Foodservice News

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.

AHF Session Focuses on Sustainability

Many foodservice operators would like to think that becoming more sustainable is as simple as buying local or organic produce. During a general session at the Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) Convention in Phoenix, Janine Oberstadt, founder and principal of sustainability consulting firm foodprint, challenged this line of thought and encouraged the healthcare foodservice professionals in attendance to broaden their perspective.

Hoelle New Director of Sales at Ice-O-Matic

Harter New President of Restaurants Unlimited

Del Frisco's Restaurant Group Promotes Dritsas and Martens

Caldwell to Lead Papa Murphy's

Twenty-year QSR vet to lead pizza chain.

In Memory of Thomas Murray Funka, Sr.

Rational Opens Chicago Culinary Education Center

Foodservice equipment manufacturer Rational USA has opened a 1,200-sq.-ft. culinary education center in Chicago.

SPG Adds Edwards to Sales Team

In Memory of Charles Fadel

Restaurant Industry Remains on Expansion Path

Forty eight percent of foodservice operators report making a capital expenditure in the past six months.

Chain Operating Report for June 1, 2011

A series of restaurant chains announce operational and development news.