Fastcility Now Proudly Serving Illinois!
We’re excited to announce that we have expanded to the great state of Illinois! To celebrate our expansion, we are offering new customers *10% off your first FASTCILITY service. This includes all your commercial kitchen equipment and food and beverage dispensing equipment. Just call us at 833-203-2285 and use code “Illinois25”. The offer ends on May […]
Fastcility Named Vendor of the Year by Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
Fastcility, a leading commercial kitchen equipment repair and maintenance provider, has been honored with the prestigious Vendor of the Year award by Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling (RCCB). This recognition highlights Fastcility’s exceptional service, innovation, and commitment to operational excellence in supporting RCCB’s expansive distribution network. “We are incredibly honored to receive this award from Reyes Coca-Cola […]
Yum Brands Is Working With Nvidia To Integrate AI at 500 Locations
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the fast-food industry. Yum! Brands, the parent company of fast-food chains like KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill, is at the forefront of this transformation. Through a strategic collaboration with Nvidia, Yum! Brands is working to integrate AI across its global operations. Yum! Brands’ AI Initiatives […]
C-stores Up Their Coffee Game
Major convenience store brands are finding new opportunities by revamping their coffee offerings. 7-Eleven, Wawa, and Casey’s are using promotions and investing in technology to offer customers more and better coffee options. The appeal of investing more in coffee for C-stores comes in part because they are in a strong position to take advantage at […]
The Surgeon General’s New Warning on Alcohol—Will It Make a Difference?
Should there be a cancer warning on alcoholic beverages? If such a warning is mandated, will it make a significant difference in the way Americans consume alcohol? What can history teach us from the Surgeon General’s warnings on cigarettes? The New Advisory On January 3rd, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a landmark advisory […]
2024 Was A Big Year In Coffee News!
Fastcility services coffee machines for our customers every day, so it may come as no surprise that we have covered coffee-related news all year. This year has had two major themes. Starbucks: Changes to their business and their menu. Coffee cultivation has been forced to change due to climate change and high demand. Before we […]
Convenience Stores Take On Quick Service Restaurants in 2024
Convenience stores faced challenging conditions in the post-pandemic economy. 7-Eleven has announced the closure of 444 stores in North America. The industry as a whole is suffering because its key demographic is lower-and middle-income earners. Those customers have not profited from a booming stock market and are proportionally more affected by the accumulative effect of […]
Takeaways From McDonald’s Recent E.coli Outbreak
McDonald’s has very well-thought-out strategies for handling emergencies related to their products. In its most recent test of those strategies, they may not have emerged as successfully as they hoped. Why did the best-laid plans still lead to customer dissatisfaction with the company? Late October 2024 McDonald’s pulled their Quarter Pounders out of stores because […]
Boba Tea: The Rise Of A Local Taiwanese Treat to a Booming Global Beverage
You may have seen it but never tried it. Your kids might love it and enjoy it all the time. You’ve likely encountered boba shops at some point. So, if you’re not already a fan, let’s explore. Boba tea, also called bubble tea, has evolved from a niche Taiwanese delicacy into a worldwide phenomenon. Its […]
Lessons From McDonald’s $5 Value Meal Special: Navigating Negative Price Perception in a Changing Market
McDonald’s is an industry giant known for adapting its menu and pricing strategies to stay relevant. One such strategy—the $5 Value Meal Special—seemed like a no-brainer. Offering a perceived bargain for budget-conscious customers, McDonald’s sought to drive sales while addressing growing concerns over affordability. However, this promotion has had mixed results. In the second quarter […]