Snack items offered as mix-ins for burger brand’s frozen dessert line The Wendy’s Co. introduced its Frosty Fusions, which include sauces and mix-ins, on Monday. The Dublin, Ohio-based burger brand, which launched Frosty Swirls on April 15, said the new option was being offered at restaurants nationwide and on the brand’s mobile smartphone app. The… read more
Global Foodservice News
Menus make a seasonal switch as summer inches closer
Taste Tracker: Starbucks, Cracker Barrel, Carvel, Perkins, Salad and Go, Farmer Boys, and Fazoli’s headline restaurant menu trend news. There are more than four seasons a year when it comes to restaurant menus, and late spring is a time to start making a switch to early summer. Look for new flavors of the month, new… read more
FDA approves three natural alternatives for banned food dyes
Galdieria blue, butterfly pea extract, and calcium phosphate to replace synthetic dyes over the next couple of years The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first three natural food colorants that will replace petroleum-based synthetic dyes after they are phased out between 2026-2028: Galdieria blue, butterfly pea extract, and calcium phosphate. The food colorants… read more
Brewing Up Change: The Fight to Support Bartenders’ Well-Being and Development
Organizations are stepping up to tackle the biggest issues in the beverage world, like providing mental health and equal opportunities for bar staff. The hospitality industry has long grappled with instability, inequality, and a lack of support for workers. More organizations are stepping up to tackle these challenges head-on, helping bartenders and hospitality professionals build… read more
Patio Power: Strategies for Optimizing Outdoor Dining
Imagine turning your restaurant’s patio into a profit powerhouse this summer, even amidst rising costs and inflationary concerns. Discover how handheld POS devices and QR code ordering are transforming outdoor spaces into efficient revenue engines. To learn more about how restaurant operators can best set themselves up for the upcoming summer season, Modern Restaurant Management… read more
Huddle House Develops 2 Prototypes
The family dining brand has introduced a QSR conversion format and a nontraditional format to speed growth. Family dining brand Huddle House has announced two new restaurant prototypes—a QSR conversion format and a nontraditional format. Part of a larger brand renovation, the prototypes will support the brand’s growth in urban, suburban and nontraditional settings. The… read more
TurboChef and CookTek Update European Sales Team
Richard Chattaway was appointed European sales director for TurboChef and CookTek, both of which are Middleby companies. Chattaway brings more than 25 years of foodservice industry experience to his new position. His expertise includes product demonstrations and menu development, per a release announcing his hiring. Chattaway’s background includes working with a variety of chains, including… read more
Hoshizaki Gains Florida Representation
The recent territory assignment, effective May 1, represents an expansion of the companies’ partnership. Master Marketing Manufacturers Reps is now representing Hoshizaki’s full line of ice machines, dispensers and refrigeration products in Florida (MAFSI Region 13). The group also represents Hoshizaki appointments in Tennessee and the Carolinas. “Master Marketing has demonstrated strong performance and leadership… read more
Middleby Promotes Hall to VP Role
Jason Hall, CMC, was promoted to vice president of Middleby’s Crown Steam Group, which includes the Crown, Firex and Market Forge equipment lines. A seven-year company veteran, Hall most recently served as vice president of research and culinary for Middleby’s Crown, Firex and Southbend brands. In his new, expanded role Hall will continue to have… read more
Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Fast-Food Choice
Every six months, Piper Sandler’s “Taking Stock with Teens” survey paints a clear picture of the American teen psyche, and this spring’s results are no exception. Drawing responses from more than 6,000 teens across 47 states, the survey captures not just product preferences but also the values, spending patterns, and cultural leanings of Gen Z…. read more