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With increasing environmental concerns, rising operational costs, and growing consumer interest in supporting eco-friendly businesses adopting sustainable practices has never been more important for today’s restaurant chains.

When Khyla Dixon, regional marketing manager for K-12 by Elior, was tasked with improving breakfast participation at the 1,800-student Oak Lawn Community High School in Chicago’s south suburbs, the challenge was clear: Meet the students where they’re at.

Welbilt plans a bigger Texas presence. CPK refines its approach to non-traditional locations. Popeye’s and Freshii update their equipment packages. Kudos to KaTom’s president. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Five foodservice professionals were named the 2025 recipients of Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Top Achiever Awards. The magazine is recognizing these individuals for their abilities to not only run market-leading organizations but also raise the level of professionalism for the industry overall.

What did we learn from the NRA’s 2025 State of the Industry report? What’s the actual cost of brand loyalty? How do restaurant operators see tariffs impacting their businesses? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.

The beverage business continues to drive customer visits across a variety of operator segments.

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies will present longtime foodservice consultant Lenny Condenzio, FCSI of Ricca Design Studios with the magazine’s 2025 Hall of Fame Award.

How is return to office impacting restaurants? What’s new at Jason’s Deli? How did Chili’s become America’s favorite restaurant? Plus, a breakdown of how proposed tariffs might impact foodservice operators and the industry’s supply chain.

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies named Washington-based Bargreen Ellingson the 2025 recipient of the magazine’s acclaimed Dealer of the Year Award.

Jesse Durham, Avanti Restaurant Solutions

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