Global Foodservice News
The Hidden Restaurant Staffing Crisis
Restaurants are known to be physically and emotionally taxing environments with staff under constant pressure to produce. This atmosphere is one of the reasons staffing is reported to be a continual struggle for operators. Dan Simons, co-owner of Farmers Restaurant Group, implemented policy-level mental health support, including free online therapy for all employees and their…
Read MoreDigital PR for Restaurants: Trends, Tips, and Strategies for 2026
If you’re in the marketing world and know what SEO is, you may have heard of digital PR. Digital PR has picked up in popularity over time, especially with the introduction of AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. This is because search engines have gotten much smarter about how they analyze backlinks and brand…
Read MoreQSRs Can Turn Downtime Into Training Time
In quick-service restaurants, time is everything, especially when it comes to training new employees in high-turnover, leanly staffed environments. The old industry saying goes: “If you’ve got time to lean, you’ve got time to clean.” But today, more brands are giving that motto a modern twist: “If you’ve got time to lean, you’ve got time…
Read MoreChrane Foodservice Solutions To Represent Thermo-Kool
Chrane says the addition expands its ability to deliver equipment solutions and manufacturer support across the region. Effective Thursday, Feb. 12, Chrane Foodservice Solutions is set to start representing walk-in refrigeration manufacturer Thermo-Kool. The new partnership spans the Texas and Oklahoma markets. Chrane says the addition expands its ability to deliver equipment solutions and manufacturer…
Read MoreTriMark Opens Pittsburgh Showroom
TriMark USA has opened a showroom in its Pittsburgh location. Similar to the dealer’s Cleveland branch, the facility measures approximately 1,400 square feet and serves as a showcase for a variety of equipment ranging from commercial foodservice equipment to tabletop items. TriMark ShowroomThe Pittsburgh showroom has space for designers to showcase and workshop concepts, conduct…
Read MoreWasserstrom Acquires Breckenridge Kitchen Equipment & Design
The deal will boost Wasserstrom’s equipment project management capabilities and kitchen design offerings. The Wasserstrom Co. has acquired Breckenridge Kitchen Equipment & Design, based in Huron, Ohio. In a Jan. 27 release, Wasserstrom states that the acquisition will help strengthen its equipment project management capabilities and further its ability to offer advanced kitchen design while…
Read MoreCookie Plant Blast Kills 5 Workers
Investigators believe that the overnight explosion started near the facility’s ovens. An explosion and fire at a cookie plant in Greece killed five workers and injured seven earlier this week, according to local authorities. The Associated Press reported that the blast occurred during the night shift at the Violanta production facility in Trikala, located in…
Read MoreWahlburgers plots expansion at Home Depot, Bass Pro Shops
The burger chain is building units in airports, retailers and hotels this year, which will help it rebound after Hy-Vee ended its partnership last year. Dive Brief: Wahlburgers plans to accelerate its growth in 2026 through a focus on non-traditional locations, the company said in a press release Monday. The burger chain will expand at…
Read MoreWas RaceTrac’s Potbelly deal an anomaly or the start of a new M and A trend?
C-store operators looking to acquire a QSR brand face several potential risks, experts say. But the upside could be tremendous. Convenience retailers have spent the past several years investing in new foodservice staff, equipment and menu items to elevate their on-site grub and better compete with restaurants. Besides proprietary programs, the industry has increased its…
Read MoreChipotle’s new CMO on how the brand’s latest ad meets consumer trends
“Choices” contrasts daily prep at the fast casual Mexican chain with images of nuggets in fryer baskets and frozen burger patties on a conveyor belt. Chipotle launched a new national TV ad on Jan. 25 that juxtaposes the brand’s all-natural ingredients with the frozen, factory-produced food of some fast food competitors, per details shared with…
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