Trends

Keeping the foodservice equipment marketplace up to date with the latest menu and concept trends.

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In an attempt to broaden their demographic appeal, traditional Japanese restaurants continue to add signature items to their menus.

Delivery is proving to be the next revenue opportunity.

By leveraging chef-driven menu items, Anthony Bourdain-endorsed sites and ethnic specialties, modern day c-stores earn a spot in the foodservice space.

Increasing participation and efficiency at Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Coffee is hot — literally. We're well into what connoisseurs and experts call the third wave (see the sidebar "Coffee
History in Waves") of coffee production and consumption in the U.S.; more shops, restaurants and other retailers now focus on small-batch beans, artisan brewing equipment and handcrafted drinks, taking the Starbucks-esque commercialization of the second wave out of our daily coffee-shop experience.

At some point, all operations will need to purchase a new piece of kitchen equipment. While an operator may be able to order that unit with just a few clicks on a computer, ensuring a smooth installation is much more complicated.

These eight chains have primed the pump for growth. Find out how.

Stadium foodservice programs drive revenue by capitalizing on chef partnerships and implementing the hottest menu trends.

New year, new trends. Here we take a look at what’s on the horizon for this year in terms of concepts, food, beverage and more, and the impact these trends will likely have on equipment, supplies and design.

New technologies, plus an increasing number of different models and efficiency options, make replacement considerations more complex.

School districts toss out one-size-fits-all programs for K-12 foodservice.

Solutions being put into practice include donations, animal feeding and technology.

 As energy costs continue to soar, especially on the West Coast, restaurants continue to find new ways to save on utility costs. Luckily, more energy companies are there to help.