Design Trends
April 1, 2022
Focus On: Convenience Stores
From sit-down dining to easy grab-and-go meals, convenience stores are continuing to build on their food options for travelers of all stripes. “A lot of the c-stores are doing much more prepared food than they ever did,” says Arlene Spiegel, president of foodservice consulting firm Arlene Spiegel & Associates. “All I see is possibilities and…
March 3, 2022
Focus On: Lodging Foodservice
The rebound of business and leisure travel has helped lodging foodservice find its footing again. As in pre-pandemic times, in-hotel restaurants continue to compete with off-property restaurants and delivery platforms. “Delivering an elevated and differentiated food-and-beverage experience continues to be of the greatest importance,” says Philip Bean, design client relations manager for RealFood Hospitality, Strategy…
January 25, 2022
Focus On: Bars
Today’s bar patrons expect it all: a safe and comfortable environment, immersive drinking experiences and high-end beverage offerings.
January 24, 2022
9 Ways To Trim Ticket Times
Foodservice consultants point to design and operational improvements that help speed service.
December 1, 2021
Focus On: Military Foodservice
When you think of military foodservice, you might envision the traditional mess hall, with thousands of meals served to troops in mere minutes.
October 1, 2021
Focus On: Stadium Foodservice
”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.
September 2, 2021
Focus On: College and University Foodservice
Campus dining halls contend with the restaurants and apps students relied on during their months of virtual learning.
August 2, 2021
Focus On: K-12 Foodservice
School foodservice operators continue to adapt to the changing needs of students.
August 2, 2021
Bright Future: The State of Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is becoming a more immediate concern as manufacturers, utilities and local governments are offering both new incentives—and in some cases, new mandates—for kitchen equipment to use less energy.
July 8, 2021
Portillo’s to Open Pickup, Delivery Only Location
American fast-casual restaurant chain Portillo’s is set to open its first-ever pickup and delivery only location in Joliet, Ill. Following the lead of P.F. Chang’s To-Go and Lettuce Entertain You’s delivery-only concept, just two of the many restaurants that have launched delivery-only locations, Portillo’s announced it will open a Larkin Ave. and Route 30 location…
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