Foodservice News & Trends

Breaking news for the full foodservice equipment and supplies distribution channel. Includes information on dealers, distributors, design consultants and multi-unit operators spanning leadership changes, mergers and acquisitions, trends, data and much more.

NRA's RPI Hit 101.9 in February

Published on Monday, 02 April 2012

Written by The Editors

Restaurant operators reported positive same-store sales for the ninth consecutive month.

Ultra-Lounges Get in the Foodservice Game

Published on Monday, 02 April 2012

Written by Amelia Levin, Contributing Editor

Ultra-lounges and other late-night (but dance-free) bars have long been the source of bottle service, scantily clad servers and speed-pouring bartenders.

Radisson Blu Debuts First North American Luxury Hotel in Chicago

Published on Monday, 02 April 2012

Written by Amelia Levin, Contributing Editor

The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, which debuted the first upscale Radisson Blu brand hotel in the United States in Chicago late last year, is pursuing LEED silver certification.

Understanding What Chefs Want

Published on Monday, 02 April 2012

Written by The Editors

Developing a good working relationship between foodservice operators and their supply chain partners takes time and understanding between the two parties. Unfortunately, no shortcut exists to expedite these efforts.