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.
Chain Restaurant Report for Feb. 2
- Published on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
CPK, LongHorn Steakhouse, P.F. Chang's, Pizza Inn and Wendy's/Arby's all reported operating updates this past week.
Veteran Service Agent and Son Buy Vanco
- Published on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Indianpolis-based Vanco, a commercial foodservice equipment service agency, is under new ownership.
Culinary Equipment Group Enters Chicago-Area Market
- Published on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
A group of seasoned foodservice professionals have joined forces to join Culinary Equipment Group, a multiple-line manufacturers' rep group.
NRA Welcomes Three New Officers
- Published on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
In a January 2011 Board of Directors Meeting, the National Restaurant Association introduced three new officers.
Next Generation Restaurant Patrons: Millennials
- Published on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
According to Technomic's Generational Consumer Trend Report, the Millennial generation, aged 18 to 33, rivals the Baby Boomer generation in size. As a result, restaurant chains are adjusting their tactics to make their foodservice operations more appealing to this sizable demographic.
Concept Trends: The Gastro-Pub
- Published on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
The gastro-pub continues to gain momentum as a conceptual trend by combining gourmet, chef-driven foods in a pubby, bar-focused space.
New in Catering: Out-of-the-Box Box Lunches
- Published on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Some foodservice operators are no longer boxed in by the concept of boxed lunches.Camille’s Sidewalk Café Continues to Manage its Menu
- Published on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
While the majority of the foodservice industry took its lumps during the U.S. recession, the fast-casual segment remained resilient. In fact, the segment enjoyed a 4.5 percent increase in sales in 2009, according to Technomic, a Chicago-based market research firm. While the segment did benefit from consumers trading down, its success was also due to operators' willingness to continue to develop their menu mix to meet consumers' ever-evolving tastes. Take, for example, Camille's Sidewalk Café.
Hooters Sale Complete
- Published on Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Owners since 1984, the Brooks family has sold its ownership of Hooters.
