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    Are Ghost Kitchens Getting Ghosted?

    (source Foodservice Equipment & Supplies)

    Instead of a shared space with multiple operators, the new literation of ghost kitchens includes ghost menus that are executed out of a commissary production kitchen or a restaurant that is typically owned by one entity.

     

    Satellite Dining Orbits Around Foodservice Facilities

    (source Foodservice Equipment & Supplies)

    If any single trend shows the way foodservice has evolved in recent years, it’s distributed dining. It used to be that, in order to get restaurant quality food, customers had to go to a restaurant or another foodservice operation. The trend today in healthcare, K-12 and business foodservice alike is to offer multiple different feeding alternatives on property, which means more and more operators are meeting customers where they are.

     

    Kitchen Evolution: New Challenges, New Solutions

    (source Foodservice Equipment & Supplies)

    Kitchen evolution – latest technology and thoughtful design address labor, space and budget constraints.

     

    2024 Metal Fabrication Forecast: A Boring Year Ahead?

    (source The Fabricator)

    A recession is coming, but metal fabricators might not feel much pain.

    Advanced Technology To Bridge The Gap In Skills Development

    (source The Fabricator)

    Fabricators learning that the right capital equipment investment can make up for an inability to hire.

     

    Momentum Behind All-Electric Kitchen Grows, But It's No Simple Switch

    (source Foodservice Equipment & Supplies)

    It takes a lot of energy to feed the beast.

     

    Eco-Concsious Trends: Three Foodservice Consultants Discuss Key Sustainability Trends And Challenges

    (source Foodservice Equipment & Supplies)

    Sustainability is a complex issue. And the more one gets into the details, the more complicated it becomes.

     

    Sustainable By Design: Reality Check On Green Kitchen Design

    (source Foodservice Equipment & Supplies)

    Budget, ROI and thinking through operational aspects all come into play when considering environmentally friendly equipment specifications.

     

    Industry Outlook 2024

    (source Foodservice Equipment & Supplies)

    While economic challenges may prevail, spending patterns lead forecasters to suggest consumers will not retreat too far from their restaurant spend in the new year, although inflationary gains may override any real traffic increases in the coming year. Continued, albeit slower than desired, recovery is about as optimistic as the forecasters are willing to predict.

    Restaurants of the Future - Smaller, Smarter & Hightech

    (source Foodservice Equipment & Supplies)

    One thing we know for sure: restaurants of the future will continue to solve consumers' needs and desires for alternatives to cooking and eating at home.

     

    Supply Chain Issues Continue

    (source Restaurant Development & Design)

    Though supply chain woes have slipped from the headlines and have eased overall, it appears the restaurant industry is not in the clear yet. At least, according to the results of rd+d’s latest pulse survey.

     

     

    B&I Foodservice: Return-to-Office Foodservice Proves a Mixed Bag

    (source Foodservice Equipment and Supplies)

    https://pubs.royle.com/publication/?m=60966&i=803549&p=34&ver=html5

     

    Prep Your Kitchen for the Colder Months

    (source Foodservice Equipment and Supplies)

    How to Spec: Find a Fit With Custom Fabrication
    (source FER)

    Are you thinking of going the custom fabrication route? Get the in wisdom from three fabricators on what to expect and how you can help the process run smoothly.

    Learn more https://bit.ly/3r3HoFW

     

    Energy Savings: Why Refrigeration Maintenance Matters

    (source FER)

    Refrigerators and freezers are arguably the most essential appliances in a commercial kitchen, working around the clock to keep foods at the ideal temperature. When these appliances aren’t functioning properly, they’re forced to work harder, wasting energy.

    Regular maintenance is the best way to ensure that refrigerators and freezers always reach optimal performance. Read more on refrigeration maintenance and explore practical tips to increase energy savings, reduce food waste, and more.

    https://www.fermag.com/articles/energy-savings-why-refrigeration-maintenance-matters/

     

    Managing Carbon to Reduce Costs

    (source NAFEM)

    Increasingly, businesses are viewing carbon as a commodity and working to optimize its cost and management, much like any other resource. Companies are leveraging financial incentives to decarbonize and developing new technologies and processes that can further reduce emissions. Reuters new 13-page report looks at the most effective ways to engage with the carbon market and ensure supply chain emissions are factored into financial decision making.

    Read report https://1.reutersevents.com/LP=35444

     

    10 Restaurant Design Mistakes to Avoid

    (source Restaurant Development and Design)

    Restaurants have one chance to make a great first impression. Small design errors can lead to a bad customer experience, no matter how stellar the food is. Read 10 Restaurant Design Mistakes to Avoid before you tackle your next project.

    Read report https://pubs.royle.com/publication/?m=62499&i=801208&p=38&ver=html5

     

    How to Clean and Organize a Commercial Fridge

    (source WebstauarantStore)

    It's time to organize your commercial fridge! A cluttered and dirty fridge not only harbors bacteria but also can also lead to food waste. Learn more with the link below.

    Read report https://www.webstaurantstore.com/blog/1830/how-to-clean-and-organize-your-refrigerator.html