Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from January 2002

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from January 2002

An uncertain resolution. (editor's perspective).(Editorial)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The dawn of each new year is traditionally a time when all of us take up one or more pledges -- typically to begin, end or improve behaviors we feel are consequential to our identity and personal and professional roles. This year, however, I...

Chattanoogan goes on display. (news & events).(conference center)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... with 202 guestrooms and 25,000-square-feet of conference space, the Chattanoogan executive conference center, Chattanooga, Tenn., has to take its dining services seriously. Opened in April 2001, the conference center is the first facility...

Carpenter named president of FFEG. (news & events).(Focus Foodservice Equipment Group; Mike Carpenter)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Focus Foodservice Equipment Group and Amco Smallwares recently announced the appointment of Mike Carpenter as president of Focus Foodservice Equipment Group, Vernon Hills, Ill. The formation of Focus Investments, parent company of Focus...

SFM names 2002 officers, directors. (news & events).(Society for Foodservice Management)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Society for Foodservice Management named new officers and directors during its 22nd annual conference last October in Boca Raton, Fla. The new president is Robert Whitcomb, Whitson's Food Service Corp., Huntington Station, N.Y. Other...

In brief online.(foodservice industry)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Don't let the fast pace of the E&S industry put you out of touch. Keep track of your industry friends' and colleagues' career moves with In Brief Online. The latest information on promotions, job changes, awards and new offices, factories and...

Aramark goes public. (news & events).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... On Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, contract foodservice provider Aramark, Philadelphia, again listed its stock on the New York Stock Exchange. The company priced its public offering of 30,000,000 shares of its Class B common stock at $23 per share....

Single food agency revisited by Bush. (news & events).(George W. Bush)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The consolidation of a dozen federal agencies that now monitor food safety is getting another look by the Bush administration as part of stepped-up security after the Sept. 11 attacks, according to Reuters. The single food agency would...

CFESA announces first certified Co. (news & events).(Commercial Food Equipment Service Association awards General Parts)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CFESA) recently announced that General Parts, Bloomington, Minn., has become the first company to be certified in the association's Company Certification Program. The certification program...

MAFSI announces new e-learning classroom. (news & events).(Manufacturers' Agents for the Food Service Industry and Element K L.L.C. form Member Services Computer Training Center)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Manufacturers' Agents for the Food Service Industry has teamed with Element K, a 20-year provider of e-learning, to offer internet-based courses on computer technology and software programs. The program, called Member Services (MMS)...

FE&S conference to present exclusive research. (news & events).(Foodservice Equipment and Supplies)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine will present research from Cahners Business Information and Technomic that was obtained specifically for the inaugural FE&S State of the Equipment and Supplies Industry Conference. Themed "Strategies...

Managing uncertainty. (Opinion).
January 1, 2002... In a time of uncertainty, and we are undoubtedly now in the midst of one, how are managers to run their businesses best? As an industry friend recently quipped in response to this question... "uncertainly!" Given the current recession,...

Handcuffed by technology. (operator's opinion).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Technology can be a powerful tool for restaurant companies, creating an explosion of options for their owners. Deciding which of these options best suits your needs can be a challenge. The trick is to make the right choices and avoid the...

Industry forecast 2002: entering an age of uncertainty: based on exclusive research conducted just last fall, here's a report on current E&S purchasing activities among operators of all types and a look ahead at their expectations for going to market this year, who they are most likely to buy from and why, and which issues they consider to be their greatest challenges.(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)(Cover Story)
January 1, 2002... We all knew it couldn't last forever, but the disappearance of GDP growth has seemed particularly abrupt and remorseless this year. With our national economy now officially described as having been in recession since last March, weekly...

"Industry voices: leaders speak out.".(industry following September 11th)(Industry Overview)
January 1, 2002... If, as statesmen and pundits have told us, the world did indeed change forever on Sept. 11, then so did business, including foodservice equipment and supplies. How will the new century's first war -- an unprecedented conflict without armies or...

Animal Kingdom Lodge restaurants & lounges: Walt Disney World has again captured guests' imaginations at its newest Orlando venture, called Animal Kingdom Park. Accompanying the park is a 1,300-room African-inspired lodge with a magic all its own, complete with themed restaurants and lounges that put E&S on center stage. (facility design project of the month).
January 1, 2002... For centuries, men and women on African safari have taken refuge in a lodge to rest and refresh after touring wild animal reserves. In the evenings, they gather under the stars in a boma, a protected enclosure, to enjoy a meal cooked over an...

