Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from January 2008

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from January 2008

John Cafferata.(Interview)
January 1, 2008... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor Beltram Food Service Group, Tampa, Fla. When John Cafferata moved from St. Louis to Tampa, Fla., four years ago, he was looking for more than a change in weather. A self-employed restaurateur for two...

Sandwiched Between Sales.(the increase of sales in the sandwich category)
January 1, 2008... By Amelia Levin, Sr. Associate Editor A growing consumer emphasis on freshly prepared, customized foods continues to be the engine that drives this foodservice segment at a faster growth rate than its peers. It's the perfect spot for...

Stop Talking. Start Doing.
January 1, 2008... Joseph M. Carbonara, Editor in Chief IBM has a great ad campaign running at the moment: 'Stop Talking. Start Doing.' The ads poke fun at the latest corporate buzzwords of ideation and innovation. One ad has a group of employees from the...

A Focus on the Future of Foodservice.
January 1, 2008... Staff A collection of industry leaders offer their thoughts about what the foodservice industry will look like in 20 years. In an industry obsessed with top-line sales, it's rare that individual players take a step back and contemplate...

Masa Restaurant, Minneapolis.
January 1, 2008... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor This chic restaurant's open kitchen allows customers to seethe production of enchiladas, pollo con mole poblano and other Mexican creations, giving them insight into how certain equipment produces...

Under Pressure: Building Challenges on the Horizon.
January 1, 2008... By Joseph Carbonara, Editor in Chief, and Amelia Levin, Sr. Associate Editor With rising commodity and gas prices, plus a housing market slowdown, industry members face the added challenge of catering to the changing needs of their clients...

Pollo Campero to Open in Wal-Mart Stores.
January 1, 2008... Staff Wal-Mart shoppers now have another treat aside from low prices and one-stop shopping: chicken. Campero USA announced plans to open Pollo Campero in selected Wal-Mart stores throughout the country early this year. A 36-year-old,...

Chain Expansion Report.
January 1, 2008... Staff BJ's, Dinner By Design and other chains release expansion information. * BJ's Restaurants Inc. opened a restaurant in Austin, Texas, bringing the company's total number of stores to 68. * Brinker International signed an...

Taco Del Mar Changes Leadership.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Staff Taco Del Mar announced changes to its management team, affecting three of its principal officers. James Schmidt, the company's co-founder and current chief executive officer, has resumed the position of president, a position he...

Rubio's Announces Executive Hires.
January 1, 2008... Staff Rubio's Restaurants Inc. announced the appointment of two restaurant industry veterans to its senior leadership team. They include Marc Simon, senior vice president of operations, and Ken Hull, SVP development. Prior to joining...

NSF Announces National Food Safety Certification for Restaurants.
January 1, 2008... Staff NSF International has partnered with the Rhode Island Department of Health to create a state-of-the-art, food safety audit and certification program that recognizes establishments using industry best practices. Known as NSF Dine...

Sodexho Names New President, Senior Services.
January 1, 2008... Staff Sodexho appointed James Taylor as president of the company's U.S. Senior Services division. In his new role, Taylor will drive growth for Sodexho's retirement and skilled nursing segments. Sodexho's Senior Services currently...

Bennigan's Names New VP Operations.
January 1, 2008... Staff Bennigan's promoted Sheri Messerli to vice president of operations. Messerli began at Metromedia Restaurant Group, Bennigan's parent company, in 1985, at that time working as senior manager for the company's Steak and Ale concept....

Mimi's Cafe Hires Shakey's CEO for New President.
January 1, 2008... Staff Bob Evans Farms Inc. hired Tim Pulido, chief executive officer of Shakey's USA Inc., to serve as the president of Mimi's Cafe. He replaces Russell Bendel, who left in August after six years in the position. While at Shakey's,...

Grindmaster Announces Management Changes.
January 1, 2008... Staff Louisville, Ky.-based Grindmaster Corp. announced changes to its management team. The company promoted Rob Poe to chief operating officer; Lisa Klein to senior vice president; Keith Enscoe to national sales manager; and Suzannah...

In Brief.
January 1, 2008... Staff The Electric Foodservice Council named Cleveland Range 2007 Manufacturer of the Year - Master-Bilt appointed Marylo Calvo as international sales representative covering Central and South America, Mexico and the Caribbean - Burger...

August Named President of Champion.
January 1, 2008... Staff Rob August was appointed president of Champion Industries, a part of the Ali Group. August, who previously served as executive vice president of sales and marketing, assumes responsibilities for the Champion Group, which includes...

Middleby Buys Star Manufacturing.
January 1, 2008... Staff The Middleby Corp. signed an agreement to acquire New Star Holdings International Inc., the parent company of Star Manufacturing, which also owns the Holman and Lang brands. This was Middleby's fourth major acquisition made during...

FIA Names New Executive Director.
January 1, 2008... Staff Foodservice Institute of America (FIA) named Marsha Diamond, R.D., executive director of the association. In this role, Diamond will be responsible for the development of association programming, and create strategic alliances to...

Zink Marketing to Acquire Top O' the Table.
January 1, 2008... Staff In a deal that ties together a pair of 30-year old manufacturers' rep firms serving the same geographic territories, Zink Marketing has announced the acquisition of Top O' the Table. The deal is expected to close on April 1,...

Technomic Examines Franchisees' Growth Opportunities.
January 1, 2008... Staff Franchise companies continue to be the driving force behind the growth of many restaurant chains in both limited- and full-service sectors, according to Technomic, a Chicago-based research firm. Pizza Hut, Burger King and Applebee's...

Unified Brands to Close Arizona Facility.
January 1, 2008... Staff Unified Brands announced plans to close its Arizona manufacturing operations over the next four months for a permanent closure by the end of February. This move is being made in order to optimize the company's manufacturing capacity...

Oneida Names Sullivan President of Foodservice Division.
January 1, 2008... Staff Oneida promoted Foster Sullivan to president of the company's foodservice division. Sullivan previously served as senior vice president and general manager of the foodservice division. Prior to being appointed general manager,...

Wells Lamont Industry Group Names Duffy President.
January 1, 2008... Staff Wells Lamont Industry Group introduced Steve Duffy as its new president. Duffy comes to Wells Lamont from Actown Electrocoil Inc., where he held the dual title of president and chief operating officer. In his new role, Duffy is...

Outsourcing CAD.
January 1, 2008... Al Schroeder Jr. Principal The Kitchencadd Elgin, Ill. al@kitchencadd.com Our cost-conscious work environment forces the average business to operate leaner and meaner than before. At the same time, the demands customers place on their...

Product Marketplace.
January 1, 2008... Staff Alto-Shaam Inc. The Model 1000-S hot-holding cabinet features a stackable design to save floor space. The single-compartment unit accommodates eight full-size sheet pans and is available with aluminum or 22-gauge stainless-steel...