Foodservice Equipment Some McDonald’s espresso machines are out of commission The chain is still determining the scope of restaurants impacted. Espresso-based items may not be available until the issue is resolved McDonald’s may have found a workaround solution for its notoriously broken ice cream machines, but its espresso machines are now causing some issues…. read more
Maximizing “FOMO” to attract younger audiences. In an era where most consumers, especially younger audiences, are constantly connected to screens, restaurants have a powerful opportunity to capture their attention. Reaching this audience through digital channels isn’t just beneficial for restaurants, it’s essential for growth. For Hoppin’ Brands, a vibrant self-pour taproom and cocktail bar, marketing… read more
New York (CNN) — Yet another fast food CEO is stepping down. Subway announced Tuesday that its CEO, John Chidsey, will retire at the end of 2024. Executive Carrie Walsh will replace him as interim CEO. Chidsey, the first chief executive outside of the chain’s founding family, joined Subway as CEO in 2019. His departure… read more
Proposition 32 was rejected in California, which would have raised the minimum wage from $16 to $18 an hour by 2026 Californians rejected Proposition 32, the legislation that would have raised the state minimum wage from $16 an hour to $18 an hour by 2026 and would have been the highest minimum wage in the… read more
The chain anticipates 8% to 10% new unit growth each year after a record number of domestic openings this year Chipotle will open its 1,000th Chipotlane this week, marking a milestone for the model that was first introduced in 2018 to support digital orders. The Chipotlane format now represents nearly 30% of Chipotle’s more than… read more
CEO Peter Cancro, who purchased the sub shop in 1975, will maintain a significant equity stake and will continue to lead the business Private equity giant Blackstone will acquire a majority ownership position in Jersey Mike’s, the fast-growing sub shop purchased by Peter Cancro in 1975. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Cancro will… read more
The COO of Marco’s Pizza on what it takes to meet guests where they want to be. If your brand operates in the QSR industry, it is safe to say you’ve seen the way that we connect with our customers has dramatically changed. The in-store guest experience, once the most important touchpoint of customer satisfaction,… read more
So far this year, 55 human cases of H5 bird flu have been reported in the U.S., with 29 in California where the child lives. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a child infected with bird flu in Alameda County, California. This is the first reported bird flu virus infection in… read more
Understanding the Paper and Cardboard Recycling Rates Paper is one of the most highly recycled materials in the U.S. Paper recycling rates have continuously grown over recent decades and remain consistently high. In 2023, 46 million tons of paper was recycled. The paper recycling rate was 65-69% and the cardboard recycling rate was 71-76%. Our… read more
ISSA Show North America, the most comprehensive global event dedicated to cleaning and facility solutions, gathered more than 600 exhibiting brands to connect with distributors, building service contractors, facility service professionals and residential cleaning firms at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, November 17-21. ISSA Show North America, hosted alongside the Building Service Contractors Association International’s… read more