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.
LYFE to Expand via Franchising
- Published on Wednesday, 01 May 2013
LYFE Kitchen, an upscale fast-casual concept, is looking to speed up expansion plans via franchising.
Technomic Takes a Closer Look at the Top 500 Restaurant Chains
- Published on Wednesday, 01 May 2013
The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a 4.9 percent annual sales increase in 2012, a marked improvement over the 3.5 percent gain in 2011, according to data released by Technomic, a Chicago-based market research firm. U.S. system-wide sales for the Top 500 chains grew to an estimated $254 billion in 2012, up more than $12 billion over 2011.
SEFA Launches Long-Term Succession Plan
- Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Buying group ownership to transition to dealer members and members of the management team.
Restaurant Performance Index Reached 100.6 in March
- Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Same-store sales increases help drive the restaurant industry performance upward.
EnviroPure Names New National Sales Manager
- Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Kahl comes over from U.S. Foods.
Kitchen Brains Names Lane CEO
- Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Former PepsiCo executive and member of Kitchen Brains' assumes a management position.
SFM to Change Name
- Published on Monday, 29 April 2013
New name to reflect members' change in responsibilities.
Sage Restaurant Group Updates Management Team
- Published on Monday, 29 April 2013
Trio of restaurant industry professionals assume new positions with the Denver-based multi-concept operator.
Breakfast Sandwiches Gain Momentum Among Consumers
- Published on Thursday, 25 April 2013
Sandwiches now rank among the top 10 breakfast items Americans consume.
NRAEF Presents Neighbor and Diversity Awards
- Published on Thursday, 25 April 2013
The association recognizes six members of the restaurant industry for their many contributions to their communities and more.
TriMark USA Updates Management Team
- Published on Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Mark Fishman promoted to executive vice president for TriMark USA.
2013 Best In Class Winners
See who FE&S readers named this year’s Best In Class winners. Manufacturers were evaluated for product quality, product value, product design and aesthetics, service and support, sales reps, product inventory and available product information. Click here to see the complete results.
