News

January 14, 2019

For Want Of A Line Cook (And Servers And Busboys)

Help wanted signs prompt minimum wage hikes

January 14, 2019

Cities And States Welcome New Year, New Laws

Changing times for operators, with bills on restrooms, DUI limits and, of course, plastics

January 14, 2019

M&A Fires Up With Firebirds Acquisition

Fast-growing casual-dining chain bought by private-equity firm

January 14, 2019

P.F. Chang’s To Be Sold To Private Equity Duo

Reports say Pei Wei is not part of estimated $700m deal, will remain with Centerbridge

January 14, 2019

NRA’s Restaurant Performance Index Rose In November

Cap-ex spending indicators bounced back, too

January 7, 2019

The NAFEM Show: People, Get Ready

Webinar preps new and veteran attendees

January 7, 2019

3Q/18 MAFSI Barometer Improves, But It Looks Short-Term

Positive variables fuel rise for 33^rd consecutive quarter

January 6, 2019

Singer Equipment Buys Maryland Contract Dealer

Strategic acquisition expands contract business serving national chains.

January 4, 2019

Veteran Oneida Execs Return To Lead Company

Trio brings key operational expertise to Ohio manufacturer

January 1, 2019

2019 Management Excellence Awards: Hawkins Commercial Appliance Service

Hawkins Commercial Appliance Service was already more than 70 years old when John Schwindt came on board in 1978. “I was employee number 10,” Schwindt recalls. “I was 17. I started as a shipping and receiving clerk and worked my way up.” Today, Schwindt is the G.M. and V.P. of Operations. The fourth-generation family business has grown to 67 employees, but Schwindt says it still has a small company feel, like family.