Harsh winter weather drove down restaurant visits and sales in many areas of the U.S. and Canada during the first quarter, according to data from Technomic Inc., The NPD Group and the restaurant associations from both countries. But perhaps because of the tough winter, restaurant operators in both countries are quite optimistic about prospects for…

BurgerFuel has opened its first store in Egypt, a new front in the fast-growing Kiwi chain’s expansion plans for the region. The Cairo unit, located in the affluent suburb of Maadi, is store No. 20 in the region for BurgerFuel; it also operates outlets in Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Two more BurgerFuel stores…

We reported back in February that

Waste/Recycling Stations from Lakeside feature stainless steel construction with a choice of exterior finishes. Available in top or front access styles with multiple chute options, including liquid disposal. Visit Booth 4620 at NAFEM to see these and six additional new product lines from Lakeside.Lakeside Manufacturing Inc.NAFEM Booth #4620

Bravura serving counters by Multiteria are available with a wide variety of serving options in countless top and exterior materials and finishes. Visit booth #4824 at the NAFEM Show to see the latest serving innovations, including a new revolutionary breath guard design. Multiteria USA LLCNAFEM Booth #4824

Water filtration ultimately comes down to two things: the results and the cost. The VZN series by VIZION delivers on both. The self-cleaning 0.015-micron ultrafilter produces consistent, premium quality water. The combination of technologies ensures minimal maintenance and fewer cartridge replacements for a low cost of ownership. High-quality water, low cost of ownership…it doesn’t get…

Accurex’s new Energy Recovery Filter System captures the waste heat produced by the cooking appliances that would otherwise be exhausted from a kitchen hood and uses it to preheat a portion of the incoming water supply that is directed into the patented energy recovery filters. Preheating water before it enters a conventional water heater saves…

An alternative for a convection oven, kettle, steamer, fryer, smoker and dehydrator, CT PROformance Combitherm ovens are up to 20% faster than other combi ovens, up to 80% faster than conventional technology. And, with the ability to preheat up to 575°F, recovery times are shortened considerably, further increasing speed and performance. The CT PROformance has…

A leading producer of quality meat processing equipment, Biro carries a full line of meat equipment, including meat saws, meat tenderizers, mixer-grinders, tabletop grinders/mincers, floor model grinders/mincers, meat room/deli slicers, horizontal slicers, vacuum tumblers, poultry cutters, frozen block chippers, and patty/food formers. Service is available from locations worldwide. Biro Manufacturing Co.

Blodgett Oven introduces the revolutionary new Helix Technology to its Combi and HydroVection Ovens that will reduce cook times as much as 40%, improve food yields up to 25%, and reduce cook times from 10% to 40% depending upon product. In addition to the new Helix ovens, Blodgett launches new additions to the Mini Combi…