Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from November 2006

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from November 2006

Jim Bettes.(PrimeSource Foodservice Equipment Inc.)
November 1, 2006... By Howard Riell, Contributing Editor PrimeSource Foodservice Equipment Inc., Dallas Jim Bettes, business development manager for PrimeSource Foodservice Equipment Inc. in Dallas, is on pace to top his best sales year ever. How is he...

Diner Defined.
November 1, 2006... By Amelia Levin, Associate Editor Retro diners are coming back with their comfort food and friendly service. Coffee shop. Diner. Greasy spoon. Deli. There was a time when all these words meant or at least hinted at the same thing -- a...

Blooming Contacts.(maintaining business contacts)(Editorial)
November 1, 2006... Joseph M. Carbonara, Editor in Chief If you are anything like me, your office plays host to an ever-flourishing garden of business cards. And you cultivate and water this garden through travel. Because while away from the office attending...

CFA Cafe in Atlanta.(Chick-fil-A Inc.)
November 1, 2006... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor Chick-fil-A turned its attention inward to develop a top-notch foodservice facility for its employees, complete with exhibition cooking stations and a dining room that encourages employee interaction. ...

Breakfast Bags Big Bucks.
November 1, 2006... By Amelia Levin, Associate Editor Breakfast is the new lunch. Or dinner, for that matter. Research shows breakfast sandwich popularity is on the rise because of their portability and, as a result, more operators are introducing these menu...

Chain Expansion Report.
November 1, 2006... Staff The Cheesecake Factory and other chains released expansion information. Bennigan's opened a restaurant in Seoul, South Korea, its 50th international unit. Bertucci's Corp. announced the acquisition of 11 Vinny T's of Boston...

HFM Announces New Board Members.(Healthcare Foodservice Management)(Susan Barraclough, Craig Winters, Jack Quinn, and John Egnor)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Staff The National Society of Healthcare Foodservice Management announced the newest members to its Industry Advisory Council and the association's board of directors. The board of director members includes operators in the healthcare...

Winston Industries Adds Egan toInternational Sales Team.
November 1, 2006... Staff Winston Industries hired Chef Sean Egan to its international sales team. Egan has more than 15 years of foodservice experience, including menu development, testing, purchasing, running operations, and service training. A...

Buca Appoints Bettin President.
November 1, 2006... Staff Buca Inc., operator of Buca di Beppo and Vini T's of Boston, appointed John Bettin president. Effective Oct. 9, Bettin replaces Wallace Doolin, who retains the positions of current chairman and CEO. Bettin joins Buca from...

Burger King Appoints New InternationalSystem President.
November 1, 2006... Staff Burger King named Peter Robinson president of Burger King EMEA, the chain's largest geographic area outside the United States, covering 26 countries and territories, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands....

First Watch Restaurants Names Pacini VP of Development.
November 1, 2006... Staff First Watch Restaurants hired Michael Pacini as vice president of development. Pacini most recently served as principal of Sunrise Development, an Orlando, Fla.-based consulting firm that works with First Watch and other chains. ...

Darden CFO to Retire.
November 1, 2006... Staff Darden Restaurants Inc. Chief Financial Officer Linda Dimopoulos announced she will retire effective June 30, 2007, wrapping up a 25-year career with the casual-dining giant. The company's board of directors elected Brad Richmond,...

Eric Steinhoff Named Max & Erma's Director of Franchise Development.(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Staff Max & Erma's named Eric Steinhoff director of franchise development. Steinhoff succeeds Rob Lindeman, who was named company president in September 2005 and handled both jobs during the interim. Prior to joining Max & Erma's,...

Product Marketplace.
November 1, 2006... Staff Advance Tabco Smart Fabrication allows operators to customize a standard sink by using the modification and accessory page in the maker's 2006 Product and Price Guide. Regaline sinks include 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-compartment models with a...