Lou Malnati’s Reportedly Sold to Private Investment Firm Meritage

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The private investment firm Meritage Group reportedly is purchasing the deep-dish, Chicago-style pizza chain Lou Malnati’s.

What Not To Do With Soup Warmers

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It’s not every day that a service technician has to rebuild a soup warmer, but that’s exactly what Dan Reese did at a hotel serviced by Commercial Appliance Parts and Service, Tampa, Fla.

Foodservice Equipment Reports’ 25-Year Evolution

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Foodservice Equipment Reports honors its past and shares its vision for the company’s future on its 25th anniversary.

1 Product 4 Ways: Planchas Bring the Heat

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Planchas, though convincing clones of their better-known sister product the griddle, quickly set themselves apart.

Mixing it Up—What to Look for in a Countertop Mixer

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The countertop mixer is the Swiss Army knife of the kitchen—small but mighty, with the power to perform various functions.

25 Innovative Ideas Happening Now in Foodservice E&S

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Twenty-five years covering the foodservice equipment and supplies industry serves as a milestone worth celebrating. But of those 25 years, this past year marks a monumental one. Everyone faced disruptions, from limits on indoor dining capacity to supply chain problems to workforce shortages. One theory in business and economics states disruption leads to innovation. As…

Focus On: Stadium Foodservice

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”It used to be you went to a ballgame and had a hot dog and a beer, and you were happy and that was it,” says Chris Bigelow, president of The Bigelow Cos.

Publisher’s Note: Our Silver Anniversary

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On FER’s 25th anniversary, our publisher reflects on the growth of the magazine and company at large.

Krispy Kreme To Fill a Hole in Canadian Market With New Deal

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The doughnut chain announced it was taking majority control over Krispy K Canada. With just 11 points of access across the country, Canada represents a significant opportunity for expansion.

Blanco Professional Becomes B.PRO

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Starting next month, the German manufacturer Blanco Professional will become known as B.PRO.