Case Studies Foodservice

Giuseppe Loffredo and his family had only been in the U.S. for a year when he founded the Loffredo Fruit and Tobacco Co. in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1892. He cultivated land to grow tomatoes and other vegetables he sold to hotels, restaurants and even U.S. Army soldiers stationed in the Midwest. It was a […]

When a steakhouse needed a new oven but couldn’t afford it because business had slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, CRS paid for it and provided a financing plan. Then, it installed and serviced the oven. According to Derek Clark, the owner and vice president of CRS, or Clark Restaurant Service, this was just business as […]

Things were looking good for Rick and Cheryl Barsness in March 2020. The couple was celebrating the success of their Incredible Pizza Co., founded in 2001, and the opening of a new restaurant in Shawnee, Kansas. As Don Potvin, who’s worked with the couple since 2004, notes, these are no ordinary pizza joints. They are […]

Growing up, Luis Castaneda remembers his family hosting large gatherings where his mom would cook for 80 to 100 guests. He’d be in the kitchen as she moved between the stove, the counter, the sink and the fridge, mesmerized by how his mother managed to do so much at once. Later, he’d join the guests […]

Whether reading data from the National Coffee Association or merely walking around in public, it’s clear to see the presence of coffee in the United States beverage arena. Forty percent of 18 to 24 year olds and over 50 percent of 25 to 39 year olds will enjoy at least one cup, and on average […]

After opening its first location in Brussels, Belgium, in 1990, international bakery-café Le Pain Quotidien (LPQ) is celebrating 25 years of providing guests with healthy, organic dining options in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Specializing in organic breads, salads and tartines, pastries, coffee and a slate of seasonal offerings, LPQ’s largely urban locations are designed to […]

Visitors to Virginia Beach have certain expectations when they come to vacation at the Atlantic coast resort town; miles of sandy beaches, a bustling Boardwalk, and of course, lots of fresh seafood. Since 1979, Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant has been bringing the bounty of the sea to buffets across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. […]

Located in the heart of the Lower East Side, Neuman’s Kitchen is known for creating extraordinary culinary experiences for clients in Manhattan’s most prestigious venues. The company has been delivering award-winning catering services for more than three decades and the passion Neuman’s Kitchen has for its work is evident in every bite. The company’s logo, […]