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The RATIONAL iHexagon brings microwave technology into a new era

 Sponsored content from our partner RATIONAL on Mar. 24, 2025

Unlike microwaves of the past, the iHexagon doesn’t use microwave technology at all times.

Operations

Screens take center stage at the NAFEM Show: Navigating the future of kitchen technology

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2025

At the NAFEM 2025 show in Atlanta, industry leaders discuss the rising prevalence of screens in kitchen equipment and the challenges of data integration and omnichannel order management. Discover insights on gas vs. electric cooking, the impact of tariffs, and the future of restaurant technology.

Technology

At NAFEM, robots slip mostly into the background

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2025

Restaurant operators are eager to save labor and automate more tasks. But they want that automation to generate a return, rather than get attention.

Technology

Marc Lore wants AI to feed you

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 26, 2025

The CEO of Wonder is pushing to change the restaurant business. But he has bigger goals than that, including a “superapp” that could choose all your meals.

Operations

How Chipotle is upgrading its kitchens

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 22, 2025

The fast-casual chain's kitchens haven't changed much in 30 years. But 2025 will be the year of equipment improvements to speed throughput and improve the team member experience.

Operations

The restaurant industry's retrenchment is proving a boon for liquidators

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 27, 2024

A steep surge in closings is providing the resellers with an unprecedented inventory and a like-sized opportunity.

Technology

Ensuring Food Safety: How Better Equipment Helps

Sponsored content from our partner RATIONAL on Apr. 23, 2024

Food safety has never been more prevalent. In recent years, consumers have increasingly prioritized sanitation and cleanliness. When dining out, they rightfully expect that the food they order is cook...

Technology

Save Time And Labor With Highly Efficient Equipment

Sponsored content from our partner RATIONAL on Mar. 29, 2024

Labor challenges are ongoing for restaurants in all segments. Whether operators are having trouble finding trained employees or are facing difficulty with retention, the outcome is the same—stressed w...

Operations

Here are the National Restaurant Association's 2024 Kitchen Innovation Awardees

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 21, 2024

25 cutting-edge equipment products were singled out for advancements in sustainability, automation, safety and more. And yes, there are robots and AI in the mix.

Consumer Trends

Here’s why some Thanksgiving turkeys are getting tanked

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 21, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Deep-frying a whole bird is no longer a novelty. But the alternative prep method was largely unknown until recent decades. Here's how the process evolved from crazy notion to viable option.

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