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The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers recognized the contributions of two longtime members to the organization as well as the foodservice industry with a pair of awards. Thomas R. Campion, CFSP, of Franke Foodservice Systems Americas received the 2021 Louise O’Sullivan Award of Excellence and Steven Follett, CFSP, of Follett, LLC, received the 2021 William W. Carpenter Award.

Domino's Pizza promoted three associates to senior vice president: Kate Trumbull, Christopher Thomas-Moore and Juan Joachin.

Most people in the foodservice industry think of equipment repairs as “service calls.” While that’s not wrong, it is limiting. The companies that maintain and repair equipment are not just businesses to call, but firms to build relationships with.

Unfortunately, and as expected, the pandemic led to the closure of many restaurants. Practically speaking, though, that means when looking to add stores or even open their first units, operators can choose from many second-generation restaurant spaces, including some highly desirable locations.

Marcus Calverley, Kessenich’s Foodservice, Design Equipment and Supplies

The idea of automating foodservice operations by using robots is nothing new. Most everyone in the foodservice industry likes to reminisce about seeing burger or pancake flipping robots at various times at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. Yet outside of a salad-making robot that came of age at the NRA Show a few years ago, the fact remains widespread automation has been slow to catch on in the foodservice industry.

Guests dining in The Penthouse at The Summit Club of Tulsa, Okla., enjoy a 300-degree view of downtown Tulsa and its spectacular sunsets. Located on the 32nd floor of the Bank of America building in the downtown area, The Penthouse is the third part of this three-floor club’s major renovation. Part One and Part Two took place on the club’s 30th and 31st floors.

Eight microrestaurants greet customers at Ball State University’s North Dining complex. Open to students, faculty, staff and visitors, this marketplace-style dining venue primarily serves 2,000 residents living in four large residence halls near the dining facility.