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Faces of Facilities: Matthew Rodriguez on the Year Ahead

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 5, 2026 Faces of Facilities

Updated: Jan 8, 2026

2025 was filled with both challenges and opportunities, but like everyone else in facilities management, Matthew Rodriguez is pondering what’s next for the industry in 2026. As a passionate leader and corporate facilities supervisor for KFC US, he’s optimistic that the new year will offer FMs even more chances for business integration, workforce development, and […]

How to Mitigate Commercial Kitchen Fire Hazards

By Nathan Willard, HOODZ International Feb 18, 2025 Fire Safety

Updated: Feb 18, 2025

Did you know that nearly a third of non-residential building fires are caused by cooking? In 2022 alone, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) recorded 129,500 non-residential fires, totaling nearly $4 billion in losses. Busy commercial kitchens, packed with countless pieces of equipment, are especially vulnerable—and a lack of routine maintenance makes that vulnerability all the […]