Will labor continue to defy gravity? What's in store for menus? Has off-premises' reign come to an end? FCSI The Americas member Juan Martinez of Profitality-Labor Guru answers these burning #foodservice questions and more in his latest Foodservice Equipment & Supplies blog. bit.ly/3CXxgS1

Congrats to the chefs, restauranteurs, bakers and everyone else named semi-finalists for the 2023 James Beard Foundation Awards. As a resident of the Windy City, it's great to see so many #Chicago restaurants and operators earning this wonderful recognition. bit.ly/3XShJLa

Want a closer look at the #Chicago-based semifinalists for the 2023 James Beard Foundation awards? Ally Marotti and Crain's Chicago Business pulled together a nice overview. bit.ly/3JepHdi

It's one short week from The NAFEM Show. Here's a primer on what are sure to be some hot topics on the show floor. Plus, learn more about Middleby Corporation's last acquisition and the latest union effort affecting the #coffee segment. bit.ly/3ZW7rvr

Trying to find the next generation of #foodservice professionals is a challenge for all. FCSI D-Ö e. V. Education Foundation is taking matters into its own hands by developing a program to provide training for entry level positions at foodservice design firms. bit.ly/3XKTtLc

And so the festivities surrounding ⁦The NAFEM Show⁩ begin with the ⁦FCSI The Americas⁩ symposium. Tara Schroeder of ⁦Ricca Design Studios⁩ invites attendees to level up!

Congrats to retired ⁦Alto-Shaam⁩ exec Jack Scott on receiving the Rod Collins Allied Impact Award from ⁦⁦FCSI The Americas⁩. Well deserved!

Like all business segments today, #foodservice needs more talent. One way to make an industry an attractive career path for younger professionals is taking the time to show them the ropes and mentor them, as MAFSI Chairman Tom Mitchell explains. bit.ly/3JO714B

From artificial intelligence to atmosphere to #automation, my thoughts and observations on The NAFEM Show and more. bit.ly/3HR6Kv0

While The NAFEM Show was definitely an innovation occasion due to all the new #foodservice technology on display, there was more to it that helped make the biennial event so special. FCSI The Americas member Juan Martinez of Profitality-Labor Guru explains. bit.ly/3xChby5

From #robots to combi ovens to salad stations and more, here are six #foodservice equipment #innovations that foodservice consultant Mark Moeller founder of The Recipe of Success saw during The NAFEM Show that he's excited to share with his customers. bit.ly/3xHuLQy

Congratulations to the 9 #foodservice operators who won IFMA Silver Plate Awards! Thanks for all you do to make the industry better! bit.ly/3YLWg6R

A smaller, more efficient commercial kitchen is something most every foodservice operator wants. restaurant development + design magazine spoke with #Restaurants East Coast Wings, Scooter's Coffee and others to come up with a list of 8 best practices for designing smaller kitchens. bit.ly/3l7HLfO

The growing use of augmented/virtual reality continues to make #restaurant design more effective and efficient. FCSI The Americas member Joseph Schumaker does a great job of explaining the three levels of #VirtualReality in #foodservice design. bit.ly/3LBnv0Z

With so much happening around personnel, policies and more, it's easy for business leaders to lose their customer focus, which can hurt a #foodservice operation in countless ways. Matthew Mabel provides a blueprint to help #restaurants say guest focused. bit.ly/41VaGUb

When it comes to #foodservice #innovation operators should consider making continuous incremental improvements that use existing technology. Seemingly small efforts can yield big results over time says consultant Carlos Espinosa for Profitality-Labor Guru. bit.ly/3N3okAa

Apparently #pickleball #restaurants are becoming a pretty big dill, as I explain in this week's blog via Foodservice Equipment & Supplies. Plus, #ChatGPT takes a turn writing menu items. bit.ly/43RtOUr

What's the status of B&I #foodservice design? How are smaller footprints impacting equipment selection? What role will #ArtificialIntelligence play in foodservice? Four FCSI The Americas didn't hold back when answering these questions and more! bit.ly/3Ny6vIg

Congratulations to DePaul College Prep swimmer Brooklyn Johnson on winning the 500 meter freestyle at the Glenbrook North Invitational! ⁦DePaul Prep Athletics⁩

Congratulations to the DePaul College Prep girls swimming team on a solid fifth place finish in the Leyden Sectional. Wonderful progress for this second year program and the future is really bright. DePaul Prep Athletics