Global Foodservice News
Restaurant Tech Trends That Will Define 2026
I’ve been in the restaurant business long enough to recognize the cycles. As someone who spent years running restaurants and now builds technology designed to make running them easier, I’ve lived through the booms, the contractions and the moments when the industry pivots in a new direction. Over the past few years, one thing has…
Read More7 Predictions for HVAC in 2026
Tariffs aren’t going anywhere, Silicon Valley wants a chiller, and commercial HVAC pulls ahead: Experts talk the next year in HVAC Barton James, president and CEO of ACCA, didn’t mince words when summing up last year. “2025 was a freaking train wreck,” he said. “It was tough.” What is coming down the pipeline for 2026?…
Read MoreThe Smarter Path to Reliable HVAC in Older Buildings
Every building occupant expects reliable, energy-efficient air conditioning. Yet many facility teams — especially those managing older or leased buildings — know how difficult that can be to deliver. Much of today’s commercial stock still relies on legacy systems that are outdated, inefficient, and costly to keep running. That gap between expectation and reality creates…
Read MoreWinsupply Inc. Makes Strategic Hire for West Coast Growth
The Winsupply Family of Companies is growing its West Coast presence as it adds another person responsible for coaching and recruiting entrepreneurs in wholesale distribution. Keith Hubbard joined Winsupply Inc., a national wholesale distributor based in Moraine, Ohio, in early November as an Area Leader to serve Winsupply Local Companies and recruitment efforts on the…
Read MoreStarbucks is kicking off 2026 with more brand partnerships
Starbucks unveiled its 2026 winter menu this week, complete with drinks inspired by various trends in CPG like an iced Dubai chocolate mocha. But it also announced that it would be carrying products from two new vendor brands — Khloé Kardashian’s Khloud popcorn and Ellenos Greek yogurt — to tap into the high-protein craze. It’s…
Read MoreProtein Continues To Be One of the Fastest-Growing Trends Shaping Consumer Behavior
Protein is no longer known as just a nutrient for athletes or fitness enthusiasts. It has become one of the most influential macronutrients driving consumer behavior in restaurants, packaged goods, and overall dietary choices. What began as a niche interest more than a decade ago has grown into a cultural shift that is reshaping how…
Read MoreRFK Jr.’s new food guidelines could boost beaten down fast-casual chains like Chipotle and Sweetgreen
Key Points The restaurant industry had mixed reactions to new federal nutrition guidelines, which recommend reduced intake of processed foods and sugary drinks. One lobbying executive read the guidelines as encouraging Americans to not dine out. The National Restaurant Association and Sweetgreen issued statements of support for the new guidelines. New federal dietary recommendations have…
Read More6 restaurant trends to watch in 2026
In 2026, restaurants may be backed into a financial corner. Turbulent trade policies could raise food costs when many diners are already tightening their discretionary spending, forcing operators to get creative to keep sales healthy. “Restaurants are set for a humbling year,” BTIG analyst Peter Saleh wrote in the analyst firm’s December 2025 forecast for…
Read MoreReimagining the Pizza Parlor for New Generations
The challenge facing the Shakey’s Pizza Parlor team was to refresh their look while staying true to the brand’s roots. “The redesign reflects our effort to recapture the classic ‘parlor’ atmosphere that defines Shakey’s,” said John Tilley, Creative Visionary and head of Jacmar Companies, owner of Shakey’s USA. “It is a one-of-a-kind brand for which…
Read MoreFrom Takeout to Tasting Menus, What 2026 Will Mean for Restaurant Design
What will dining look like in 2026? For some, it’s stepping into an immersive atmosphere that feels like a world of its own. For others, it’s picking up takeout from their favorite restaurant in record time––a habit that has become the norm, with 46 percent of U.S. consumers preferring to ordering online, according to DoorDash’s…
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