Specifying Equipment for an Evolving Menu: Strategies for Flexibility and Innovation
The restaurant industry remains in constant motion, shaped by new culinary trends, changing customer preferences, and seasonal ingredients. As menus evolve to keep pace with these shifts, having the right kitchen equipment plays a crucial role in allowing operators from all industry segments to adapt quickly to new ideas and expand offerings.
Redefining QSRs: New Study Shows Convenience Stores Are Now Meal Destinations
Think c-store foodservice programs are not a threat to quick-service restaurants? Think again.
Chains Reinvest in the Guest Experience and a Penny Problem Persists
McDonald’s gets nostalgic. On-premises dining matters to two chains. A lack of pennies adds up to big problems for some restaurants. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
Resilient but Realistic: Operators Keep Investing as Industry Contracts
Who are the new KI Awards judges? Does casual dining offer better value than QSRs? How will the government shutdown impact the U.S. economy? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.
Mighty Makeover for Minnesota Winery
The family-owned Round Lake Vineyards & Winery has evolved from simply growing grapes to producing its own wine to creating a restaurant and, eventually, building out a proper kitchen.
For K-12, a Break Doesn’t Equal a Shutdown
During the course of a year, school foodservice operations stop working for weeks to months at a time. That doesn’t mean the kitchen should shut down completely, as well.
Overhauling The Eatery
The Eatery, the largest dining facility on the University of Pittsburgh campus, needed a major overhaul to attract a higher volume of today’s food-savvy guests.
From Concept to Completion: A Q&A with CMA’s Project Pro Steve Gendreau
Steve Gendreau, CMA Restaurant & Design
Add Speed to Service
A number of factors impact the efficiency and effectiveness of service stations.
Designing for Growth
One of the most important tasks for emerging chains is developing a prototype that will help hit growth targets.
