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Taco Bell Honors Wasserstrom as Top Equipment and Smallwares Supplier
Taco Bell Honors Wasserstrom as Top Equipment and Smallwares Supplier

The FEDA distributor member was instrumental in helping the fast-food brand double its number of limited-time offers in 2024. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/7/2025


New Member Q&A: BOTINKIT
New Member Q&A: BOTINKIT

BOTINKIT’s integrated hardware-and-software platform aims to remove the foodservice industry’s biggest pain points by automating cooking and optimizing kitchen efficiency. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/7/2025


Most Restaurant Operators Report Higher Sales for First Time Since January
Most Restaurant Operators Report Higher Sales for First Time Since January

Operators are still skeptical of economic conditions even as same-store sales and customer traffic improve. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/7/2025


Business Advocacy Groups Push Senate to Raise Pass-Through Deduction to 23 Percent
Business Advocacy Groups Push Senate to Raise Pass-Through Deduction to 23 Percent

The increase would help offset smaller state and local tax deductions in the Senate’s version of the budget reconciliation bill. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/30/2025


Restaurant Industry Sees Boost in May
Restaurant Industry Sees Boost in May

The casual dining and fast casual segments lifted sales and customer traffic for the overall industry, but Black Box Intelligence projects softer conditions for the second half of 2025. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/30/2025


Commercial Kitchen Stop Raises More than $10,000 for Local Children’s Charity
Commercial Kitchen Stop Raises More than $10,000 for Local Children’s Charity

The dealer’s fourth annual golf invitational drew 144 competitors from manufacturing companies, rep groups and the restaurant industry. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/30/2025


TAKKT Recognizes Employees at Its Partnership Days Event
TAKKT Recognizes Employees at Its Partnership Days Event

The three-day event brought together 125 employees from Hubert Company and Central Restaurant Products. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/30/2025


RATIONAL USA Chef Receives Champions of Change Honor
RATIONAL USA Chef Receives Champions of Change Honor

Daniel Lessem was recognized by the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association for his role in creating internship opportunities for culinary students and food industry events. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/30/2025


VITLIFE Adds Director of Sales
VITLIFE Adds Director of Sales

Mike Alsman brings three decades of sales experience to the commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/30/2025


Seasoned Salesperson Joins Meiko USA as VP of Product Management
Seasoned Salesperson Joins Meiko USA as VP of Product Management

Lee Baker will ensure that Meiko’s product portfolio aligns with the evolving needs of foodservice customers. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/30/2025


Strata GPO Taps Middleby Group President as Next CEO
Strata GPO Taps Middleby Group President as Next CEO

John Perruccio praises the buying group’s focus on enhancing dealer profitability through manufacturing partnerships. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/23/2025


Senate Finance Committee Presents Its Tax Relief Proposals
Senate Finance Committee Presents Its Tax Relief Proposals

The committee’s version of the reconciliation bill would make deductions for research and development expenses permanent but offer less tax relief for pass-through businesses. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/23/2025