E5 Ted Asprooth Roller Dogs, Ventless Kitchens & the Future of Convenience Stores

This week, we sit down with Ted Asprooth, a specialist in Foodservice, Convenience Store operations, and Military foodservice support at Antunes. Antunes is a world leader in custom foodservice equipment and water filtration systems, servicing over 150 countries with manufacturing plants in Carol Stream, IL and China. Their customers include major global QSR brands—most notably McDonald's, where Antunes earned Equipment Supplier of the Year. Ted shares insight into equipment innovation, C‑store operations, military foodservice demands, and what keeps Antunes at the forefront of the foodservice world. This episode is packed with high-level industry knowledge. Guest Background: Ted Asprooth is a Foodservice and Convenience Store industry specialist with extensive experience supporting military and commercial foodservice environments. At Antunes—a global leader in custom foodservice equipment and advanced water filtration solutions—Ted helps support operations across 150 countries. Antunes maintains manufacturing plants in Carol Stream, Illinois, and China, serving major partners including McDonald's (where Antunes earned Equipment Supplier of the Year), global QSR brands, convenience stores, and the U.S. Military. As a family-owned company recognized with numerous Best in Class workplace awards, Antunes continues to be a worldwide force in foodservice innovation. SocialsLinkedInSponsored by Ovention Ovens