Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from July 2005

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from July 2005

Four aces.(editor's perspective; foodservice awards)
July 1, 2005... One of the most fascinating pop culture developments in recent years is that of poker as a spectator sport. I am continually amazed and alarmed by the number of people WhO dedicate their leisure time to watching others play cards, whether on...

Electrolux outlines go-to-market strategy.(people & events)
July 1, 2005... Electrolux Professional marked its official and full entry into the North American foodservice market with the opening of its Culinary Events Center in April. In the minds of many in the industry, however, questions linger about the company's...

Buffalo Wild Wings, Panera Bread and O'Charley's are among the chain restaurants that announced new development.(Chain Expansion Report)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Buffalo Wild Wings, Panera Bread and O'Charley's are among the chain restaurants that announced new development agreements in the previous weeks. Buffalo Wild Wings announced an agreement with New York City-based Four M Capital. The deal...

Panera Bread announced a development deal with new franchise group Pangenera, LLC.(Chain Expansion Report)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Panera Bread announced a development deal with new franchise group Pangenera, LLC. The agreement calls for Pangenera to open 15 new Panera units in California's San Mateo, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties by 2010. In addition, the company...

O'Charley's Inc. announced that it has signed a 50-store franchise development agreement with Covelli Enterprises.(Chain Expansion Report)
July 1, 2005... O'Charley's Inc. announced that it has signed a 50-store franchise development agreement with Covelli Enterprises. The restaurants are to be located in Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The first of the units is to be opened in...

Famous Dave's of America reached an agreement to allow New England Barbecue Ventures to franchise nine restaurants in Connecticut, Maine, western Massachusetts and Vermont over the next six years.(Chain Expansion Report)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Famous Dave's of America reached an agreement to allow New England Barbecue Ventures to franchise nine restaurants in Connecticut, Maine, western Massachusetts and Vermont over the next six years. Based in Rockport, Maine, New England Barbecue...

FE&S calls for tabletop award entries.(people & events)
July 1, 2005... Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine is accepting entries for its 2005 Tabletop Performance Awards, The annual awards recognize excellence in tabletop design in five categories: independent restaurants with a per-person check average...

Ragsdale named DSR of the Year.(Dawn Ragsdale, Strategic Equipment and Supply)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Foodservice Equipment & Supplies named Dawn Ragsdale of Strategic Equipment and Supply's Nashville office its 2005 DSR of the Year. A 19-year industry veteran, Ragsdale has been described by her customers, colleagues and channel partners...

Bev-Air wins Dealers' Choice Award.(Beverage-Air's Prestige Plus)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Beverage-Air's Prestige Plus refrigeration units received the inaugural FE&S Dealers' Choice Award during May's National Restaurant Association Show. Dealers selected the product as the most innovative of the 19 displayed in the show's...

NRAEF releases new ServSafe materials.(National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation launched new multi-cultural ServSafe training materials during the recent NRA Show. NRAEF released three new resources: the third edition of ServSafe Essentials in Chinese and the...

Strategic names Miller COO.(people & events)
July 1, 2005... Strategic Equipment and Supply Corp., Dallas, promoted Dave Miller to the newly created post of chief operating officer. In this position, Miller will focus on introducing best practices throughout the company's operations, retail channels,...

Follett opens Poland Plant.(manufacturing facility)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... To better serve its European, Middle Eastern and African markets, Follett Corp., Eastern, Pa., opened a new manufacturing facility located in Gdansk. Poland. The 20,000-square-foot plant will produce ice storage bins and related equipment....

Don opens Dallas facility.(Edward Don and Co.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Edward Don & Co., North Riverside. Ill., opened a 187,000-square-foot distribution facility in suburban Dallas. The facility, located in The Colony, Texas, is slightly larger than the company's previous Dallas-area distribution center,...

Moore leaves WFF.(Ellen Moore, Women's Foodservice Forum)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Ellen Moore, executive director of the Women's Foodservice Forum, left the group 'to take on new challenges. Moore joined WFF in April 2004. During her tenure, she oversaw the group's transition co a full-time staff and spearheaded its 2005...

With more than 300 registered industry professionals, Foodservice Equipment & Supplies announced record attendance at its 2005 Dealer of the Year Gala, which took place May 21 at the Chicago Four Seasons.
July 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: With more than 300 registered industry professionals, Foodservice Equipment & Supplies announced record attendance at its 2005 Dealer of the Year Gala, which took place May 21 at the Chicago Four Seasons....

Conquering corrections.(consultant's viewpoint; foodservice in prisons)
July 1, 2005... Corrections s one segment of the foodservice industry still experiencing considerable growth. While examples are plentiful, one can speak of from experience is the state of Illinois, where the number of prisons went from 12 in 1980 to more than...

The devil is in the details.(operator's opinion; foodservice distribution)
July 1, 2005... The distribution model employed by the North American foodservice industry has, for the most part, served us well over the years. Each player has a role that continues to add value to the overall process. That model serves the foodservice...

Meet our 2005 Top Achievers.(Cover Story)
July 1, 2005... The foodservice equipment and supplies industry's channel of distribution has served it well over the years and continues to do so today. Of course, any system is only as good as the collective abilities of its individual parts. It is with that...

2004 tablecloth performance special mention: resort The Pavilion.
July 1, 2005... It's not often that an owner sets an unlimited budget for creating a tabletop. The Pavilion in Antigua is that rare situation. This restaurant's owner, R. Allen Stanford, created this extremely luxurious, 5-star dining establishment in 2003. It...

Q: How do you balance serving clients with doing paperwork?(DSR clinic)
July 1, 2005... Joe Anderson The Boelter Companies Milwaukee How do balance it? I basically give my customers all my time by day and process the paperwork and so on at night. That way I am organized when I hit the road again Then I give my...

Per Se New York: celebrity chef and owner Thomas Keller's restaurant in the Time Warner Center marries the essence of traditional European fine dining with contemporary design and E&S. Attention to detail is evident throughout, including the 5,339-square-foot back of the house comprising three dream kitchens, a full bakery, a butchery and separate pot- and dishwashing rooms.(facility design project of the month)
July 1, 2005... When Per Se was awarded the illy Best New Restaurant Award by the James Beard Foundation in May, chef and owner Thomas Keller and his chefs were thrust into the media spotlight. Recognition, awards, praise, critiques and scrutiny are all part...

Get sales moving with mobile serving units: from school foodservices to airport kiosks to stadium concessions, mobile serving units can fill almost any role operators ask of them.(product: sales tips)
July 1, 2005... Mobile serving units are extremely versatile pieces of equipment that can fill nearly any point-of-service need, from grab 'n go kiosk to school serving line. When selling such a piece of equipment, therefore, the operator and DSR should know...

Bill Young: Loubat Equipment Co., New Orleans.(DSR of the month)
July 1, 2005... Bill Young, CFSP, sales engineer with Loubat Equipment Co. in New Orleans and DSR of the Month for July, is an admitted "computer geek" who succeeds because he doesn't forget the human component. "I guess the main thing is that I always...

Serving steaks with sizzle: as steak retains its popularity with patrons, skilled chefs use different pieces of equipment, sometimes in tandem, to prepare various styles and cuts perfectly for service.(Steak Production)
July 1, 2005... New York City's Keens Steak & Chophouse first opened in 1885, and is the historic sole survivor of the old New York Herald Square Theatre District. The classic steakhouse remains extremely popular today while staying true to its roots by...

Hobart Corp.(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... Hobart Corp. The Legacy[TM] mixer is now available in c 20-qt. capacity and features a swing-out bowl for addition of ingredients and removal of finished product The ergonomic unit also features a splash guard that protects the mixer from...

Eagle Group Panco[R].(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... Eagle Group Panco[R] transport holding cabinets accommodate full- or half-size sheet pans and feature all-aluminum construction; a bottom-mounted power pack; digital temperature controls; full perimeter bumpers; and non-marking, heavy-duty...

Harford Duracool, Manitowoc Foodservice Group.(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... Harford Duracool, Manitowoc Foodservice Group These walk-in coolers and freezers are custom-created to meet individual end-user specifications. The units feature panel insides constructed of 4"-thick poured foam urethane insulation, a variety...

AccuTemp Products Inc.(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... AccuTemp Products Inc. The Super-Duty Steam'n'Hold[TM] connectionless-boilerless steamer features fewer component parts and fittings and a more waterproof design than its predecessor. The six-pan, single-compartment unit includes a...

Admiral Craft Equipment Corp.(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... Admiral Craft Equipment Corp. The NSF-approved and ETL-listed Adcraft Model RW-620W 11-qt. round warmer comes equipped with a 7-qt. adapter ring (inset not included). The portable unit features c stainless-steel exterior and interior liner,...

Lincoln Foodservice Products Inc., An Enodis Co.(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... Lincoln Foodservice Products Inc., An Enodis Co. Part of me Marathon[R] value line of cookware, these fry pans feature 3004 aluminum construction and are available in either natural or non-stick finishes with heat-resistant silicon grip...

Alto-Shaam Inc.(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... Alto-Shaam Inc. use the Model AR-7H hot food-holding merchandiser on a counter or stacked with on identical cabinet or a matching rotisserie oven. The unit's side-rack design accommodates full-size pans or sheet pans on wire shelves. Features...

Bar Maid Corp.(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... Bar Maid Corp. The Mode SS-100 glass washer comes equipped with five spinning brushes that remove soils, fruit pulp and lipstick. The compact unit features bronze bearings, polished 11-gauge stainless-steel construction and a partially...

Amana Commercial Products.(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... Amana Commercial Products The Model RFS18MPS microwave oven features 1,800 watts of power and a 1.2-cu.-ft. capacity that's suited for quick heating of 13" platters of food. multiple portions or single entrees. Additional features include a...

Update International.(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... Update International This culinary basket is suited for stovetop frying, breading, boiling pasta and the like. The basket features nickel-plated steel wire construction and is available in a choice of fine. medium or coarse wire mesh, in 8" 10"...

True Food Service Equipment Inc.(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... True Food Service Equipment Inc. The Model TCGR-50 display case combines high-volume merchandising and refrigeration with a curved glass front for presentation of desserts and pastries. The unit features three adjustable PVC-coated ShaVes. a...

Everpure Inc.(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... Everpure Inc. The HSD 440 filtration system features c: programmable automatic flushing device that strips all solids as small as 0.15 micron out of the water and flushes these particles to drain before reaching the activated carbon filters....

Electrolux Professional Inc.(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... Electrolux Professional Inc. The Dito Libero Point counter is designed for holding two of six available cooktops. The self-contained unit features casters for mobility and an integrated ventilation system. www.electroluxusa.com/professional ...

Advance Tabco.(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... Advance Tabco The Model 7-PS-66 hand sink offers stainless-steel construction and comes equipped with a keyhole bracket for easy installation. Features include a 10" x 14" x 5" seamless bowl, dual side splashes, a splash-mounted faucet, a...

FETCO[R].(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... FETCO[R] The LUXUS[R] L3D thermal dispenser needs no electrical outlet and can be used to add tea brewing to an existing coffee program. The unit is available in a choice of two models and comes equipped with stainless-steel liners for...

TableCraft Products Co.(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... TableCraft Products Co. The Granton series of cutlery features ovals that are cut into both sides of the blade, creating air pockets to keep food from sticking to the blade. The cutlery is available in a variety of blade and handle styles,...

Cleveland Range, An Enodis Co.(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... Cleveland Range, An Enodis Co. The Short Series[TM] line of tilting skillets combines energy savings with low-height convenience. The units are available in 30- and 40-gal. capacities with manual-crank tilt or optional power-tilt models with...

Champion Industries.(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... Champion Industries The Model 44 DR rack conveyor dishwasher is designed with both low energy use and low fresh-water consumption in mind. The unit rinses with more than 300 gals. of water per hour but consumes less than 54 gals. per rack....

Univex Corp.(product marketplace)
July 1, 2005... Univex Corp. The Bizerba A400 series of slicers is fully automatic and designed for volume production of deli meats and cheese. The compact unit stores 99 slicing and deposition patterns in memory and features a splash-proof membrane keyboard...

Equipment life-cycle cost: why wait for the data?(parting shot)
July 1, 2005... Many national restaurant chains are focusing attention on the total cost of ownership or "life-cycle cost" of their kitchen equipment. Most of the information that comprises life-cycle cost is available since operators know what they paid for...

100% foamed-in-place/ walk-in refrigeration.(PRODUCT trends)
July 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 Thermo-Kool custom manufactures walk-in coolers, freezers and refrigerated warehouses...

Whatcom gas-fired vertical Rotisserie.(PRODUCT trends)
July 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 This showy addition to the Wood Stone line allows chefs to cook several different...

Chief 900 series.(PRODUCT trends)
July 1, 2005... Slicechief Co. Model 900 with accessories Phone: 419-241-7647 Fax: 419-241-3513 E-mail: slicechief@slicechief.com Web site: www.slicechief.com Fresh and fast! Slicechief offers 12 different choices for your food...

E-Series rack conveyor.(PRODUCT trends)
July 1, 2005... Champion Industries Model 66PW Phone: 336-661-1556 Fax: 336-661-1979 E-mail: sales@championindustries.com Web site: www.championindustries.com Champion's single tank rack conveyor-with pre-wash offers a...

Convection oven.(PRODUCT trends)
July 1, 2005... Moffat Model E31 IMS Phone: 336-661-0257 Fax: 336-661-9546 E-mail: sales@moffat.com Web site: www.moffat.com The versatile E311M5 convection oven has 4 half-pan capacity and will bake, roast, hold and broil.

