Foodservice Perspectives
Opinion pieces on the foodservice equipment and supplies industry from leaders and laymen from all aspects of the business, including dealers, distributors, design consultants and multi-unit operators.
FARE Conference 2012
- Published on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Juan Martinez delivers some of his impressions from a recent industry gathering.
Consumer Reports Evaluates Full-Serve Restaurant Chains
- Published on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
A study done by the prestigious consumer-based magazine shows how tight the competition in the restaurant community really is. Also, blogger Jerry Stiegler takes a look at the continued mixed economic news, exploring jobs data both in and outside of the restaurant industry and a variety of other indicators, as well as some chain expansion news.
Slight Retreat for the NRA's Restaurant Performance Index in May
- Published on Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Restaurant operators maintained a positive outlook in May, the only catch is that it was not quite as positive as recent months. And that set of mixed results is indicative of the overall U.S. economic climate, foodservice included.
Forever Young
- Published on Monday, July 02, 2012
I am an outgoing person and have my father to thank for that. Throughout my childhood, my dad would take me places and introduce me to attorneys, doctors and other professional people. This social upbringing helped shape my 38-year career in the foodservice industry because it taught me to respect people and enjoy their company.
Food Waste Blind Spots
- Published on Monday, July 02, 2012
Almost like a celebrity on a red carpet, food waste has begun to receive significant attention within the foodservice industry. This has occurred, in part, as a result of increased interest in foodservice sustainability and early regulatory requirements to remove food waste from landfills in places like Seattle and San Francisco.
Inspiring Innovation
- Published on Monday, July 02, 2012
When the foodservice industry looks for inspiration to spur innovation, it often turns to the restaurant chains. At first, it was the quick-serve restaurants to capture everyone's attention but in recent years fast-casual operators are the ones really blazing the trail for others to follow. For a long time, this practice made lots of sense because it was the chains that lived on the industry's leading edge, having invested lots in time and money to research and cultivate new concepts, menus and more.
Gaze Into Our Crystal Ball
- Published on Monday, July 02, 2012
We are especially excited to bring you this July edition of FE&S. Inside you will find a photo recap of this year's Dealer of the Year and Industry Awards Gala. We enjoyed a record turn-out this year and feel particularly good about that fact given the change in date necessitated by NATO's visit to the Windy City.
Let Industrial Engineering Be Your Guide on the Road to Foodservice Design Efficiency
- Published on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Juan Martinez considers how industrial design principals can inform the design of foodservice spaces and operations.
This Week in Foodservice: The Bottom Line on Satisfaction
- Published on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Measuring consumer satisfaction can be rather tricky. In fact, what consumers say on surveys and what they do with their disposable income can be two very different things.
This Week in Foodservice: A Look at 2012 So Far
- Published on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
As the first half of the year comes to a close, now is a good time to take inventory of the state of the U.S. economy and how the foodservice industry has fared compared to other industries to date.
Up to the Challenge
- Published on Monday, June 18, 2012
In taking a look at today's healthcare foodservice operators, it would seem to me that this segment of the industry features plenty of challenges and opportunities.
