Global Foodservice News
Texas Roadhouse hustles to a hot start in 2026
Same-store sales are up more than 8% at the casual-dining steakhouse chain through the first seven weeks of the new year, but beef inflation continues to put pressure on profits. After a relatively quiet end of 2025 by Texas Roadhouse standards, the steakhouse chain is coming out of the gates hot so far in 2026.…
Read MorePanera faces multiple lawsuits following data breach
Customers seeking class-action status argue in court that the fast-casual chain failed to protect their personal information, even after being hit by a cyberattack last year. Panera Bread is facing at least seven lawsuits filed in recent weeks in federal court after another data breach in January potentially compromised personal information of current and former…
Read MoreModernizing Facility Security With Drones
How robotics and drones are enhancing safety and operational efficiency In today’s complex risk environment, ensuring the security of commercial and public buildings is no longer just a matter of locked doors and occasional patrols. Facility managers and custodial leaders must address a growing number of threats—from theft and vandalism to workplace violence and unauthorized…
Read More3M Announces New Board Appointment
3M (NYSE: MMM) announced today the election of Neil G. Mitchill, Jr. to 3M’s Board of Directors, effective Feb. 6, 2026. Mr. Mitchill also has been appointed as a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board. Mr. Mitchill is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, RTX…
Read MoreP&G strengthens personal care support for athletes at Milano-Cortina 2026
Always, Tampax and Pampers lead wellness and hygiene initiatives for more than 3,500 athletes across the Olympic and Paralympic Villages Procter & Gamble (P&G), worldwide partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, is rolling out personal care and hygiene activations during the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, with Always, Tampax and Pampers playing…
Read Morebb.q Chicken Deploys Deliverect to Modernize Digital Operations Across All US Locations
Digital platform connects online ordering channels and centralizes menu management to help US restaurants scale with ease bb.q Chicken, one of the fastest-growing Korean fried chicken franchises in the United States, announced today the successful rollout of Deliverect’s digital ordering integration and menu management platform across more than 250 US locations. By connecting its online…
Read MoreWhy Cold Chain IoT Sensors Are Your First Line Of Defense Against Recalls
For the cold chain, Internet of Things (IoT) sensors act as the first line of defense by continuously generating valuable condition information. Even small fluctuations in temperature can reduce shelf life. Food manufacturers and distributors would be wise to utilize this solution. Common Challenges Within the Cold Chain The cold truth about conventional temperature monitoring…
Read MoreTrane Co-Founder Named to National Inventors Hall of Fame
A mechanical engineer and prolific inventor, Reuben Trane will be honored this May for advancing the HVAC industry 100 years ago through innovations such as the convector radiator coil. Key Highlights Reuben Trane co-founded The Trane Company in 1913, transforming it from a family business into a global climate solutions leader; His 1926 convector radiator…
Read MoreAre We Ready for Buildings That Think for Themselves?
“People are not ready yet, but the buildings are,” answered one thought leader at arguably AHR Expo’s most fascinating industry panel. Key Highlights AHR Expo panel on Building Automation Systems noted that owner resistance to technology will eventually have to subside in the face of human shortages; AI is increasingly present in building systems, but…
Read MoreTrane Technologies to Acquire LiquidStack
SWORDS, Ireland — Trane Technologies announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LiquidStack, a manufacturer of liquid cooling technology for data centers, headquartered in Carrollton, Texas. LiquidStack solutions are engineered to meet the demands of generative AI and hyperscale computing. Data centers and high performance compute organizations rely on LiquidStack for…
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