Legacy of former CEO, chairman lives on at daytime breakfast restaurant brand Ken Pendery, the co-founder and longtime leader of First Watch Restaurants Inc., died March 4 of Multiple System Atrophy, a rare neurological disorder, the company said. He was 70. Pendery retired from the company’s board in 2022 after 38 years with the Bradenton,… read more
The industry has regained workers, and more operators are likely to say they’re fully staffed. But labor is more expensive. Retention remains a key stressor. And jobs have moved. For Honeygrow, 2020 was one problem, with the pandemic wiping out much of its business for a time. But 2021 would prove to be altogether different…. read more
Summer beer fans can rejoice because everyone’s favorite seasonal craft beers are hitting the shelves once again. As the temperatures climb, preferences in beer styles start to lean towards light beers with lower alcohol content. Crisp pilsners, refreshing sours, and drinkable session beers signal the return of warm weather and summer fun. Check out our… read more
Visit a restaurant where the food is prepared right in front of you if you want a distinctive dining experience. It can be thrilling and interesting to see a talented chef make your dinner in front of you. There are many restaurants that provide this service, and this kind of dining is well-liked in many… read more
Whether starting from scratch or polishing up an existing one, knowing how to develop a restaurant menu is key to profitability. The dishes you create are the heart of your restaurant, and your guests first encounter those dishes through your menu. Word of mouth, online reviews, and the sights and smells around your dining room… read more
To ensure you provide your guests with a pleasant dining experience that is comfortable and accommodating, the following is what you need to think about when it comes to choosing tabletop restaurant supplies. Décor – Cover your tables with the type of table cloth that best suits the decorations, theme, or color scheme of your… read more
Foodservice Equipment Reports has extended its deadline for the FER 2024 Top Dealers Report. Dealers looking to participate can simply complete the survey by Wednesday, March 13. It doesn’t take long. The report will appear in the FER May/June print issue and online. It’s a trusted, nonbiased, accurate report that allows dealerships to showcase their… read more
Awardees represent eight food-away-from-home categories, from full-service restaurant to K-12 foodservice. The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association announced winners of the 70th annual IFMA Silver Plate Award today, March 5. This year’s recipients represent eight food-away-from-home categories. “This is the 70th year IFMA has presented Gold & Silver Plate Awards and it’s more important than ever… read more
Less than a year after completing a slicer rollout across 20,000 U.S. restaurants, Subway is powering up the new equipment in Canada. Subway has expanded its rollout of slicers to Canadian stores, becoming “the first major QSR in Canada to offer freshly sliced meat,” according to the brand. The equipment add-on hit U.S. stores in… read more
In a move to further integrate the companies’ products and services, Ali Group North America and Welbilt have merged and will now go to market in North America under the Welbilt name. In support of the merger the company made a series of organizational changes. Ali Welbilt WBT Rebrand WatermarkThe corporate executives of the newly… read more