Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from January 2007

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from January 2007

Mike Van de Bogert.(Stafford-Smith Inc.)
January 1, 2007... By Howard Riell, Contributing Editor Stafford-Smith, Kalamazoo, Mich. Mike Van de Bogert, regional manager for Stafford-Smith Inc. in Kalamazoo, Mich., spends a lot of his time passing along the wisdom he has gained throughout his...

Saved by the… Cafeteria?
January 1, 2007... By Amelia Levin, Associate Editor Forget the bag lunch, kids these days feast onnutritious, high-quality meals as schools continue to perk up their cafeterias. Think back to when you were in grade school. Now, remember the cafeteria....

Start While You Are Winning.(Rare Hospitality International Inc.'s Phil Hickey on successful management)(Editorial)
January 1, 2007... Joseph M. Carbonara, Editor in Chief W ith the calendar rolling over to a new year, leaders of many companies are reviewing their budgets for 2007 and perhaps revisiting their strategic plans. Successful managers do this to ensure the...

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab in Las Vegas.(Restaurant review)
January 1, 2007... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor Dedicated coolers for fish, meat and produce, an isolated crab-cracking station, a U-shaped production station, a centrally located coordinator's island and a wide variety of equipment for a diverse menu...

Partly Sunny Skies.
January 1, 2007... By Joseph M. Carbonara, Editor in Chief Despite potentially higher fuel and raw material costs anda somewhat uncertain economic outlook, members of the foodservice industry remain positive about their 2007 prospects. Most people would...

Restaurant Industry Forecast Predicts Increased Sales for 2007.(Industry overview)
January 1, 2007... Staff Restaurant industry sales are expected to bring in a record $537 billion in 2007, marking a 5-percent increase in sales from 2006, according to the National Restaurant Association's "2007 Restaurant Industry Forecast." The report...

Chain Expansion Report.(Cheesecake Factory Inc. opens a restaurant)(Marriott Corp. Big Boy Restaurant System expands)(Metromedia Restaurant Group Inc. opens restaurant)
January 1, 2007... Staff Bob's Big Boy, CPK and other chains release expansion information. Abuelo's opened a restaurant in Roanoke, Va., its first location in that state. The chain also plans to open a location in Lakeland, Fla., in early 2007, its...

Strategic Equipment & Supply Acquires ISI Commercial Refrigeration.(Pinnacle Equipment Corp.'s ISI Commercial Refrigeration)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Staff Strategic Equipment & Supply Corp., a Dallas-based equipment dealer, acquired ISI Commercial Refrigeration, another dealer based in Dallas. The purchase price was not disclosed. The agreement, which closed on Nov. 14, was made...

3Wire Acquires Restaurant Appliance Service.(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Staff 3Wire, a beverage and foodservice parts distributor, announced it acquired Seattle-based Restaurant Appliance Service, another distributor that also has a service division. 3Wire execs said the reason for the acquisition was to bring...

Raving Brands Promotes Morocco to VP and Chief Development Officer.(Raving Brands)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Staff Atlanta-based Raving Brands promoted Chris Morocco to executive vice president and chief development officer. In this role, Morocco will oversee the company's newly created emerging brands division that includes Shane's Rib Shack,...

FEDA Opens Registration for 2007 Annual Convention.
January 1, 2007... Staff The Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association has opened registration for its 2007 annual convention, which will take place March 21-24 in Palm Desert, Calif. The registration and housing deadline is Feb. 5. Topics and...

TriMark Acquired by Audax Group.(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Staff TriMark, an equipment dealer with the third highest E&S sales according to FE&S' 2006 Distribution Giants list, announced it was acquired by Audax Group, an East Coast private investor. Jerry Hyman, current president and chief...

FCSI Announces New Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
January 1, 2007... Staff The Foodservice Consultants Society International introduced its new worldwide executive committee and board of directors. FCSI also named Wade Koehler director of sales and public relations for FCSI Worldwide and director of...

Berner Intl. AppointsNew Sales Manager.
January 1, 2007... Staff Berner International Corp., a manufacturer of air doors and related products, appointed Joe Banas as the new sales manager for its foodservice division. Banas brings more than 15 years of experience in the foodservice industry to his...

Yum! Brands Reorganizes Management Team.
January 1, 2007... Staff Yum! Brands Inc. announced a reorganization to its management team for U.S. stores. Two of those changes were Emil Brolick assuming the newly created position of president of U.S. brand building, and Peter Hearl moving into the newly...

Wilbur Curtis Co. Names New VP Sales.
January 1, 2007... Staff Wilbur Curtis Co., a manufacturer of commercial coffee- and tea-brewing equipment, appointed Steve Bradley to the position of corporate vice president of sales. Bradley most recently served as the company's central region vice...

Mind the Gap.(Alex Askew)(Interview)
January 1, 2007... Alex Askew, President, BCA, New York City There is a gap that's beginning to widen between the industry's need for well-trained foodservice professionals and the amount of talent available. And at the same time, the integrity of the...

Controlling Administrative Costs: The Key to Higher Profits.
January 1, 2007... Larry N. McAllister, President, Eagle Group, Clayton, Del. In today's foodservice equipment market, one reality is the trend towards consolidation of players among various industry segments, including manufacturers. Some may see this as a...

Product Marketplace.(food)(Directory)
January 1, 2007... Staff Victory Refrigeration, An Aga Foodservice Equipment Co. The Model VR-2 two-door reach-in refrigerator features a top-mounted refrigeration system, stainless-steel front, polished aluminum sides, swivel casters with brakes, and...