Delivery kitchen growth has exploded in the past two years, fueled by pandemic behavior changes. As consumers acclimated to ordering online out of necessity, a restaurant’s presence became more about digital real estate and less about physical real estate. Business models vary for delivery kitchens—many include pickup—but they all focus on bringing online orders to…
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Drive-thru ordering has surged during the pandemic as more consumers opt to dine off-premise and turn to the convenient and more contactless experience of the drive-thru to get their meals to-go. The drive-thru has helped quick-service restaurants thrive over the past two years, and a host of brands outside the category—like Smokey Bones and Shake…
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There was a time when working in the kitchen meant you were stuck in a noisy, hot, sticky environment, sometimes filled with smoke. Today, that atmosphere is no longer a necessary evil. Creating a comfortable work environment depends on a commercial kitchen ventilation system where all the parts work together, balancing and regulating airflow throughout…
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From sit-down dining to easy grab-and-go meals, convenience stores are continuing to build on their food options for travelers of all stripes. “A lot of the c-stores are doing much more prepared food than they ever did,” says Arlene Spiegel, president of foodservice consulting firm Arlene Spiegel & Associates. “All I see is possibilities and…
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FER compares direct-draw beer dispensers manufactured by Beverage-Air, Glastender, Perlick and Hoshizaki.
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Last month, the Chicago River was once again dyed green in honor of St. Paddy’s Day and this month, the tulips will be taking over Michigan Avenue. To me, these annual events are a rite of passage, leading to a much larger event, one like the National Restaurant Association Show happening in May. It gives…
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Two huge advantages to steamers in today’s foodservice environment are speed and freshness. Steamers can cook or reheat nearly anything that doesn’t require browning or baking, and because steam transfers heat anywhere from 24 to 34 times more efficiently than air (depending on variables), they’re incredibly fast. And because they help products retain moisture, color…
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Sun Holdings, one of Papa Johns’ largest domestic franchise partners, has assumed ownership of 90 of the pizza chain’s restaurants in Texas.
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While Technomic expects consumers to still visit restaurants, the firm expects they’ll be signing smaller guest checks as they choose more affordable dining spots and forego extras like add-on desserts, appetizers and beverages.
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