Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from August 2005

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from August 2005

100% foamed-in-place/walk-in refrigeration.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Thermo-Kool/Mid-South Industries, Inc. Phone: 601-649-4600 Fax: 601-649-3505 E-mail: sales@thermokool.com Web site: www.thermokool.com NAFEM show booth #: 3420 Thermo-Kool custom manufactures walk-in coolers, freezers...

Whatcom gas-fired vertical Rotisserie.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Wood Stone Corporation Model WS-GVR Phone: 800-988-8103 Fax: 360-650-1166 E-mail: sales@woodstone.net Web site: www.woodstone-corp.com NAFEM show booth #: 3251 This showy addition to the Wood Stone line allows...

Haynes spray and haynes lubri-film plus.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Haynes Manufacturing Company Models #50 (Spray), #80 (Lubri-Film Plus) Phone: 800-992-2166 Fax: 440-871-0855 E-mail: info@haynesmfg.com Web site: www.haynesmfg.com Haynes Lubricants are widely used in a variety of...

SF144 combination soft serve/shake gravity freezer.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Stoelting, LLC Model SF144 Phone: 920-894-2293 Fax: 920-894-7029 E-mail: commercial@stoelting.com Web site: www.stoelting.com NAFEM show booth #: 3028 Stoelting's SF144 freezer allows operators to serve soft...

Hood-type high temperature dishwasher.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Moyer Diebel Model MH-65 Phone: 800-228-8350 Fax: 336-661-1979 E-mail: sales@moyerdiebel.com Web site: www.moyerdiebel.com NAFEM show booth #: 1420 High temperature dish machine with built-in booster includes...

The cube.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Lainox Model ME101T Phone: 800-551-8795 Fax: 336-661-9546 E-mail: sales@moffat.com Web site: www.moffat.com NAFEM show booth #: 1413 Combi cooking system--gas and electric--five models for professional,...

E-series dual rinse rack conveyor with prewash.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Champion Industries Model 66DRPW Phone: 800-532-8591 Fax: 336-661-1979 E-mail: sales@championindustries.com Web site: www.championindustries.com NAFEM show booth #: 1420 Rinses with more than 300 GPH but offers...

Blast chiller.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Friginox Model RC30-15A Phone: 800-551-8795 Fax: 336-661-9546 E-mail: sales@moffat.com Web site: www.friginoxusa.com NAFEM show booth #: 1413 Blast chiller/freezers provide increased safety, efficiency in...

Food preparation equipment forecast.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Percent of operators who plan to purchase specific food preparation equipment in 2005. 49% Microwave Ovens 43% Blenders 34% Food Processors 39% Work Tables FE&S 2005 Industry Forecast

Electric counter top oven.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Bakers Pride Model EP-2-2828 Phone: 914-576-0200 Fax: 914-576-0605 E-mail: sales@bakerspride.com Web site: bakerspride.com NAFEM show booth #: 3400 The EP-2-2828 is designed for high volume pizza (EP-2-2828),...

Cyclone Convention Oven.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Bakers Pride GDC0-G2 (shown here) Phone: 914-576-0200 Fax: 914-576-0605 E-mail: sales@bakerspride.com Web site: bakerspride.com NAFEM show booth #: 3400 Cyclone Convection Ovens are available in a variety of...

Y-series display ovens.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Bakers Pride Model Y-602 Phone: 914-576-0200 Fax: 914-576-0605 E-mail: sales@bakerspride.com Web site: bakerspride.com NAFEM show booth #: 3400 Ideal for display cooking and exhibition kitchens, these ovens are...

Cook line.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Bakers Pride Model XOB-848 Open Burner, XSG-36 Griddle and XX-6 Char Broiler (shown here) Phone: 914-576-0200 Fax: 914-576-0605 E-mail: sales@bakerspride.com Web site: bakerspride.com NAFEM show booth #: 3400 ...

Pizza Prep Table.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Continental Refrigerator Model CPT67-Z Phone: 800-523-7138 Fax: 215-244-9579 E-mail: tam@continental-refrig.com Web site: www.continental-refrig.com NAFEM show booth #: 3042 This 67-in. Pizza Prep Table comes...

Undercounter Refrigerator.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Continental Refrigerator Model DLUC48-SS-D Phone: 800-523-7138 Fax: 215 244-9579 E-mail: tam@continental-refrig.com Web site: www.continental-refrig.com NAFEM show booth #: 3042 This designer line Undercounter...