John Rudnicki: Trimark United East, South Attleboro, Mass. (DSR of the month).(dealer sales representative of the month, Jan 2002)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... John Rudnicki, a sales representative for TriMark United East, a TriMark USA company, in South Attleboro, Mass., and FE&S' Dealer Sales Rep of the Month for January 2002, grew up in Boston. In many ways his approach, and his success, stem from...

BK aids third largest franchisee. (chain report).(Burger King Corp. provides Sydran Services L.L.C financial aid)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Burger King Corp., Miami, has loaned Sydran Services, its third largest franchise operator, funds for a financial restructuring. The restructuring will allow Sydran, San Ramon, Calif., to meet its financial obligations and upgrade its 264...

Friendly's finance plan comes to a standstill.(Friendly's Ice Cream Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... * Friendly's Finance Plan Comes To A Standstill Friendly's Ice Cream Corp., Wilbraham, Mass., recently announced that its plan to obtain new loans and buy back debt has stalled. The chain announced that it has been unsuccessful in obtaining...

CKE to buy Santa Barbara Restaurant Group.(CKE Restaurants Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... * CKE To Buy Santa Barbara Restaurant Group CKE Restaurant Group, Anaheim, Calif., intends to acquire Santa Barbara Restaurant Group, Santa Barbara, in a stock deal with a value of approximately $54 million. CKE is the operator of the...

Wingstop continues expansion.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... * Wingstap Continues Expansion Wingstop Restaurants, San Antonio, recently announced that it will be opening two more locations in San Antonio, with a third new facility to open within six to eight months. Currently, the chicken chain has...

Phoenix Restaurant Group files Chapter 11.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... * Phoenix Restaurant Group Files Chapter 11 Phoenix Restaurant Group, Nashville, Tenn., has filed a voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization plan so that it can continue to serve its customers. The company also has executed a commitment letter for...

Wall Street Deli Files Chapter 11.
January 1, 2002... * Wall Street Deli Files Chapter 11 Wall Street Deli, Birmingham, Ala., recently announced that it has filed a voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization plan. Due to declining sales and increasing losses, the company aggressively began closing or...

Home on the range: one of the most important production areas in any kitchen, the hot line can make or break a foodservice facility. FE&S interviewed three chefs about the equipment on their hot lines and how it is arranged and works together, as well as the supplies needed to support it. (The Hot Line).
January 1, 2002... Often the final staging area in a kitchen, hot lines must be designed for consistent and efficient production. Which equipment is put on a line, and where it is placed, will help to determine how well a kitchen can perform at peak times. ...

Cleveland Range Inc.
January 1, 2002... Cleveland Range Inc. TurboJet[TM] from Cleveland Range is designed to cook, rapid-chill, rethermalize and defrost all in one unit and, according to the maker, can work independently or be integrated into an existing cook-chill system. The...

Admiral Craft Equipment Corp.
January 1, 2002... Admiral Craft Equipment Corp. Adcraft's new food warmer offers a heavy-duty stainless-steel exterior and includes an interior liner that's constructed of 20-gauge 18/8 stainless steel. According to the maker, Model FW-1200W features a one-year...

Curtron Products, Div. TMI Inc.
January 1, 2002... Curtran Products, Div. TMI Inc. Polar Pro[TM] swinging doors from Curtron are designed to keep cooler and freezer temperatures in the safety zone while allowing access for personnel. Door panels are available in transparent plastic and five...

Rankin Delux.
January 1, 2002... Rankin Delux The gas-powered Turbo-Griddle[TM] from Rankin is designed to handle almost any cooking load -- fresh or frozen. According to the maker, the high-volume unit includes ceramic burners positioned every 12" and heat sensors imbedded...

Eagle Foodservice Equipment.
January 1, 2002... New angled shelf carts from Eagle are designed for displaying food and gourmet products, as well as for handling materials. According to the maker, the units feature open-wire construction for high visibility and shelves that adjust in 1"...

Globe Food Equipment Co.
January 1, 2002... Globe Food Equipment Co. Globe's new countertop bread slicer offers construction of stainless and enameled steel and, according to the maker, can slice all types of bread up to 15 1/2" in length and 8 1/2" in diameter. Model GBS201 features...

