UNIT DESIGN: Helping Hands

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At Indianapolis-based food rescue and hunger relief organization Second Helpings, a partnership with a local foodservice kitchen design professional led to a kitchen renovation that doubled food production without moving a single wall.

Suite Success

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Bourbon House’s new kitchen island suite has streamlined operations and improved food production speeds. Cleans up well and looks nice, too.

FER EXCLUSIVE: Quick, Comfortable And Customized

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There are many compelling reasons why the fast-casual model works so well, and those reasons are good for customers and operators.

Leaders LEED, Others Follow

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Three chains with different corporate models take very different approaches to LEED certification and sustainable buildings.

BACK STORY: Clean That Condenser!

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Service techs with the Dan Cone Group, headquartered in Moline, Ill., make several visits a year to an area casual-dining chain to check and clean condensing units on refrigeration equipment. The restaurant relies on refrigerated prep tables and refrigerated drawers to prepare menu items for customers 12-13 hours a day. The condensing units can easily…

SHOW REPORT: Bless Our Fun And Games

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FER’s Industry Awards events brought together more than 400 to honor the E&S industry’s very best.

SHOW REPORT: Coming In May, It’s The NRA!

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At the industry’s big blockbuster foodservice show, innovation and hospitality trends are on display.