Global Foodservice News
TriMark 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…
Read MoreService improvements, and the Bearista cup, drove Starbucks sales last quarter
The coffee shop giant said its domestic same-store sales rose 4% in the period, its best performance in two years, as the holiday product launch and its new service model drove higher transactions. Apparently, the key to Starbucks’ performance was in a glass bear cup. The coffee shop giant on Wednesday reported its best domestic…
Read MoreFat Brands, burdened with heavy debt, declares bankruptcy
The owner of Fazoli’s, Round Table Pizza and several other brands is seeking Chapter 11 debt protection. The company’s whole business securitization was “starving the business.” Fast-food restaurant chain collector Fat Brands declared bankruptcy on Monday under a mountain of debt and after it was unable to come to an agreement with its bondholders. The…
Read MoreDenny’s completes $620M sale following shareholder OK
The acquisition by TriArtisan Capital, Yadav Enterprises and Treville Capital takes the diner chain private for the first time since 1997. Denny’s stock is officially off the market. The diner chain on Friday completed its sale to a group consisting of TriArtisan Capital Advisors, franchisee Yadav Enterprises and Treville Capital Group, making it a privately…
Read MoreKey tailwinds for the restaurant industry in 2026
While the expectation is modest growth, some factors such as lower gas prices, tax cuts, and the FIFA World Cup could provide a much-needed boost During a recent interview at the annual ICR Conference in Orlando, William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia said that although the industry saw some improvement in December compared to a curveball-filled…
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