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FES Magazine
- Winston Foodservice Adds to its Sales Teamby webmaster@fesmag.com (The Editors) on April 18, 2024
Commercial kitchen manufacturer Winston Foodservice hired Jania Tung to serve as a U.S. regional/international territory sales manager based in Texas.
- Middleby Expands Daro’s Roleby webmaster@fesmag.com (The Editors) on April 17, 2024
Middleby Corp. is expanding Meghan Daro’s vice president of consultant services role to work more with international consultants.
- University of Tennessee’s food4VOLS Named the FE&S 2024 Kitchen Storage Makeover Winnerby webmaster@fesmag.com (The Editors) on April 17, 2024
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine named food4VOLS the winner of its 2024 Kitchen Storage Makeover contest.
- TGI Fridays to get new Ownersby webmaster@fesmag.com (The Editors) on April 16, 2024
TGI Fridays' largest global franchisee, Hostmore plc, has agreed to acquire the iconic casual dining chain in an all-stock transaction. The deal is expected to close in the […]
Restaurant Business Magazine
- Podcast transcript: Virtual Dining Brands co-founder Robbie Earlby jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) on April 19, 2024
A Deeper Dive: What is the future of digital-only concepts? Earl discusses their work to ensure quality and why focusing on restaurant delivery works.
- Midwestern favorite Oberweis Dairy declares bankruptcy and cuts staffby promeo@winsightmedia.com (Peter Romeo) on April 19, 2024
The ice cream chain intends to lay off staff in June and cut its costs in other ways, but to remain in operation following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. It is struggling to […]
- In the fast-casual sector, Chipotle laps Panera Breadby jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) on April 19, 2024
The Bottom Line: The two fast-casual restaurant pioneers have diverged over the past five years, as the burrito chain has thrived while Panera hit a wall. Here's why.
- Subway is bringing back its Honey Oat Breadby pcobe@winsightmedia.com (Patricia Cobe) on April 18, 2024
The fast-food sandwich giant is reintroducing the bread after a four-year absence as part of yet another refresh of its menu, including a new spicy sauce and Baja Chipotle […]
Restaurant Development & Design
- new + notable: UMMO, Chicagoon April 10, 2024
This two-story space with a sophisticated downstairs dining room and a loft bar upstairs offers a new take on luxe Italian dining in Chicago’s River North neighborhood.
- Poor Acoustics Top Pet Peeve for Restaurant Designerson April 2, 2024
35% of readers of restaurant development + design magazine said “poor acoustics” was their number one restaurant design pet peeve.
- Get Real with Restroomson April 1, 2024
Brand image is vital in foodservice operations and, although the dining room is the main attraction, the restroom still plays a significant role.
- What’s Worth the Splurge in Restaurant Design?on April 1, 2024
Photo-friendly or “Instagrammable” bathrooms are worth the splurge when it comes to restaurant design — at least according to 35% of restaurant development + design […]