National Restaurant Association Welcomes New Face to Public Affairs Team

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Brennan Duckett joins the National Restaurant Association as its new technology and innovation policy director.

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Nearly 300K US Restaurants Now Open for Dine-In

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As of June 1, 299,564 U.S. restaurants—132,525 of which are chain restaurants — are open for dine-in, according to research firm Datassential.

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Illinois Extends To-Go Cocktails, Wine Until 2024

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Liquor-serving establishments in Illinois also may offer a free alcoholic beverage to vaccinated customers starting June 10.

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2021’s Top Equipment and Supplies Trends

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This past year, you learned a lot about your operation and your equipment and supplies needs. You’ve learned what you can let go of and what you can’t do without. Some tools have revealed themselves as real workhorses, while others just became clutter. Get it all done, with safety and savvy So much of the…

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In Memoriam: Elmer Schultz Branch Manager Courtney McDaniel

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Courtney McDaniel, who worked as a branch manager in Pleasantville, N.J., for Elmer Schultz Services Inc., died May 17. He was 53.

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Bloomin’ Brands Names SVP/CMO

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Danielle Vona has held roles as the CMO of company brands Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s Italian Grill.

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5 Figures to Know From the Latest Restaurant Performance Index

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In April, the National Restaurant Association’s RPI stood at 106.3, up from 105.1 the month prior.

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FER’s June 15 Event to Deliver Timely Strategies, Equipment Showcase, More

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Grab a spot at FER’s rapidly approaching event, which will feature reps from Inspire Brands, Denny’s and more.

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Hoshizaki Formally Appoints Chris Karssiens as President

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Karssiens boasts over 40 years of industry experience, hailing from Middleby, Welbilt and Mantiwoc Foodservice, among others.

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Labor Savings Ideas for Refrigeration Equipment

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With all the difficulties in finding labor these days, foodservice operators are looking for ways to do more with less. Maintaining hours of operation with fewer workers means increasing the efficiency of those on staff. While maybe not the most obvious place to start, maximizing performance and convenience in refrigeration equipment can help save time…

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