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.
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Published: March 1, 2016
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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.
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Published: March 1, 2016
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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.
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Published: February 29, 2016
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Written by The Editors
Jeff Heath was named vice president of operations for Ted’s Montana Grill.
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Published: February 29, 2016
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Written by The Editors
Former McAlister’s Deli executive joins the full-service restaurant company.
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Published: February 18, 2016
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Written by The Editors
Multi-line foodservice equipment manufacturer Unified Brands promoted Jim Wernette to chain account sales manager.
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Published: February 18, 2016
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Written by The Editors
South Carolina-based service agent joins the PT portfolio of foodservice-related companies.
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Published: February 18, 2016
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Written by The Editors
MAFSI members forecast a 4.3 percent sales increase in Q1 2016.
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Published: February 17, 2016
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Written by The Editors
Bloomin’ Brands promoted Mike Kappitt to president of its Carrabba’s Italian Grill concept. Kappitt most recently served as senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Bloomin’ Brands.
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Published: February 17, 2016
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Written by The Editors
Multi-concept operator promotes four longtime company leaders.
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Published: February 12, 2016
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Written by The Editors
The National Restaurant Association has acquired the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP), a U.S.-based certification body. NRFSP provides certificates for individuals seeking credentials in a variety of food safety disciplines.