Foodservice Equipment Reports

12/04/2025

White Castle has opened an automated kiosk, serving freshly heated, ready-to-eat sliders, at Boston Logan Int’l. Airport https://bit.ly/4rysPV8

Located at Boston Logan Int’l. Airport, the kiosk serves freshly heated, ready-to-eat sliders.

12/04/2025

A big thank you to Unox USA for their generous support as a sponsor of MUFES 2026! 🏝️

Register to attend MUFES today: ➡️ https://www.fermag.com/mufes/

Organized by Foodservice Equipment Reports, MUFES is a unique event for decision-makers from multiunit restaurant brands and noncommercial facilities. You'll have the chance to hear from industry movers and have personal conversations with a wide range of professionals. Unwind with golf, cocktails, dinners and plenty of networking opportunities as you refine your game plan for 2026.

MUFES will take place Feb. 2-4, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa in beautiful Clearwater Beach, Fla.

12/04/2025

Teriyaki Madness has hired Scott Shotter as chief restaurant officer. He'll help lead the brand’s nationwide expansion https://bit.ly/3KFcJZh

The former Fuzzy’s Taco Shop executive will lead operations and support franchisees.

12/03/2025

Leaders from Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Luna Grill, Dave's Hot Chicken and IFMA The Food Away from Home Association will be on tap at FER’s Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium, taking place in Clearwater Beach, Fla., this February. Register today! https://bit.ly/4adMVhx

Equipment professionals from these brands will talk supply chain considerations with moderator Phil Kafarakis, president and CEO, IFMA.

12/02/2025

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11/28/2025

Starbucks has teamed with Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging to open their first electric vehicle charging hub, located off Interstate 5 in Red Bluff, Calif. https://bit.ly/4p0ZP6O

A West Coast Starbucks store now offers an EV station, complete with chargers open to all EV brands.

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for the readers and partners who make the FER community what it is. Thank you for trusting us to keep you informed, inspired, and connected to the industry. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Foodservice Equipment Reports! 🦃

11/26/2025

The Restaurant Store, part of Clark Associates, will open its third Florida location this month. The 47,000 square-foot location is at 2750 Bridge Way, Suite 120 in Davie https://bit.ly/4acxiXk

11/25/2025

Ignite Foodservice Solutions, covering the Mountain States and Pacific Northwest, has hired Chris LaBella as vice president of sales and Wade Breaux as territory sales manager for Washington, Idaho and Montana https://bit.ly/3KdHBjg

Chris LaBella joins the firm as vice president of sales and Wade Breaux is now territory sales manager for Washington, Idaho and Montana.

11/24/2025

Andy Skehan will spearhead Jersey Mike's Subs global expansion with a focus on Canada and the UK https://bit.ly/3XI6G9f

Andy Skehan will spearhead the fast-casual’s global expansion with a focus on Canada and the UK.

11/21/2025

Thank you to True Refrigeration for their amazing support as a sponsor! 🏝️

Register to attend MUFES today: ➡️ https://www.fermag.com/mufes/

Organized by Foodservice Equipment Reports, MUFES is a unique event for decision-makers from multiunit restaurant brands and noncommercial facilities. You'll have the chance to hear from industry movers and have personal conversations with a wide range of professionals. Unwind with golf, cocktails, dinners and plenty of networking opportunities as you refine your game plan for 2026.

MUFES will take place Feb. 2-4, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa in beautiful Clearwater Beach, Fla.

11/21/2025

Smash burgers, global comfort foods and value mark a few overall menu trends coming in 2026. The National Restaurant Association pointed to these trends and more in its 2026 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast, released this week https://bit.ly/47RXzsB

The National Restaurant Association points to menu trends in its 2026 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast.