The foodservice industry continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by regulatory changes, workforce challenges, shifting consumer behavior, and rising operational costs. In 2026, California operators must remain agile — embracing energy-efficient technologies, smarter kitchen design, and innovative business strategies to stay competitive and profitable.
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Menu for Success 2026: Foodservice Industry Trends, Technologies & Forecasts
Thursday, February 19th, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The foodservice industry continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by regulatory changes, workforce challenges, shifting consumer behavior, and rising operational costs. In 2026, California operators must remain agile — embracing energy-efficient technologies, smarter kitchen design, and innovative business strategies to stay competitive and profitable.
Join industry leaders Richard Young (Frontier Energy), Robin Ashton (Ashton Foodservice Consulting & The Ashton Report), and Jot Condie (California Restaurant Association) as they break down the newest trends, economic drivers, emerging technologies, and market forces that will define the future of foodservice. This session will help operators and industry professionals plan strategically for the year ahead.
Participants will be able to:
Identify key national and California-specific trends influencing equipment choices, operational strategies, and business models in 2026.
Explain how economic, market, and consumer behavior shifts — both domestic and global — are shaping the foodservice industry's direction.
Leverage available utility programs, incentives, and services to support the adoption of high-efficiency equipment and reduce operating costs.
Pizza is one of America's favorite foods and one of the most versatile menu items in commercial kitchens. From traditional deck ovens to high-speed conveyor and ventless electric platforms, the range of pizza oven technologies continues to evolve. This session explores the different types of pizza ovens available in today's foodservice market and examines how each impacts energy...
Pizza That Performs: Finding the Oven That Delivers Speed, Savings, and Great Flavor
Thursday, April 9th, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Pizza is one of America's favorite foods and one of the most versatile menu items in commercial kitchens. From traditional deck ovens to high-speed conveyor and ventless electric platforms, the range of pizza oven technologies continues to evolve. This session explores the different types of pizza ovens available in today's foodservice market and examines how each impacts energy use, throughput, product quality, and labor efficiency. Participants will learn how to match oven performance and features to specific operational needs while optimizing energy efficiency, cost savings, and workflow.
Participants will be able to:
Identify the major types of commercial pizza ovens and their key performance characteristics.
Compare energy consumption, production capacity, and labor requirements across oven types.
Evaluate which pizza oven technologies best align with different foodservice concepts, kitchen layouts, and menu demands.
Apply available utility resources and rebates to select energy-efficient pizza oven options that reduce operating costs.
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