Record Heat Is Closing Restaurant Kitchens This Summer

Record Heat Is Closing Restaurant Kitchens This Summer

Jul 27, 2026 | News

NOAA-tracked weather stations logged more than 1,000 daily temperature records in June 2026 and another 1,400-plus through July 19, with a heat dome in late June and early July exposing more than 200 million Americans to dangerous heat.⁸ Independent restaurants and...
Restaurant Hiring Has Stalled for Three Years

Restaurant Hiring Has Stalled for Three Years

Jul 27, 2026 | News

Restaurants and bars shed nearly 33,000 jobs in June 2026, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revised May’s initially reported gain down by 10,300 jobs, according to Nation’s Restaurant News.¹ The industry has added positions at just 0.62% annually...
Celebrate America’s 250th with 25% Off Preventative Maintenance

Celebrate America’s 250th with 25% Off Preventative Maintenance

Jul 10, 2026 | News

America’s 250th anniversary is a milestone worth celebrating, and Fastcility is continuing the celebration with a limited-time offer for new preventative maintenance customers. Now through July 31st, save 25% on Cold Dispensing Machine Preventative Maintenance....