Extra-Wide Pass-Thru Refrigerator.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Continental Refrigerator Model DL2RE-SS-SGD Phone: 800-523-7138 Fax: 215-244-9579 E-mail: tam@continental-refrig.com Web site: www.continental-refrig.com NAFEM show booth #: 3042 This special Extra-Wide Pass Thru...

Undercounter Back Bar Display Cooler.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Continental Refrigerator Model BBUC50-SS-GD Phone: 800-523-7138 Fax: 215-244-9579 E-mail: tmigatz@nrac.com Web site: www.continental-refrig.com NAFEM show booth #: 3042 The Undercounter Back Bar Display Cooler is...

Refrigerated Base.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Continental Refrigerator Model CRB92-BS-DZ Phone: 800-523-7138 Fax: 215-244-9579 E-mail: tam@continental-refrig.com Web site: www.continental-refrig.com NAFEM show booth #: 3042 This 92-in. Refrigerated Base...

TableCraft.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Phone: 800-323-8321 Fax: 847-855-9012 E-mail: info@tablecraft.com Web site: www.tablecraft.com NAFEM show booth #: 1820 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Cordless rechargeable electric slicing knife.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... TableCraft Model 810080P UL and NSF listed cordless electric knife--portable, use anywhere. Memory-free battery, 60-minute continuous run time, free-standing or wall-mounted charger. Standard with 7-inch straight blade. Other blades...

Taco and tostada fry baskets.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... TableCraft Model Numbers 40, 41 New! Fry fresh corn tortillas for better tacos or tostadas. Holds eight shells. Taco basket is nickel-plated; tostada basket is chrome-plated. Both feature cool-to-touch handles. [ILLUSTRATION...

Gemelli and prima olive oil bottles and sets.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... TableCraft Authentic Italian green glass oil and vinegar bottles are an attractive and healthy addition to any tabletop. Variety of sizes and styles. Sets with attractive chrome racks available as well. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Four compartment deep condiment holder.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... TableCraft Model 1603 New! Stainless steel bar condiment holder holds four one-pint inserts (included). Additional depth to accommodate freeze pack (item # 4937, not included). Plexiglas cover keeps condiments fresh and sanitary. ...

Regent baskets and bread stick holder.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... TableCraft Stainless steel 18-10 baskets are dishwasher safe. Available in three sizes--small, medium and large--in attractive round or oval styles. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Color check cutlery series.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... TableCraft Widest assortment of color-coded cutlery available--13 patterns. HACCP color-coding prevents cross-contamination and promotes food safety. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Versa ract[TM] condiment rack.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... TableCraft Custom rack without the custom price. Five styles to hold an infinite variety of tabletop product. Attractive and durable 18-8 stainless steel construction is dishwasher safe. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Moisture proof salt and pepper shakers.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... TableCraft New! Hinged flip tops keep moisture out of salt and pepper in high humidity or outdoor applications. Available in black or white, two styles of shakers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Pour master dispensers.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... TableCraft Easy mixing and dispensing of juices at the bar, salad dressings and other condiments in the kitchen, and so on. Ergonomic neck comfortably fits the hand. Color-coded spouts for easy identification. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Order and check presentation holders.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... TableCraft New! Heavy 14-point vinyl in black, brown or burgundy with sewn border. Gold-stamped "Thank You" on check holder. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

All in the details.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Percent of operators who plan to purchase specific smallwares in 2005. 86% Cooking Utensils 71% Food Storage Containers 68% Cookware (Pots and Pans) 54% Steam Table Pans FE&S 2005 Industry Forecast

Gas booster heater.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... PrecisionTemp, Inc. Model PT-200 Phone: 513-641-4446, ext. 112 Fax: 513-641-0733 E-mail: manderson@precisiontemp.com Web site: www.precisiontemp.com NAFEM show booth #: 2510 Harness the power of heat and the...

Bar stools.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... The Inn Crowd Models B1010-00 through B5030-00 Phone: 630-264-3080 Fax: 630-892-2561 E-mail: dgreen@theinncrowdonline.com Web site: www.theinncrowdonline.com NAFEM show booth #: 6035 Look what's new! We have the...

Electric glass washer.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Bar Maid Corporation Model SS-100 Phone: 954-960-1468 Fax: 954-960-1647 E-mail: info@barmaidwashers.com Web site: www.barmaidwashers.com NAFEM show booth #: 4417 Wash more glasses faster! Bar Maid glass washers...

Triple buffet server and jumbo buffet server.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Cadco, Ltd. Models WTBS-3P and WTBS-5P Phone: 860-738-2500 Fax: 860-738-9772 E-mail: info@cadco-ltd.com Web site: www.cadco-ltd.com NAFEM show booth #: 1842 These small and large buffet servers are the perfect...

