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.

Einstein Noah adds Miller and Unger to Management Team

A pair of seasoned foodservice professionals have joined the management team for Einstein Noah Restaurant Group.

Bernstein Joins AllPoints

AllPoints Foodservice Parts & Supplies named David Bernstein its vice president of sales, focusing on business development in the U.S. and Canada.

Baja Fresh Rolls Out Recyclables

Environmentally friendly rollout comes after a successful pilot by the fast casual resaurant chain.

Bruegger's Sold to Groupe Le Duff SA

Sun Capital Partners has sold Bruegger's Enterprises to Le Duff America, Inc., the North American subsidiary of Groupe Le Duff SA. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Fast Casual Remains on Fast Track for Growth

Fueled by demand from Generation Z, the fast casual segment is positioned to enjoy more growth during the next decade.

Miller Joins Perkins & Marie Callendar's

Restaurant industry veteran Jay Miller to join PMCI's research and development team.

Morton's May be for Sale

Morton'sRestaurant Group, Inc. (NYSE: MRT) is exploring its options to enhance shareholder value, which may include selling the company.

NRA Show to Host First Annual Kitchen Innovations Cocktail Reception

Foodservice equipment and supplies dealers are invited to join colleagues at the first-ever Kitchen Innovations Mixer, which will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 22 during the National Restaurant Association's tradeshow at Chicago's McCormick Place.

Top 500 Chains Increase Sales in 2010

The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains posted a 1.8 percent annual sales increase in 2010, according to data released by Technomic Inc., a Chicago-based foodservice market research firm.

Association for Healthcare Foodservice Announces 2012 Board of Directors

AHF elects four new board members and two nominating committee members.

Energy Star Recognizes Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers