Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from June 2007

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from June 2007

Krystal.(Company overview)
June 1, 2007... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor The addition of a drive-in component with menus and entertainment screens along with a new prototype design for the interior and kitchen expand this chain's offerings in the highly competitive...

Rob Keller.
June 1, 2007... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor The Restaurant Source, Denver Many might say that June's DSR of the Month was almost born into the restaurant business. Rob Keller, sales associate at Denver-based The Restaurant Source,...

The Proof Is in the Dough.(growth and management of bakeries )
June 1, 2007... By Amelia Levin, Associate Editor As bakery-cafe chains continue to experience aggressive growth with their comfortable, home-style environments, other smaller bakery-cafes and -restaurants seek to attract more diners for dinner. ...

Open Door Policy.(Norman 'Gus' Gustafsons management and achievement and awards)
June 1, 2007... Joseph M. Carbonara, Editor in Chief As their career starts to mature, only a few people can actu-ally say the mark they madeon the industry was exactly what they hoped it would be. Norman 'Gus' Gustafson, former owner of Ace Mart and...

Savoy Bar & Grill Albuquerque, N.M.
June 1, 2007... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor Balancing the need for equipping the renovated kitchen with significant firepower while preserving spaces for an existinghood, walk-in cooler and restrooms put the designers' skills to a challenging test...

Cash and Carried Away.(Norman Gustafson)(Interview)
June 1, 2007... By Joseph M. Carbonara, Editor in Chief Throughhis focus,disciplineand passion,Ace Mart'sNorman Gustafsonhas shaped a Hall of Fame career that has paved the way for future generations. Norman Gustafson , Ace Mart, San Antonio Many...

Cook's Launches New E-Commerce Web Site.(Website overview)
June 1, 2007... Staff Cook's, formerly known as Cook's Correctional Kitchen Equipment, announced the launch of its new e-commerce web site, www.cooksdirect.com. The site marks a new direction for the dealership. It also showcases a variety of products not...

Chain Expansion Report.
June 1, 2007... Staff * Boneheads, CPK, CKE, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and other chains release expansion information. * Bennigan's opened a restaurant in Amman, Jordan, the chain's first location in that country. The chain also opened a restaurant...

NACUFS Releases Trends Survey.
June 1, 2007... Staff A study by The National Association of College & University Food Services determined that finding and keeping qualified foodservice personnel and managers as well as dealing with the rising costs of healthcare were the top three...

YES Purchases Assets of WTD Associates.
June 1, 2007... Staff Young Equipment Solutions Inc., a Shreveport, La.-based manufacturers' rep firm, has purchased the assets of WTD Associates, a Laurel, Miss.-based manufacturers' rep firm. In announcing the transaction, YES said it will retain all...

FE&S Names Bailey 2007 DSR of the Year.
June 1, 2007... Staff Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine named Patrick Bailey, of F.G. Schaefer Co. Inc. in Cincinnati, its 2007 DSR of the Year. Bailey received his award during the magazine's 2007 Dealer of the Year Banquet & Industry Awards Gala...

Blodgett Names New President.
June 1, 2007... Staff Blodgett Oven Co. promoted Gary Mick to president. Mick will be responsible for running all aspects of Blodgett including sales, marketing, engineering and operations. Since joining the company in 1995, Mick has held positions in...

Elliott-Williams Looking to Expand After Purchase, Reopening.(growth of Elliott-Williams Company Inc. after purchsing by MarcumMcKeehan, LLC,)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Staff Almost a year after purchasing the assets to Indianapolis-based, equipment manufacturer Elliott-Williams Co. Inc., MarcumMcKeehan, LLC, an investment firm from that city, has now been working to gain traction in the market and hire...

Sodexho Names New President, School Services.
June 1, 2007... Staff Sodexho appointed Lorna Donatone president of its school services division. Donatone will fill the position vacated by Rod Bond, who is retiring after more than 36 years with the company. In her new role, effective Sept. 1,...

Call for Entries: FE&S 2007 Tabletop Awards.
June 1, 2007... Staff Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine announces a call for entries for the 2007 Tabletop Performance Awards. Manufacturers, dealers, distributors, manufacturers' reps, tabletop specifiers, consultants and foodservice operators...

InBrief.(awards to the executives of food service industry)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Staff Hardee's presented John T. McGinnis, Geneva Enterprise, LLC, and Leslie Barker each with its Franchisee of the Year Award - IHOP Chairman and CEO Julia Stewart received the Elliot Mentor Award in recognition of her achievements as a...

Correction.(Correction notice)
June 1, 2007... Staff On page 35 of April's article, '2007 Distribution Giants,' the web site for Best Restaurant Equipment & Design Inc. in Columbus, Ohio, is listed incorrectly. The correct URL address is www.bestrestaurant.com . FE&S apologizes for the...

Custom Products Mean Custom Care.(equipment and supplies and customer relations of food industry)
June 1, 2007... Lew Demis, Regional Sales Manager - Midwest/CentralTown Food Service Equipment Co., Brooklyn, N.Y. When operators identify the need to purchase a custom-built piece of equipment, it can be a time marked by intense pride and emotion. With a...

Product Marketplace.
June 1, 2007... Staff Eagle Group Panco open utility racks accommodate a variety of tray sizes and come equipped with stainless-steel or extruded-aluminum sections, and non-marking NSF-approved swivel casters. Panco aluminum buns pans are available in...

Presenting FE&S' 2007 Top Achievers.(achievement and awards and management of food service industries executives)
June 1, 2007... By the Editors Despite the fact that businesspeople today have more access to data and metrics than ever before, success remains a relatively subjective term. Some businesspeople measure their success by market share, while others focus on...