As many new and innovative kitchen technologies are supporting operators with improving the sustainability and overall efficiency of their commercial kitchen operations, FEJ speaks to suppliers to discover some of the latest technologies available to businesses to help them future-proof their operations. From technology such as AI, Internet of Things (IoT) systems for real time… read more
Rite Aid alum Justin Mennen brings over two decades of experience to the fast casual chain, which is developing a loyalty program. Name: Justin Mennen New title: Chief information and technology officer, Shake Shack Previous title: Executive vice president, chief digital and technology officer, Rite Aid Mennen, who will begin his new role on Jan…. read more
TouchBistro’s 2025 State of the Restaurant Industry report reveals a year of complex challenges and surprising resilience for independent full-service restaurants (FSRs). While operators grappled with rising expenses, particularly in food and labor, they also saw increased guest traffic and profit margins, driven in part by strong takeout and delivery sales. The report, based on… read more
Your website is one of the most powerful tools in your HVAC business’s arsenal – but only if it’s optimized for your customers’ needs. For many potential customers, your website is their first impression of your business. A poor user experience (UX) can mean the difference between earning a new lead and losing them to… read more
Across the globe, A2L refrigerants are becoming increasingly common as older refrigerants (including R410) are slowly being phased out. HVAC professionals who work with refrigerants must stay informed on the latest regarding the introduction of A2L refrigerants, safety protocols and the like to best serve their customers. Unfortunately, there are many myths about A2L refrigerants… read more
Manufacturers excited to put latest technology on display For the first time since COVID, “the event for everything HVACR” is set to return to Orlando. The 2025 AHR Expo will take place at the Orange County Convention Center Feb. 10-12, where attendees can expect to hear the latest and greatest from all the big names… read more
Breakfast option the Sausage Maple Biscuit is made with maple flavouring and topped with a sausage patty. American fast-food restaurant chain Hardee’s has launched a maple-flavoured lineup, featuring products such as the Maple Bacon Super Biscuit and the Sausage Maple Biscuit. For breakfast, the Sausage Maple Biscuit comprises an in-house baked biscuit with maple flavouring,… read more
The price increase comes after cocoa futures doubled in late 2024, putting pressure on food makers already paying more for the commodity. Chocolate boxes and truffles will cost more this Valentine’s Day as confection makers pass on higher cocoa prices to consumers already paying more for their favorite sweets. Cocoa futures have doubled since Oct…. read more
In flavor news, the coffee giant spotlights pistachio, hot honey and brown sugar to ring in the new year. Starbucks is welcoming the new year with a new espresso beverage. On Friday, the Cortado—a small-sized coffee classic that originated in Spain—joins the permanent menu for the first time. The traditional Cortado derives from the Spanish… read more
The restaurant experience was once solely comprised of human-to-human, in-person experiences. Fast food and food delivery gradually began changing that equation. Then, in 2020, we saw the restaurant industry go through a major digital upheaval, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, with the introduction of ChatGPT, we saw restaurants – and just about everyother… read more