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          2026 Food & Beverage Trends: Three Strategic Shifts Operators Must Embrace

          Dec 8, 2025 5:30 PM · Automation, Consultants, Foodservice Industry Trends, IoT, Labor Savings, Restaurants

          Foodservice enters 2026 shaped by three forces operators cannot ignore: labor pressure, evolving consumer expectations, and practical technology adoption. These trends are redefining..

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          Transforming Your Menu: The Rise of Value Deals in 2025

          Mar 25, 2025 3:04 PM · Automation, Restaurants

          In today’s competitive dining landscape, restaurants craft compelling value deal menus to attract cost-conscious diners and boost profitability. According to the National Restaurant..

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          Feed the Beast: A Holiday Feast with the Middleby Marshall CTX Oven

          Nov 11, 2024 5:30 PM · Automation, Restaurants

          The holiday season is all about indulging in delicious meals and making memories with family and friends. For foodservice operators, the demand for..

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          The Best Takeout Technology for College and University Foodservice

          Aug 14, 2024 9:30 AM · Automation, Colleges & Universities, Takeout & Delivery

          Foodservice directors on college and university campuses face a range of challenges. One of the most obvious is the need to compete with..

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          The Future of Robotics in Foodservice

          Jul 24, 2024 9:00 AM · Automation

          Robotics present an opportunity to address some of the biggest challenges in foodservice. Mitigating labor shortages, quality control, and speed of service are..

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          Connect the Front of the House with Open Kitchen

          Jul 2, 2024 9:30 AM · Automation, Bar & Nightclub, Fine Dining, IoT, Restaurants

          A smart kitchen, or connected kitchen, consists of a network of interlinked equipment. This real-time, internet-based connectivity enables monitoring and remote control of..

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          Feed the Beast: Clean Eating with Middleby Marshall CTX Oven

          Apr 3, 2024 9:30 AM · Automation, Restaurants

          Chef-prepared meals represent a growing trend of clean eating. Customer preferences for wellness-promoting menu items and healthier ingredients are driving changes across all..

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          Experience Innovation: Learn Automation at the MIK

          Mar 19, 2024 9:30 AM · Automation, IoT, The Middleby Movement

          Nestled within a sprawling 40,000 square feet space, the Middleby Innovation Kitchens (MIK) stands as a beacon of culinary excellence and innovation. Led..

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          Weather the Storm: When Winter Weather Labor Is on Ice

          Feb 27, 2024 9:30 AM · Automation, Foodservice Industry Trends, Labor Savings

          Winter months and storms can pose significant challenges to the foodservice industry, especially in terms of winter weather labor. The inability of employees..

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          Feed the Beast: From Game Day to Brunch with Middleby Marshall CTX Oven

          Feb 6, 2024 9:30 AM · Automation, Bar & Nightclub, Restaurants, Stadiums & Arenas

          There’s a fine line between game night and the following morning, and inevitably, food (and beverage) will be a part of both. For..

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