The pandemic underscored the importance of having good air quality in restaurants, and many have recently upgraded their restaurant HVAC systems. According to the CDC, newer – or even just well-maintained – HVAC systems can improve ventilation by increasing the introduction of clean air into a space and diluting harmful particles in the air. And… read more
Introduction Restaurants use about 2X more energy per sq. ft. than most commercial buildings out there. And most of that energy is used on HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) systems. In terms of restaurants’ annual energy consumption, HVAC is just behind food preparation. For that reason, restaurant owners need to invest in an efficient… read more
7-Eleven tests Pumpkin Spice Slurpee, calling it ‘a fun experiment for fans’ Looking to jazz up sales might be as easy as offering a product in a different format. Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven, for example, on Aug. 1 started testing a Pumpkin Spice Slurpee at five locations in the country. “The Pumpkin Spice Slurpee drink is… read more
Chef-approved pepper mills, can openers, kitchen shears, and more. Some kitchen tools appear to be really straightforward. Like, a spoon? It’s what you use to eat soup and ice cream, right? But the more you study cooking, the more you learn that tools can have a ton of creative applications and uses. For example, James… read more
As the back-to-school season brings its usual expenses and stress, P.F. Chang’s is here to offer some relief with its NEW Back-To-School Bundle. Available now, the Back-to-School Bundle is the easiest way to get the family together for a meal out or at home amidst the hustle and bustle of this time of year! The… read more
The restaurant industry had an interesting past 50 years. We hurled through recessions, financial crashes, a pandemic, and inflation. Arguably these were all happenings that affected our industry greatly. However, I would argue the bigger enemy of success was the model we followed. Our restaurants lived on low margins, low pay, long hours, and the… read more
Ziosk announced its partnership with Chili’s Grill & Bar. Through this partnership, Chili’s has rolled out Ziosk tablets to more than 1,100 locations to simplify the payment process and delight guests with an enhanced experience. Ziosk’s innovative pay-at-the-table solution eliminates the wait time associated with paying the bill, providing a frictionless, secure process that drives… read more
All-in-one media platform boosts engagement, drives traffic and supports revenue growth. In today’s fast-paced environment, operators need flexibility, simplicity, and freedom of choice to run their business efficiently – especially when it comes to managing entertainment on their TVs. The advent of streaming has only added complexity, making it challenging to access a wide variety… read more
Bobby Lang brings over 10 years of experience as a corporate executive chef and territory manager. Middleby brands TurboChef and CookTek have hired Bobby Lang as their regional vice president-southeast and corporate chef. Lang has over 10 years of experience as a corporate executive chef and territory manager. Lang most recently served a manufacturers’ rep… read more
Food service equipment market is driven by growth in food service industry, rise in expansion of quick-service restaurant, changing consumer preference, and surge in urbanization and population growth. Moreover, the rapid technological advancement in the food industry has led to a change in dynamics and made it easier for both customers and organizers to organize… read more