Foodservice Equip & Supplies News
McDonald’s Targets Net Zero Emissions by 2050, From Meat to Energy
McDonald’s Corp. set a new target to cut global greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050, from the beef in its burgers to the light bulbs in its restaurants. The burger chain also said it was working with the nonprofit Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to revamp its existing climate change targets. It aims to…
Read MoreRobots Now Deliver Food, Bus Tables at Sawatdee
The Thai restaurant is using robots to run between the dining room and kitchen at its locations in Minneapolis and Maple Grove. Sawatdee, the Upper Midwest’s first Thai restaurant that’s now in its second generation of family ownership, now appears to be the first restaurant in Minnesota to put robots in the dining room. And…
Read MoreElectrolux Professional to Acquire Unified Brands
Electrolux Professional has entered into an agreement to acquire Unified Brands Inc and related assets, a leading US-based manufacturer of foodservice equipment. The acquisition will significantly strengthen Electrolux Professional’s presence in the US and supports Electrolux Professional’s focus on growth with the foodservice chains. Electrolux Professional will acquire Unified Brands for approximately SEK 2,140m (USD…
Read MoreMiddleby Acquires Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment
Based in Corona, Calif., the company manufactures ranges, fryers, ovens, countertop equipment and other specialty cooking products for the commercial kitchen. Imperial has annual revenues of approximately $40 million. “Imperial is a leading, highly-respected commercial foodservice brand with products that complement the existing Middleby core cooking category. While we are enhancing our current brand portfolio,…
Read MoreTaco Bell is Testing a 30-day Pass for a Free Taco a Day in Tucson, Arizona Restaurants
The newest subscription service isn’t to stream TV shows or movies. It’s for Taco Bell’s tacos. Customers with the Taco Lover’s Pass can order one crunchy taco, soft taco, spicy potato soft taco, or Doritos Locos taco per day for 30 days straight on the chain’s app. The cost of the pass ranges from $5…
Read MoreBRIO Italian Grille Reopens at Quakerbridge Mall in New Jersey
RIO Italian Grille has reopened in Lawrence Township at Quakerbridge Mall. The restaurant’s new owner, Earl Enterprises, is excited to reopen the beloved restaurant, saving jobs, and recommitting to serving their community in the process. The restaurant is open Monday – Sunday from 11:00 AM – 10:00 P.M. serving both in-restaurant dining, outdoor dining, TO…
Read MoreWendy’s to Expand REEF Delivery Kitchens with 700-Unit Deal
The Wendy’s Co. and REEF Technology have agreed to a deal that calls for 700 delivery kitchens over the next five years in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, the companies said. Dublin, Ohio-based Wendy’s said it expects the agreement with Miami-based REEF to produce about 50 delivery kitchens this year and the…
Read MoreHow Small Restaurant Owners are Navigating the Labor Shortage
Every few weeks, it seems, a new photo goes viral on social media showing a sign in a restaurant window declaring: “This restaurant is closed because no one wants to work.” Restaurant owners have, for months now, been quoted in articles and TV news hits decrying the ongoing labor shortage, blaming the enhanced unemployment benefits enacted…
Read MoreToo Good to Go Reducing Food Waste one Click at a Time
Chicago is the most recent city to welcome Too Good To Go, the company behind its namesake app for reducing food waste. Founded in 2016 in Copenhagen, and now in 15 countries, Too Good To Go saves more than 200,000 meals every day. Since the B Corporation’s US launch 10 months ago, the app has…
Read MoreWelbilt agrees to be acquired by Ali Group, after cash bid was deemed ‘superior’ to Middleby’s all-stock bid
Welbilt Inc. WBT, 0.13% announced Wednesday an agreement to be acquired by Ali Group S.r.l. in a cash deal that values the foodservice equipment company at about $3.40 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Italy-based Ali Group will pay $24 for each Welbilt share outstanding. Welbilt had about 141.92 million shares outstanding as of…
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