# design trends (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover design trends. Page: Feed: --- ## [Hoshizaki America Appoints Technology Director](https://www.fermag.com/articles/hoshizaki-america-appoints-technology-director/) _2026-08-21 · FER Edit · Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine_ Digan Patel, formerly of The Coca-Cola Co., has taken the role of director-IoT platforms and connected solutions. ## [Two Chains Roll Out Autonomous Formats](https://www.fermag.com/articles/two-chains-roll-out-autonomous-formats/) _2026-08-21 · FER Edit · Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine_ California Pizza Kitchen, White Castle among the latest to make nontraditional retail moves. ## [Winholt Updates Sales Leadership Team](https://www.fermag.com/articles/winholt-updates-sales-leadership-team/) _2026-08-21 · FER Edit · Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine_ Mike Carlson will step into the role of VP of sales following Mike Chick’s departure. ## [Chef’s Deal Expands Inventory](https://www.fermag.com/articles/chefs-deal-expands-inventory/) _2026-08-21 · FER Edit · Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine_ The store now has back-of-house cookware, hand tools, cutlery, bar and bartending supplies, and food storage alongside items including dinnerware, flatware, glassware and serveware. ## [Centralized Kitchen Boosts Production for a Texas School District](https://www.fermag.com/articles/centralized-kitchen-boosts-production-for-a-texas-school-district/) _2026-08-20 · FER Edit · Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine_ Foodservice Design Professionals (FDP) helps United ISD design a new production facility. ## [Yum China’s Burger Concept Marks Milestone](https://www.fermag.com/articles/yum-chinas-burger-concept-marks-milestone/) _2026-08-20 · FER Edit · Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine_ Pizza Hut Burger, which launched late last year, is at least halfway to its goal of opening 500-600 Burger Bar locations by the end of 2026. ## [Jack in the Box Announces President, Eventual CEO](https://www.fermag.com/articles/jack-in-the-box-announces-president-eventual-ceo/) _2026-08-20 · FER Edit · Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine_ The appointment of the former Taco Bell executive is a step in Jack in the Box’s previously announced succession plan. ## [New Age Industrial Promotes 2 Executives](https://www.fermag.com/articles/new-age-industrial-promotes-2-executives/) _2026-08-20 · FER Edit · Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine_ Tom Sharp and Brock Miller have accepted leadership roles in sales and marketing. ## [Browne Foodservice Updates US Sales Team](https://www.fermag.com/articles/browne-foodservice-updates-us-sales-team/) _2026-08-20 · FER Edit · Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine_ Mike McGrath will step into a newly created role while Grace Oliversen joins as regional sales manager for the Central region. ## [MarkeTeam Announces Expanded Sales Team](https://www.fermag.com/articles/marketeam-announces-expanded-sales-team/) _2026-08-19 · FER Edit · Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine_ ‘This is an important step as we continue to strengthen and grow our sales organization,’ says Dan Miles, principal of MarkeTeam Foodservice. ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sqQkE87aavAJ) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [A&W Restaurants Introduces Modern Heritage Prototype](https://www.fermag.com/articles/aw-restaurants-introduces-modern-heritage-prototype/) _2026-08-19 · FER Edit · Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine_ The prototype will serve as the foundation for future A&W restaurant development across the U.S. ## [Polar King Names Hub Manager for Florida Rentals](https://www.fermag.com/articles/polar-king-names-hub-manager-for-florida-rental-division/) _2026-08-19 · FER Edit · Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine_ The new hire will work out of a Sumterville, Fla. facility that opened in 2024; it's the company’s first operating facility outside of its Fort Wayne, Ind. HQ. ## [RATIONAL Technology, Explained](https://www.fermag.com/articles/rational-technology-explained/) _2026-08-19 · FER Edit · Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine_ Simon Lohse of RATIONAL points to what sets the company’s different products apart and how they benefit operators. ## [Easy Ice Strengthens Footprint with Acquisition](https://www.fermag.com/articles/easy-ice-strengthens-footprint-with-acquisition/) _2026-08-19 · FER Edit · Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine_ The addition bolsters its presence across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.