Convection ovens.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Equipex Ltd. Models FC-100, FC-100G Phone: 401-273-3300 or 401-524-4213 Fax: 401-273-3328 E-mail: imz@equipex.com Web site: www.equipex.com NAFEM show booth #: 1211 A true baking oven--yet with a compact...

Crepe makers.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Equipex Ltd. Models 400-E, 350-FE, 400-ED Phone: 401-273-3300 or 401-524-4213 Fax: 401-273-3328 E-mail: imz@equipex.com Web site: www.equipex.com NAFEM show booth #: 1211 A complete line of authentic crepe makers...

Countertop convection ovens.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Equipex Ltd. Models FC-26, FC-33, FC-34 Phone: 401-273-3300 or 401-524-4213 Fax: 401-273-3328 E-mail: imz@equipex.com Web site: www.equipex.com NAFEM show booth #: 1211 Do not underestimate these compact units....

Half-size convection ovens.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Equipex Ltd. Models FC-60, FC-60G Phone: 401-273-3300 or 401-524-4213 Fax: 401-273-3328 E-mail: imz@equipex.com Web site: www.equipex.com NAFEM show booth #: 1211 Four half-size sheet pan capacity in a compact...

Panini grills.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Equipex Ltd. Models Savoy, Panini, Majestic and Diablo Phone: 401-273-3300 or 401-524-4213 Fax: 401-273-3328 E-mail: imz@equipex.com Web site: www.equipex.com NAFEM show booth #: 1211 For the best-tasting,...

Great expectations.(PRODUCT trends)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Most common reasons for increased equipment purchasing in 2005. 34% Replacing Old Equipment 18% New Technology Available 15% Food/Equipment Costs 13% New Operations/New Location Added FE&S 2005 Industry Forecast

Franklin hinged floor grate.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Franklin Machine Products Model 102-1135 Phone: 800-257-7737 Fax: 800-255-9866 E-mail: sales@fmponline.com Web site: www.fmponline.com NAFEM show booth #: 1433 Hinged for easy drain cleaning. Tamper-proof screws...

LineChef[TM] combination oven.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Cadco, Ltd. Model CAPO-303 Phone: 860-738-2500 Fax: 860-738-9772 E-mail: info@cadco-ltd.com Web site: www.cadco-ltd.com NAFEM show booth #: 1842 This all-purpose oven allows the operator to steam, roast, bake,...

Eight-hole silverware dispenser.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Steril-Sil Model TC-8S Phone: 800-784-5537 Fax: 617-739-5063 NAFEM show booth #: 4927 This stainless-steel top-counter dispenser holds eight cylinders. Designed for establishments dispensing moderately large amounts of...

OEM parts for foodservice equipment.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Northern Parts & Service Phone: 800-634-5005 Fax: 800-782-5424 E-mail: info@northernparts.com Web site: www.NorthernParts.com Providing the foodservice industry with OEM parts availability and technical support, with an...

Walco Buffet Burner[TM].(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Walco Stainless Model #EL Heating Plate Phone: 800-879-2526 Fax: 315-798-3757 E-mail: sales@atcostainless.com Web site: www.walcostainless.com NAFEM show booth #: 4333 Walco electric Buffet Burner[TM] takes...

Walco Classic Silver (Silverplated!).(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Walco Stainless Phone: 800-879-2526 Fax: 315-798-3757 E-mail: sales@alcostainless.com Web site: www.walcostainless.com NAFEM show booth #: 4333 Walco introduces a heavyweight silverplated flatware pattern, Classic...

Timberland 18/10; Baci 18/10 (Kisses); Michelle 18/10.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Walco Stainless Phone: 800-879-2526 Fax: 315-798-3757 E-mail: sales@alcostainless.com Web site: www.walcostainless.com NAFEM show booth #: 4333 Three beautiful 18/10 stainless steel patterns in demand, now available...

Colgate 18/0; Bosa Nova 18/0; Denver 18/0; Lisbon 18/0.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Walco Stainless Phone: 800-879-2526 Fax: 315-798-3757 E-mail: sales@alcostainless.com Web site: www.walcostainless.com NAFEM show booth #: 4333 Available now from Walco, these 18% chrome, stainless steel patterns are...

Soprano Collection round trays in 18/10 stainless steel.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Walco Stainless Models O-U325, O-U305, 9-222, 9-223 Phone: 800-879-2526 Fax: 315-798-3757 E-mail: sales@alcostainless.com Web site: www.walcostainless.com NAFEM show booth #: 4333 New round rolled edged 18/10...

American Metalcraft.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Phone: 800-333-9133 Fax: 708-345-5758 E-mail: info@amnow.com Web site: www.amnow.com NAFEM show booth #: 3242 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Slanted water pitchers.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... American Metalcraft Models SWP102, SWP66 Phone: 800-333-9133 Fax: 708-345-5758 E-mail: info@amnow.com Web site: www.amnow.com NAFEM show booth #: 3242 Talk about putting a different slant on pitchers! These sleek...

Wrought-Iron griddle with stand.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... American Metalcraft Models GS27, G72 Phone: 800-333-9133 Fax: 708-345-5758 E-mail: info@amnow.com Web site: www.amnow.com NAFEM show booth #: 3242 No pun intended, but these griddles are selling like hot cakes!...

Prestige ceramic platters.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... American Metalcraft Models RTWVYI, RTWVY2 Phone: 800-333-9133 Fax: 708-345-5758 E-mail: info@amnow.com Web site: www.amnow.com NAFEM show booth #: 3242 Food presentations just get better and better with new...

Wrought-iron chafer frame.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... American Metalcraft Model SCF2 Phone: 800-333-9133 Fax: 708-345-5758 E-mail: info@amnow.com Web site: www.amnow.com NAFEM show booth #: 3242 Save space with this stackable chafer frame from American Metalcraft....

Stainless steel cocktail shakers.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... American Metalcraft Models MEGAI, CSJ 108, CSJ116, CSJ 174 Phone: 800-333-9133 Fax: 708-345-5758 E-mail: info@amnow.com Web site: www.amnow.com NAFEM show booth #: 3242 Three-piece cocktail shakers from American...

High cost of opportunity.(editor's perspective)(Editorial)
August 1, 2005... Chain restaurants can represent the glamorous side of the foodservice industry. Their pervasive nature and consistent marketing help breed a certain familiarity with consumers, who turn to these multi-unit operators to satisfy their hunger at...

Source one goes solo.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... El Paso, Texas-based National Restaurant Supply sold its interest in Source One Distribution, its national accounts affiliate, to a group of investors led by Source One President Scott O'Hara. Source One was founded in 2002. Though O'Hara...

Chain expansion report.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Arby''s and CKE Restaurants are among the chains that announced expansion plans in recent weeks. * Arby's announced the signing of 14 development agreements covering 28 new locations. The agreements cover territories in Arizona,...

Enodis announces leadership changes.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Enodis plc appointed Jim Weaks president of Enodis USA, effective July 1. Weaks previously served as vice president of sales and marketing for Scotsman Ice Systems. In this new position, Weaks is responsible for marketing, sales and...

Win-Holt Southern Perfection Fabrication.(people & events)(Win-Holt Equipment Group acquired Southern Perfection Facbrication)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Garden City, N.Y.-based Win-Holt Equipment Group acquired Southern Perfection Fabrication, located in Byron, Ga. Gordon Hale, president and owner of Southern Perfection, will remain with the firm as president of Win-Holt's Southern Perfection...

General Hotel founder Stevan Simon passes.(people & events)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
August 1, 2005... Stevan Simon, a veteran of the industry for nearly 60 years, passed away on June 24, 2005. He was 92. Simon and his wife, Marilyn, founded General Hotel & Restaurant Supply Corp. 50 years ago in Miami. As the company grew under Simon's...

Hubert opens Canada office.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Cincinnati-based Hubert Co. announced that it opened an office in the Toronto area, its first outside the United States. The branch, located in Markham, Ontario, began operations on July 18 and employs sales reps covering all of the...

C&T opens new office.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... C&T Design & Equipment Co. opened a branch location in Apopka, Fla., which is near Orlando. The branch specializes in design/ build work and marks the 11th office for C&T and its first on the Eastern Seaboard. A majority of the firm's...

Restaurant Depot enters Texas.(people & events)
August 1, 2005... Restaurant Depot opened its first Texas location in the city of Richardson, part of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The facility measures 75,000-square-feet and stocks food, equipment and supplies for foodservice operations. According to...

Sysco taps Rosencrance to lead Spokane operation.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Houston-based SYSCO Corp. named Layton R. Rosencrance president and chief executive officer of Sysco Food Services of Spokane, a broadline subsidiary located in Post Falls, Idaho. The branch's territory covers eastern Washington, eastern Oregon...

FCSI announces conference details.(people & events)(Foodservice Consultants Society International)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The Foodservice Consultants Society International published a complete program for its 2005 Annual Conference, scheduled for Sept. 20-22 in Anaheim, Calif. The conference's opening party takes place Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the San Juan...

Commercial appliance parts & service opens new location.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Tampa, Fla.-based Commercial Appliance Parts & Service opened a branch office in Sunrise, Fla. The new office is the company's fifth location in Florida. It serves Broward, Dade and Palm Beach Counties. Commercial Appliance Parts &...

M. Tucker acquires Jacob Licht.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Paterson, N.J.-based M. Tucker acquired the business operations and certain assets of Jacob Licht Inc., based in Providence, R.I. Jacob Licht will operate as a stand-alone division of M. Tucker and will continue to be led by its president,...

CFESA mails profit survey.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... CFESA mailed its members its Operating Profit Performance Survey for the year 2004. Every member who fills out the survey will receive two management tools. The Profit Improvement Profile compares the responder's company to the industry...

FEDA releases 2006 Convention info.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... FEDA announced that its 2006 Convention will take place March 29-April 2 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix. Stephen McGarry, president of Paramount Restaurant Supply, will serve as the convention's chairman, while Fred...

RPI shows slowing industry growth.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index fell by 0.7% in May to 101.4. The index is based on a monthly survey of foodservice operators and consists of two main portions: the Current Situation Index and the...

IFMA sets dates for Forecast Seminar.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association released the dates of its 2005 Foodservice Forecast & Outlook Seminar. IFMA's Foodservice Forecast & Outlook Seminar examines the foodservice market for the next year. Among the topics...

Kelly-Mincks opens new HQ.(people & events)
August 1, 2005... The Kelly-Mincks rep group moved into its new headquarters, located in Bothell, Wash. This is the first location officially opened by the company since it relaunched last year. The company's principals merged the original Kelly-Mincks rep...

NAFEM Show to feature operator IT solutions.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The 2005 NAFEM Show, scheduled for Sept. 23 through Sept. 25 in Anaheim, Calif., will feature a Technology Pavilion dedicated to showcasing operator IT solutions. The area will display both hardware and software in areas such as POS...

NSF promotes Pimentel.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... NSF International promoted Patrick Pimentel to the post of general manager of retail food safety programs. In this position, Pimentel oversees operations and market development for the organization's retail food safety division. He also...

ABC names honorees.(people & events)(Allied Buying Corp.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Allied Buying Corp. announced a series of award winners during its annual conference, held in April in Phoenix. Tacoma, Wash.-based Bargreen-Ellingson; The Restaurant Source, Denver; and Penn Fixture and Supply, Pittsburgh, were all...

NRAEF names new leadership.(people & events)(National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation named three individuals to leadership posts during the recent NRA Show. Ferdinand Metz was named NRAEF chairman for the 2005-2006 term. Metz, who served as vice chair from...

Winn-Dixie announces realignment plan.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Winn-Dixie announced plans to reduce its store count to 587 locations from 913. After the reduction the company, which currently operates in nine states in the southeast United States and in the Bahamas, will operate in five states and the...

Fuddruckers names new president.(people & events)
August 1, 2005... Fuddruckers Inc. appointed 27-year restaurant veteran Scott Nietschmann president. Prior to joining Fuddruckers, for 18 years Nietschmann held various leadership roles at Chili's Grill & Bar, a brand of Dallas-based Brinker International....

Denny's appoints Gibbons VP of product development.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Denny's appointed Peter Gibbons vice president of product development, overseeing all aspects of new product development and menu management for the chain's 1,600 family-style restaurants. Previously, Gibbons served as senior vice president...

Raising Cane's elevates Wood.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers named Kathleen Wood president and chief operating officer of the 27-unit chain with restaurants in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, and franchise locations in Ohio and Colorado. Wood will work with Raising...

TRX names Cabrera Operations VP.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... TRX Integration, a Clearwater, Fla.-based developer of enterprise software designed for foodservice equipment dealers, named Pedro Cabrera its vice president of operations. Cabrera previously was the IT director for Behram Foodservice...

CFESA offering online conference registration.(people & events)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... CFESA announced that it is accepting online registration for its 2005 Fall Conference, which takes place Sept. 20-22 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Anaheim, Calif. Attendance is open to all industry members, regardless of their membership...

Upcoming shows, conferences and events.(people & events)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
August 1, 2005... Aug. 20-22, 2005: Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo, Los Angeles. Contact Reed Exhibitions by phone at (800) 840-5612, by email at inquiry@westernfood expo.com or visit www.westernfoodexpo.com. Sept. 20-22, 2005: CFESA Fall Conference,...