Former LTI COO Returns As President

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Barbara Casey Lane’s appointment marks the first time a woman has helmed the company.  

BBC Distributing Acquires Bushong Restaurant Equipment

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BBC Distributing has made its second acquisition in the last five years as it picks up Bushong Restaurant Equipment.

TundraFMP Restaurant Supply Taps National Account Manager

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Boulder, Colo.-based TundraFMP Restaurant Supply has hired Heather Wallstrom as its new national account manager.

Polar King Mobile Picks Up North Dakota Dealer

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Visto’s Trailer Sales builds on Polar King Mobile’s goal of creating a national network of dealers.

Yum Brands Is Headed Out of Russia

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Yum Brands has sold its Pizza Hut locations to a local operator and is working on transferring ownership of its KFC restaurants.

WHY CHOOSING THE RIGHT SERVING LINE IS GOOD BUSINESS. 

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While aesthetics and functionality are always top of mind when considering a new serving line solution, it’s important that operators also consider the business angle of this decision. In this article, we’ll look at modular serving lines and custom serving lines through the lens of how each option could affect an operator’s bottom line now…

May TIndex Shows Restaurant Traffic is Softening  

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Foodservice sales have been gradually picking up since dropping in January, but they flattened last month.

Expansion Roundup: Freddy’s, Chicken Salad Chick and More Announce New Deals

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In this week’s Expansion Roundup, FER looks at recently announced expansion plans for Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, Chicken Salad Chick, Rock N Roll Sushi and Kelly’s Roast Beef.

What To Know From the Latest Restaurant Performance Index

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While the National Restaurant Association’s RPI dipped in April, May proved to be a stronger month, with restaurant operators reporting positive same-store sales and traffic compared to last year.

Zink Foodservice Expands Team With Territory Manager

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Pete Butorac will handle equipment and smallwares sales in the Wisconsin region.