Advance Tabco.(www.advancetabco.com)
January 1, 2002... Advance Tabco The FC line of sinks from Advance Tabco offers a choice of two fabricated bowl sizes: 18" x 18" x 14" or 24" x 24" x 14", both with a 3/4" radius. According to the maker, the units are available in two- and three-compartment...

Hamilton Beach Commercial.(www.commercial.hamiltonbeach.com)
January 1, 2002... Hamilton Beach Commercial The Tempest[TM] II 915 blender from Hamilton Beach offers two-speed operation with pulse, and features a 32-oz., stackable Lexan[R] container. Additional features include quad-angle stainless-steel blades, 2+-hp motor...

Star Manufacturing Int'l.(www.star-mfg.com)
January 1, 2002... According to the maker, Star's new 4-oz., mini JetStar popcorn popper occupies just 16" of counter space, delivers 115 1-oz. servings per hour and is suitable for use in small kiosks, coffee shops, lobbies and the like. Features include antique...

Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment.(www.imperialrange.com)
January 1, 2002... Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment Imperial's Sizzle `n Chill restaurant series cooktop, designed with a self-contained refrigerated base, is available in a choice of three 36" models and features a front-mounted digital thermometer....

Follett Corp.(www.follettice.com)
January 1, 2002... Follett Corp. According to the maker, Follett's Model U155 ice and beverage dispenser can be positioned in an island counter or away from a wall, without restricting visibility. Features include pushbutton or lever dispensing, a left- or...

Univex Corp.(www.univexcorp.com)
January 1, 2002... Univex Corp. Featuring an extra-large carriage and ergonomic design, the compact Bizerba SE12L slicer from Univex is designed to deliver wafer-thin slices down to 1/50 of an inch. According to the maker, the unit's low-profile carriage...

Hatco Corp.(www.hatcocorp.com)
January 1, 2002... Hatco Corp. Suitable for home meal replacement merchandising, Hatco's GloRay[R] Designer heated display cases are available in powder-coat finishes and feature curved tempered-glass styling and shatter-resistant incandescent lights to showcase...

The Vollrath Co. L.L.C. (not pictured).(www.vollrathco.com)
January 1, 2002... The Vollrath Co. L.L.C. (not pictured) According to the maker, Vollrath's Affordable Portable[TM] series of mobile serving equipment is NSF-certified and available in a choice of seven designs. Standard features include seamless one-piece work...

ClearWater Enviro Technologies.(www.scaleblaster.com)
January 1, 2002... ClearWater Enviro Technologies ScaleBlaster from Clear Water is designed to eliminate formation of limescale deposits in water pipes, dishwashers, coffee makers and the like, without the need for water softening equipment, salts, chemicals or...

G.E.T. Enterprises.(www.get-melamine.com)
January 1, 2002... G.E.T. Enterprises Part of the Diamond collection, G.E.T.'s Oxford line of melamine dinnerware is NSF-listed and includes a 2-year warranty against break-age. According to the maker, the dinnerware's heavy glaze protects the pattern from...

Vulcan-Hart Co.(www.vulcanhart.com)
January 1, 2002... Vulcan-Hart Co. According to the maker, Signature series sectional heavy-duty gas ranges from Vulcan are now available with refrigerated bases in widths of 36", 48", 72" and 96". Offered with both self-contained and remote refrigeration...

Continental Refrigerator (not pictured).(www.continental-refrig.com)
January 1, 2002... Continental Refrigerator (not pictured) Designed with 3" of non-CFC polyurethane foam, Continental's Designer line of reach-ins is available in sizes as small as 18" wide or up to as large as 85 1/2" wide. The top-mounted units include...

Roundup/A.J. Antunes.(www.ajantunes.com)
January 1, 2002... Roundup/A.J. Antunes According to the maker, the Roundup Hot Dog Hutch from A.J. Antunes houses hot dogs and buns together in one unit, but in separate compartments. The steamer measures 18" wide x 14" deep x 15" high, and features a high-limit...

Dynamic International.(www.dynamicmixers.com)
January 1, 2002... Dynamic International Recently introduced, Dynamic's manual food cutter is designed to cut and slice a variety of foods, including cheese, bread, pies, pizza and vegetables. According to the maker, Model CF2000 features a lever system that...

Arrogance: harmful to our business. (parting shot).(food service equipment industry)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The past year has brought about changes in our lives that we never dreamed would happen -- especially those that occurred on Sept. 11. However, my dealership also experienced many positive changes during 2001. Most notable was being recognized...