Foodservice Kitchen Stalwarts
Five kitchen experts weigh in on the most pertinent equipment pieces for today’s kitchens.
A Chef’s Perspective: 5 Key Pieces of Foodservice Equipment for a Private K-12 School
The K-12 sector — like others in the foodservice industry — has had a rough go this past couple of years as the pandemic continues. During the height of school closures, foodservice directors have had to think through big-picture changes to improve the safety of their operations, while aligning with future goals to offer the students of tomorrow a wider variety of delicious, nutritious food.
Labor Shortages Force Operators to Adjust, Plus More Foodservice News
Operators adjust their businesses due to labor shortages. SAJJ Mediterranean opens in a grocery store. Portillo’s prepares to debut a pickup-only location. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
A C-Store-Targeted QSR Chain Redesigns
A new look and flexible but systematic approach to kitchen design are helping this concept compete in an elevated convenience store market.
4 Trends Shaping Modern Restaurants
The last two years have brought major disruptions to the restaurant and foodservice industry —for better or for worse.
Virtual Brands Prove a Rapid-Growth Segment
Three years ago, no one would have been able to tell you what a virtual foodservice brand was or what it was for. Today, many people still do not know. And yet, virtual brands continue to pop up all over the industry — so much so that they can be considered their own market segment.
The Burger Reboot
Burgers serve as a staple on many restaurant menus but have received an overhaul by way of more premium meat blends and upscale toppings. Using high-end meat, such as wagyu, is one of the most favored megatrends among consumers, with more than 40% expressing interest, according to Chicago-based Datassential.
Optimizing Coffee Bar Footprints
Coffee and its offshoot drinks are a cultural staple. Americans drink 400 million cups of coffee per day, making the U.S. a leader in consumption of this beverage. New York-based IBISWorld reports there are 63,630 coffee and snack shops in the U.S. as of 2021, an increase of 2.6% from 2020.
Sustainability Enthusiasm in Foodservice
Green initiatives continue to generate notice among consumers.
3 Key Food and Hospitality Trends for 2022 and E&S Implications
As we look ahead to the new year, what’s trending and what’s coming up in the industry always seem to be top of mind.
