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August 5, 2021

The NAFEM Show Is Canceled

The NAFEM Show 2021 has been canceled. The biennial show was set to take place in Orlando, Fla., later this month.

August 5, 2021

Papa John’s to Open Hundreds of International Locations

Papa John’s will be opening more than 220 locations across Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the U.K. by 2025.

August 5, 2021

Panera Unites with Two Fast-Casual Chains to Form Panera Brands

Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels have united with Panera Bread to form the new brand, which now consists of 4,000 locations and 110,000 employees across 10 countries.

August 5, 2021

Growing Robot Concept Blendid Boots Up in New Locations

Blendid, an autonomous and contactless robotic kiosk that serves up smoothies, launched in northern California in 2019, and it’s now expanding to add locations in southern California and Georgia this year.

August 4, 2021

Federal Supply USA Celebrates 90 Years

Federal Supply USA, a dealer of foodservice equipment and supplies, is celebrating a milestone as it turns 90. The company was founded in 1931 under the name Federal China & Glassware Co. by Demetrios Selevredes. Selevredes came to the U.S. from Greece at age 16 with the dream of a better life, according to company…

August 4, 2021

Mobile Fixture President Talks Ecommerce Competition

As ecommerce continues to heat up in the foodservice sector, Mobile Fixture President Ben Whitlock is doubling down on his relationship-first approach to stand apart from the digital competition.