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Touchless, automated, flexible, labor-saving and sustainable, along with a hearty helping of “it’s good to be back,” were just a few of the buzzwords and sentiments, respectively, overheard at the National Restaurant Association Show. More than 1,800 exhibitors gathered May 21-24 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, with many showing off new and improved innovations. According to…

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How to Choose a Cook and Hold Oven

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Cook and hold ovens are known for their plug and play abilities; typically requiring only an electrical outlet, they’re easy to set up and use practically anywhere.

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How Sweet It Is: The Scoop on Soft Serve Machines

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There’s nothing like smooth, creamy soft serve on a hot summer day.

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FER’s 2022 Top Dealers Report

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As many as 38 of 44 participants in the 2022 FER Top Dealers Report posted an increase in sales revenue; that’s up from six of 43 dealers, a slightly different mix, in the 2021 report.

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WebstaurantStore To Open Distribution Center in Georgia

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The over 1 million-sq.-ft. facility will give the company convenient access to the Port of Savannah.

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5 Questions with Tabassum Zalotrawala 

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FER talked with Chipotle’s chief development officer about technology, food and her love of design. Here’s the Q&A: What inspired you to pursue a foodservice design career? I’ve always been drawn to creating great spaces for people to enjoy. I started my career in the Middle East designing ultra-high-end projects, including the Grand Mosque and…

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5 Ways To Help Dealers Amid Market Challenges

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Singer Equipment Co. offers operators tips on how they can partner with dealerships to mitigate market challenges. Hint: Expect the unexpected.

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Shoeless Joe’s Sports Grill Gets New Owner

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Foodtastic, a franchisor of multiple restaurant concepts in Canada, has acquired a majority interest in the sports-themed chain Shoeless Joe’s Sports Grill.

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Sales Growth Streak Continues for Restaurants Despite Traffic Losses

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For the last 11 consecutive weeks, restaurant traffic has declined, but restaurants are managing to hold on to positive sales growth year over year.

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