The Explosive Growth of Food Halls

by | Nov 8, 2019 | Blog

Defining Food Halls Many people might think a food hall is just a new name for the ubiquitous and outdated mall food court, but that would be incorrect. Food halls are more akin to when Fast Casual appeared as an upgrade to traditional QSR. So what is a food hall? A...

The Growing Focus on Foodservice Packaging

by | Oct 31, 2019 | Blog

Packaging and disposables are not necessarily top-of-mind for consumers relative to other aspects of a foodservice experience. For that reason, the category is one that can receive less operator attention, particularly during the extended post-recession industry...

Identifying and Managing Central Kitchens

by | Oct 15, 2019 | Blog

By Julie Heseman, Principal, Foodservice IP Central kitchens have become a critical link in the foodservice supply and value chains. Convenience stores have considered prepared foods a priority, because of traffic and margin increases. Non-grocery retailers such as...