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.

Brinker Taps Restaurant Industry Veteran for Innovation Role

Published on Friday, 04 March 2016
Written by The Editors

Former KFC president Cywinski to assume executive position with the multi-concept operator.

Bargreen Ellingson Opens New Maui Location

Published on Tuesday, 01 March 2016
Written by The Editors

Foodservice equipment and supplies dealer Bargreen Ellingson opened a new 12,000 square foot location in Maui.

Culinary Advisors Updates its Roster

Published on Tuesday, 01 March 2016
Written by The Editors

Foodservice design firm Culinary Advisors promoted Suzanne Bahr to senior project manager and hired Laura Lentz to serve as a senior designer.

Ellis Joins Ruby Tuesday as Chief Development Role

Published on Tuesday, 01 March 2016
Written by The Editors

Ruby Tuesday appointed Mike Ellis to serve as chief development officer for the casual dining chain.

Trend: African Food

Published on Tuesday, 01 March 2016
Written by Amelia Levin, Contributing Editor

African flavors topped the National Restaurant Association’s 2016 What’s Hot list, trending at 62 percent, above Latin American, Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian flavors. As a “mover and shaker,” African flavors saw a 20 percent jump in popularity from 2015 to 2016.

STACKED: Food Well Built Opens in California’s Orange County

Published on Tuesday, 01 March 2016
Written by The Editors

Casual dining concept STACKED: Food Well Built opened a new location in Huntington Beach, Calif. The architecture and interior design of STACKED-Huntington Beach combine industrial elements of metal and concrete along with reclaimed wood. A medley of colored glass in yellows, oranges, and ambers on the façade bring a sunnier element.

Heath Joins Ted’s Montana Grill

Published on Monday, 29 February 2016
Written by The Editors

Jeff Heath was named vice president of operations for Ted’s Montana Grill.

Hurricane Grill & Wings Names Richardson COO

Published on Monday, 29 February 2016
Written by The Editors

Former McAlister’s Deli executive joins the full-service restaurant company.

Unified Brands Names New Sales Manager for Restaurant Chains

Published on Thursday, 18 February 2016
Written by The Editors

Multi-line foodservice equipment manufacturer Unified Brands promoted Jim Wernette to chain account sales manager.

PT Holdings Acquires Whaley Foodservice Repairs

Published on Thursday, 18 February 2016
Written by The Editors

South Carolina-based service agent joins the PT portfolio of foodservice-related companies.

Solid Year-End Performance for Foodservice Equipment and Supplies Sales

Published on Thursday, 18 February 2016
Written by The Editors

MAFSI members forecast a 4.3 percent sales increase in Q1 2016.

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