Preferred systems.(PRODUCT trends)
July 1, 2005... Bi-line Conveyor Systems Model EZR220 Phone: 336-661-1951 Fax: 336-661-1979 E-mail: sales@bi-line.net Web site: www.bi-line.net EZR220 custom dishroom conveyor systems work with the new Champion Model 66PW...

Undercounter dishmachine.(PRODUCT trends)
July 1, 2005... Moyer Diebel Model 301HT Phone: 336-661-1992 Fax: 336-661-1979 E-mail: sales@moyerdiebel.com Web site: www.moyerdiebel.com New model 301HT high temp dish machine with built-in booster includes...

Hot products for 2005.(PRODUCT trends)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... An increased percentage of foodservice operators plan to purchase the following products in 2005 vs. 2004. Mobile Hot Food Holding +12% Refrigerated Worktop +10% Steamers +8% Warewashers +8%...

Randell[R] blast chillers.(PRODUCT trends)
July 1, 2005... DI Foodservice Companies Model BC-5E Phone: 888-994-7636 Fax: 888-864-7636 E-mail: request@difoodservice.com Website: http://difc.difoodservice.com Western show booth #: 901 Use Randell[R] blast chillers to...

Triple buffet server and jumbo buffet server.(PRODUCT trends)
July 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 Western show booth #: 936 These small and large buffet servers are the...

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

Refrigeration and ice machine purchase plans.(PRODUCT trends)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Percent of operators who plan to purchase specific refrigeration and ice machines in 2005. Refrigerators 52% (walk-in, reach-in) Ice Makers 40% Refrigerated 37% Worktop Freezers 36%...

Randell[R] raised rail preparation tables.(PRODUCT trends)
July 1, 2005... DI Foodservice Companies Model 8268N Phone: 888-994-7636 Fax: 888-864-7636 E-mail: request@difoodservice.com Web site: http://difc.difoodervice.com Western show booth #: 901 Randell[R] 8000N Raised Rail...

The ProTector[TM] cut-resistant glove.(PRODUCT trends)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... TableCraft New Advanced construct, ar protects and resists stains and odors Hand- or machine-washable--fast drying. Tacky feel improves safety, as well. Five sizes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

French fry scoops.(PRODUCT trends)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... TableCraft New plastic French fry scoops- curable and functional. Three styles--right hand, left hand or dual handle for ultimate flexibility. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Oyster knives.(PRODUCT trends)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... TableCraft New! Five popular styles of oyster knives with non-slip handle [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Marbella salt/pepper & oil/vinegar set.(PRODUCT trends)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... TableCraft New green tint glass salt and pepper and oil and vinegar set bring an authentic European look to your table. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Galaxy bread baskets.(PRODUCT trends)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... TableCraft New! Unique spiral design adds a distinctive flair to any tabletop. Two sizes, in chrome or black matte finish. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Cash & carry packs.(PRODUCT trends)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... TableCraft Prepackaged, barcoded multi-packs increase sales and profits while reducing handling costs. Available for plastic baskets, squeeze bottles, salt and pepper shakers and more. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

The Granton series of cutlery.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... TableCraft The Granton ovals, cut into both sides of the blade, create air pockets to keep the food from sticking to the blade. Available in a wide variety of blade and handle styles. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Ponticella[TM] & Alleanza[TM] oil & vinegar sets.(PRODUCT trends)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... TableCraft New! Attractive, authentic Italian made glass bottles for oil and vinegar. Beautiful chrome carriers for ease of use. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Wide Mouth Squeeze Bottles.(PRODUCT trends)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... TableCraft The original wide mouth squeeze bottle design is now available in popular 8 and 12-ounce sizes in clear, yellow or red. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Warewashing and safety equipment purchase plans.(PRODUCT trends)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Percent of operators who plan to purchase specific warewashing and safety equipment in 2005. Dish Racks 65% Warewashers 34% Hand Sinks 33% Hoods 26% Wash Sinks 23% FE&S 2005 Industry Forecast

CPT67-DL Pizza prep table with optional drawers.(PRODUCT trends)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Continental Refrigerator Model CPT67-DL Phone: 800-523-7138 Fax: 215-244-9579 E-mail: tam@continental-refrig.com Web site: www.continentalrefrigerator.com Western show booth #: 610 Continental pizza prep with top...

Conveyor Toaster.(PRODUCT trends)
July 1, 2005... Belleco, Inc. Model JT-2 Phone: 877-854-8006 Fax: 207-854-8009 E-mail: sales@bellecocooking.com Web site: www.bellecocooking.com Western show booth #: 2143 Belleco Toasters offer supreme quality at affordable...