Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from July 2006

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from July 2006

Industry Linnacle at the Peninsula.(awards for the food service equipment industry)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff The E&S community's best and brightest were on display when FE&S presented its 25th Dealer of the Year Award and honored the accomplishments of many others with its Hall of Fame, Top Achiever, DSR and Facility Design Project of the...

Patrick Bailey, F.G. Schaefer Co. Inc., Cincinnati.
July 1, 2006... By Howard Riell, Contributing Editor How does Patrick Bailey, vice president of F.G. Schaefer Co. Inc. in Cincinnati, log all the hours and trek the miles he does in pursuit of excellence? "I really, really love the business, and I'm very...

Pet Rocks and Paperless Offices.
July 1, 2006... Joseph M. Carbonara, Editor in Chief The other night I was at home watching a rerun of the "Family Guy," an animated program that airs on Fox and several other channels. In this particular episode, one of the main characters made a...

High Rollin'.(casino restaurants)
July 1, 2006... By Amelia Levin, Associate Editor Casino restaurants are becoming more customized and upscale to draw in players and hotel guests, keep them there and bring them back. High-rollers rule the casinos, but in casino foodservice, the name...

Colors New York City.(Company overview)
July 1, 2006... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor Designed before a menu or a chef was selected, the kitchen at this global-themed restaurant features versatile fire power from ranges and ovens. These pieces, along with coolers, storage racks and...

Sandwich Chains Leading the Top 500 Pack.
July 1, 2006... Staff "Even as the U.S. economy struggled against rising gas prices and a turn in interest rates, the Top 500 still managed to outperform the restaurant industry at large," Tristano said. he 500 largest restaurant chains in the United...

Hobart Launches Web Site for K-12 Schools.
July 1, 2006... Staff Hobart/Traulsen introduced a new web site targeted at K-12 school foodservice directors that offers information regarding food safety and related topics. The address is www.traulsen.com/haccp . The site provides information about...

Ace Mart Opens in Spring, Texas.(Ace Mart Restaurant Supply )(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff Ace Mart Restaurant Supply opened a store in Spring, Texas, its 13th location overall. The store is located in the Spring Village Center at 100 Cypresswood Dr. The 27,000-square-foot showroom will supply all heavy equipment,...

CFESA Elects New President and Officers.
July 1, 2006... Staff The Commercial Food Equipment Service Association elected Jean Choquette of Key Food Equipment Services Ltd. as the new president to replace current President Tina Reese of Commercial Appliance Parts & Service, whose two-year term...

NRA Announces Hennessy Award Winners.
July 1, 2006... Staff The National Restaurant Association announced the winners of the 2006 Hennessey Awards and the Hennessy Travelers Association Award of Excellence at an awards breakfast May 22 during the Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show. The awards honor...

Papa John's Promotes Van Epps to President, USA.
July 1, 2006... Staff Papa John's International Inc. promoted Bill Van Epps to president, USA, a newly created position. For the past two years, Van Epps served as the company's chief operations officer. In his new role, Van Epps will oversee the Papa...

Frishman Forms J. Frishman Associates.(John Frishman)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff John Frishman, former president of Servolift Eastern, has formed J. Frishman Associates, a manufacturers' marketing consultant firm based in Pompano Beach, Fla. Frishman's company seeks to help in an effort to build better relations...

Yum! Brands Names Liewen Vice President, Quality Assurance.
July 1, 2006... Staff Yum! Brands named Michael Liewen vice president, quality assurance, a newly created position. In his new role, Liewen will work in partnership with the restaurant division to ensure food quality, safety and regulatory compliance for...

NRA Elects New Officers and Board Members.
July 1, 2006... Staff The National Restaurant Association announced the election of a new chairman, vice chairman and treasurer during an annual meeting at the 2006 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show. NRA also elected 11 new members to the board. The newly...

Senior Management Changes at Max & Erma's.(Rob Lindeman resigns from Max and Erma's Restaurants Inc. and Todd Barnum promoted)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff Max & Erma's President Rob Lindeman announced he will resign from his post for CASTO, a commercial real estate development company based in Columbus, Ohio, where he will assume the position of senior vice president of operations on...

Lackmann Culinary Services Names Fischer Executive Chef.
July 1, 2006... Staff Lackmann Culinary Services, an independent foodservice provider, announced the appointment of Christian Fischer as corporate executive chef. Fischer most recently served as corporate executive chef for Nestle USA. In his new...

Chain Expansion Report.
July 1, 2006... Staff Abuelo's, Brinker International, Lenny's Sub Shop and other chains release expansion information. Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy Restaurants opened a location in Lexington, Ky., the chain's second location in that state. ...

Pfingsten Partners Acquires Consolidated Commercial Controls.
July 1, 2006... Staff Private equity firm Pfingsten Partners, LLC acquired Consolidated Commercial Controls Inc., a provider of foodservice equipment replacement parts and accessories. Pfingsten plans to grow CCC's business through new product lines,...

THERMO-KOOL Promotes Gandy to Customer Service Supervisor.
July 1, 2006... Staff THERMO-KOOL promoted Larry Gandy to customer service supervisor. Gandy joined THERMO-KOOL in 1979 as a refrigeration technician and moved to the customer service department in 1993. Gandy participated in the company's supervisor...

O'Charley's Names Taylor Chief Supply Chain Officer.
July 1, 2006... Staff O'Charley's Inc. named Lawrence Taylor chief supply chain officer, a newly created position. In his new role, Taylor will lead all aspects of procurement, manufacturing and distribution for O'Charley's three restaurant concepts. ...

Middleby Names August VP Sales for Blodgett.
July 1, 2006... Staff The Middleby Corp. promoted Rob August to group vice president, sales and marketing for its Blodgett and Southbend divisions. In his new role, August will oversee all sales and marketing personnel. August, a 20-year veteran of...

FAST Promotes Koether to President and CEO.(Food Automation Service Techniques Inc., George Koether II, chief executive officer)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff Food Automation-Service Techniques Inc. promoted George Koether II to the position of president and chief executive officer. Koether formerly served as vice president of sales and marketing. He joined FAST in 1993, serving in the...

Arby's Announces Management Changes.
July 1, 2006... Staff Arby's announced it appointed Thomas Garrett president and Stephen Hare chief financial officer. Garrett will also continue in his role as chief operating officer, a position he has held since July 2005. He previously served as...

Dunkin' Brands Appoints New Brand Officers.
July 1, 2006... Staff Dunkin' Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins and Togo's, announced the appointment of Robert Rodriguez as brand officer of Dunkin' Donuts and Lisa McLean as Togo's brand officer. Rodriguez has more than...

FE&S Names Gold 2006 DSR of the Year.(Foodservice Equipment & Supplies honors Michael Gold distributor sales representative)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff Foodservice Equipment & Supplies named Michael Gold, key accounts manager for North Riverside, Ill.-based Edward Don & Co., its 2006 DSR of the Year. Gold received his award during the magazine's 2006 Dealer of the Year Banquet and...

Beltram Promotes Polewaski to VP Operations.
July 1, 2006... Staff Beltram Food Service promoted Xio Polewaski to executive vice president of operations. Polewaski will also serve as a member of the company's board of directors. A 15-year Beltram veteran, Polewaski joined the company in 1991.

Call for Entries for the FE&S 2006 Tabletop Performance Awards.
July 1, 2006... Staff Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine announces a call for entries for the 2006 Tabletop Performance Awards. Foodservice operators, consultants, dealers, distributors, manufacturers, manufacturers' reps and other tabletop...

Mobile Fixture Expands to Tennessee.(Mobile Fixture & Equipment Co. Inc.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff Mobile Fixture & Equipment Co. Inc. opened a new location just outside Nashville, Tenn., at 225a Industrial Blvd. in La Vergne. The 22,000-square-foot facility consists of a 10,000-square-foot showroom and a full test kitchen. The...

Raving Brands Names LaMastra President.
July 1, 2006... Staff Raving Brands, the Atlanta-based multi-brand restaurant franchise company, named Stephen LaMastra president, a newly created position. LaMastra also retains his current position of chief operating officer. Raving Brands also...

Arc International and Pasabahce Announce Joint Venture.
July 1, 2006... Staff Global glassware makers Arc International and Turkey-based Pasabahce announced the creation of a joint venture to distribute a new line of glassware products called "Elemental" in the United States and the Caribbean. The new company,...

Port City Java Opens Drive-Thru Cafe in North Carolina.
July 1, 2006... Staff Wilmington, N.C.-based Port City Java announced the opening of a drive-through cafe in Shallotte, N.C. Company executives said they hope the drive-through service will increase traffic and spur sales at the new cafe, located at 4501...

Printing a Successful Customer Experience.
July 1, 2006... Jonathan Schwarz, Founder and Co-Owner, Stone Hearth Pizza, Belmont, Mass. Do you ever wonder why so many trendy, must-see local restaurants that serve a delectable menu sadly end up on the scrap heap of flamed-out operations? The...

Building a Business.(restaurants)
July 1, 2006... Eric F. Nusbaum, President, Wheelwright Consultants, Greenfield, Mass. Recent reports indicate that Americans now purchase more of their meals from foodservice establishments and grocery stores than they cook. This should be great news for...

Product Marketplace.(food service equipment)
July 1, 2006... Staff Alto-Shaam Inc. Staff Debuting in early 2007, the Combitherm[R] combination oven/steamer will be available in a new gas model with forced-air power burner technology. Planned features include automatic browning; a removable,...

Dinner by Design.(batch cooking in demand)(Editorial)
July 1, 2006... By Joseph M. Carbonara, Editor in Chief Customers reap all the benefits of batch cooking and having their own personal chef by spending just two hours at a Dinner by Design location. The notion of batch cooking is not a new one. The...

Kitchens of the Future.
July 1, 2006... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor As smart kitchen technology continues to develop, energy and labor efficiencies drive the newest foodservice equipment innovations. Technology is not always created equal. For instance, although most...