New Study Shows Convenience Stores Are Now Meal Destinations

November 19, 2025

This Week in Foodservice

Think c-store foodservice programs are not a threat to quick-service restaurants? Think again. Plus, Nostalgia is on the menu at Shakey's and Whole Foods sets its sights on urban settings with its smaller-format prototype. These stories and more, This Week in Foodservice.

Reps Report a Rosy Outlook for E&S Sales

Sales of foodservice equipment and supplies increased 2.1% in the third quarter of 2025, per data from Business Barometer published by the Manufacturers' Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry.

Supply Chain Updates

Allied Buying Corporation honored its suppliers with several annual awards.
Adam King was named director of strategic accounts for AyrKing, a manufacturer of food preparation equipment for commercial kitchens.
Boston Showcase Company hired Jessica Gates to serve as design operations manager.
Wiesiek Król was promoted to president of QualServ Europe, which is a Middleby company.
Shawn Stoffer was hired to serve as regional sales manager, East for Lincoln Foodservice Products, a Welbilt company.
UNOX added automation to its product portfolio with the acquisition of Italian manufacturer Roboqbo Srl.

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