The Profit Report and Financial Outlook for Foodservice Equipment and Supplies Distributors pairs FEDA's own industry data with the broader U.S. and global economic picture. Informed by the 2026 FEDA Profit Survey, presenter Robert Spendlove, senior economist at Zions Bank, explained top-line industry trends, then widened the lens to the macro indicators and economic forces shaping where the industry is headed. This presentation provided a clear, connected read on where the numbers point for 2026–2027 planning.