A Changing Landscape: Independents Contract as Chains Rethink Operations
Welcome to Duncan’s Diner. The number of independent restaurants declined in 2025 amid a complicated operating environment that’s expected to continue this year. Meanwhile, one chain is ridding itself of all its microwaves while another is using AI to predict demand. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
FE&S Names 2026 Top Achiever Award Recipients
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies will recognize the accomplishments and careers of five individuals with its 2026 Top Achiever Awards. The magazine honors these individuals for their abilities to not only run market-leading organizations but also raise the level of professionalism for the industry overall.
Will Diners Stay at Home or Venture out on Valentine’s Day?
Will consumers love restaurants on Valentine’s Day? What’s behind Fogo de Chão’s soaring sales? What’s the deal with Toast and Instacart’s new arrangement? Answers to these stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
Stanford’s Dr. Shirley Everett to Receive the FE&S Hall of Fame Award
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies will present the magazine’s 2026 Hall of Fame Award to Dr. Shirley J. Everett, Ed.D., MBA, senior associate vice provost for Residential and Dining Enterprises, senior adviser to the provost, Stanford University.
This Week in Foodservice: Restaurant Operators Lose Optimism
December downer for restaurants. Understanding winter’s wallop. Three chains’ big growth plans for 2026. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
Creating Functional Serveries
Servery designs have evolved, with increased efficiency, faster service and enhanced merchandising capabilities.
A Service Pro You Should Know: Jeremy Miller, Sales/Project Coordinator, Cold Tex, Terrell, Texas
Proper installation plays a critical role in maximizing the service life of foodservice equipment.
Members Only: Destination Design at Gravitas
Exclusive Beverly Hills private members club centers the experience around exceptional food, outstanding service and an air of sophistication at every turn.
FE&S Names Clark Associates 2026 Dealer of the Year
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies named Clark Associates the 2026 recipient of the magazine’s prestigious Dealer of the Year Award.
More Than a Meal
New experience-focused places, from food halls with live music to pickleball courts with multiple cafes, serve sizzle along with sustenance.
