Smart Care Grows Capabilities With HiTech Acquisition

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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…

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Get Smart About Back-to-School Maintenance

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Before the kids come back, sidestep equipment issues with these pointers from a Smart Care tech.

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Unpacking Combis’ Ever-Flexible Innovations

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Skill-adjacent controller options, new ventless hoods and cleaning system updates mark a few recent updates in the bustling category.

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Step Inside the Door-Type Dishmachines Category

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Operators looking to specify a unit will find the category offers ventless capabilities, different wash performances and maintenance shortcuts.

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Publisher’s Note: Summer Planning

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

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Get to Know 2025’s Emerging Leaders

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

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5 Questions With Caroline Kauffman-Kirschnick

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

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Jax State Masters a Servery Makeover

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Flexibility, capacity and variety serve as hallmarks for the latest dining hall at the growing Jacksonville State University.

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From the Editor: FSTC Cuts the Ribbon

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

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Operators Report Higher Sales in May

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

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