TurboChef selects LeanDNA to optimize inventory management

April 24, 2024

TurboChef, a division of Middleby Corporation specializing in ventless rapid-cook ovens, is using LeanDNA to improve production visibility and manage inventory…

Middleby acquires automated washing solution manufacturer

July 28, 2022

The Middleby Corp. has acquired Colussi Ermes, a Pordenone, Italy-based manufacturer of automated washing solutions for the food processing industry, for an…

Middleby acquires ice, soft serve, slush equipment maker

June 30, 2022

The Middleby Corp. has acquired Icetro, a maker of ice, soft serve and slush machines used in commercial foodservice, for an undisclosed sum, according to a…

Middleby acquires auto-guided vehicle maker

June 29, 2022

The Middleby Corp. has acquired Proxaut, a manufacturer of automated guided vehicles for the food industry and industrial processing companies for an…

Germicidal light: New tools in the war against restaurant pathogens

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of experts weigh in on what tools are available to ensure a facility is safe from dangerous pathogens

Webinar to explore post pandemic trends in restaurant health, safety

April 26, 2022

Two years after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the restaurant industry, restaurants are recovering thanks to the hard work, determination and resilience of…

5 kitchen trends shaping restaurants' future

Scott Heim, divisional president of  Evo Inc. reveals five kitchen trends shaping restaurants' future.

Middleby acquires Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment

September 27, 2021

The Middleby Corporation, manufacturers of commercial cooking and industrial processing equipment, along with residential appliances, has acquired Imperial…

Smashburger, Big Chicken, Focus Brands reveal how to futureproof kitchens

September 7, 2021

As retail space becomes more expensive, restaurants are trying to operate in smaller footprints, which means it's time to reassess ideas surrounding cooking…

Robot barista lands $10M for national rollout

June 28, 2021

Botrista Technology Inc., the company behind the drink-making robot —Botrista DrinkBot — has raised $10 million to ramp up national deployment of the…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Middleby

Of all things a company can supply none is more important than trust. This is evident at the Middleby Corporation by our strong relationship with customers…

Italy’s Ali Group tops Middleby's bid for Welbilt

May 28, 2021

More than a month after Middleby Corp agreed to buy its competitor, Welbilt Inc., for $2.9 billion, the kitchen equipment company has received an all-cash…

Middleby to acquire Welbilt for $2.9B

April 21, 2021

The Middleby Corp. has agreed to acquire Welbilt, Inc. in an all-stock transaction, enhancing the Middleby commercial foodservice platform with additional…

Taffer's Tavern adds food lockers for contactless carryout

March 16, 2021

Taffer's Tavern, a restaurant founded by Jon Taffer, the star of Paramount Network's "Bar Rescue," is providing contactless carry-out service via food lockers.

Middleby expands executive team

February 19, 2021

The Middleby Corp., a foodservice equipment manufacturer, has expanded its executive team with the following appointments, according to a press release:.

Smashburger, AMC Theatres execs among leaders weighing in on COVID-19, shrinking kitchens

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Leaders from AMC Theaters, Wing Zone, Smashburger, Four Foods Group and Middleby discuss how they are changing their kitchen designs to stay profitable, while…

Why the time is now for restaurants to embrace AI, VR

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Panelists at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit argued that for restaurants, whether big or small, the time to adopt innovative tech like AR, VR…

Middleby Corporation names new leaders as CEO retires

February 19, 2019

The Middleby Corporation has switched up its executive leadership ranks as President and CEO Selim Bassoul retired this month.

How artificial intelligence, automation can put small brands on equal footing with larger brands

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Technology is the great equalizer, Don Hawkins Jr., group vice president of emerging chains, government and retail, The Middleby Corporation.

From wobbly table fixes to herbal refrigerators, innovation was on display at NRA (Part 1)

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

More than 45,000 buyers in the restaurant industry hit Chicago this week to check out the thousands of products and services on display at the National…