Trends

Keeping the foodservice equipment marketplace up to date with the latest menu and concept trends.

Advertisement

For many in the hospitality industry — and, really, for many who aren’t — the constantly changing day-to-day challenges of the last few years led to an outlook primarily focused on the here and now. But as the storm gradually clears, there’s a return to looking forward. With that in mind, we reached out to chefs to talk about equipment on their wish lists, what they’d like to see in the future, and pandemic-inspired approaches that are still making a difference in their operations.

Take a closer look at five noteworthy trends that will affect the industry in 2023 and discuss potential design and equipment-related solutions.

Supply chain issues have been a hot topic in the foodservice industry for the past few years. While most of the conversation and consternation have focused on longer lead times and higher prices, a handful of other broad issues continue to impact the individual links on the supply chain that provides foodservice operators with equipment and supplies.

Correct placement and proper organization represent critical success factors for these spaces. 

Back when the phrase, ‘I know it when I see it,’ was first used it didn’t refer to fast-casual restaurants. But these days it easily could.

Operator error can lead to expensive service calls. Service agents share the mistakes they see and how to avoid them.

The first of this two-part series examines customer-facing technology, including dine-in, online and takeaway experiences; changes in the drive-thru; and what’s happening with delivery.

Industry trends and issues as seen through the eyes of those who specify kitchen equipment

Forward momentum on the school foodservice agenda continues to play out.

Packaging considerations gain more headspace today as off-premises solutions dominate discussions.

Amidst all the changes that have buffeted foodservice in the past five years, operators have had to rethink their equipment from both an acquisition and usage standpoint. Here, four foodservice industry veterans weigh in on the state of equipment today.

The popularity of hot and spicy food remains on the upswing.

Is it Tuesday? If so, you may be headed to your local restaurant or on-site foodservice facility to order up the Taco Tuesday special. So ubiquitous and beloved have tacos become in the United States, thanks in part to mainstream chain restaurants and in part to the fact that we share a border with Mexico, that they have their own day of the week.

Golf and country club foodservice now caters to a wider demographic.

Concept and menu drive a grill station’s design.

The foodservice industry continues to grapple with myriad issues, all of which impact design, equipment specification and more. Here several consultants from Minnesota-based Rippe Associates share their perspectives on a few of these issues.

Advertisement