Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from October 2006

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from October 2006

Head of the Class.(survey on food operators)(Editorial)(Survey)
October 1, 2006... By the Editors FE&S' subscribing dealers, broadliners, consultants and, for thefirst time ever, operators shine the industry spotlight on those manufacturers that help them best meet their ever changing needs. When a consultant, dealer...

Burgerville.(Company overview)
October 1, 2006... By Amelia Levin, Associate Editor As more businesses go "green," Burgerville is a leader among chainrestaurants, supporting local farmers and ranchers, buying wind-powered energy,and sending its used frying oil to refineries for conversion...

Healthcare Creates Quality Image through Foodservice.
October 1, 2006... Ron Kooser, FFCSI President and COOCini-Little International Inc. The focus of healthcare foodservice must always be on the in-house patients. It is easy to lose sight of this, though, given that up to 70 percent of the customers served by...

Ross Cohen.(Advanced Contract & Design Services Inc.)(Interview)(Editorial)
October 1, 2006... By Howard Riell, Contributing Editor Advanced Contract & Design Services, Minneapolis Ross Cohen, president and managing partner of Advanced Contract & Design Services Inc., a Minneapolis-based division of Rapids Wholesale Equipment in...

Good Food Fast.(Editorial)
October 1, 2006... By Amelia Levin, Associate Editor Enhanced foodservice offerings help C-stores create a competitive advantage in a competitive market. Never thought you'd say one day, "Let's get lunch at the gas station," did you? That might have been...

Are You Best in Class?(Editorial)
October 1, 2006... Joseph M. Carbonara, Editor in Chief In this issue we celebrate the achievements of various members of the foodservice industry. Our cover story, found on pages 36 - 44, presents the five winners and nine honorable mentions from our...

Knife & Fork in Atlantic City, N.J.(Restaurant review)
October 1, 2006... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor An open kitchen allows customers to see production in this compact, yet efficient space, which contains a wood-burning charcoal grill, saute ranges, fryers and other equipment that staff employ to keep the...

Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza.
October 1, 2006... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor Minimally equipped kitchens where employees assemble andbake gourmet pizzas with ingredients prepared and stored at commissaries allow Garlic Jim's to fill the gourmet pizza delivery void. When Dwayne...

Special Report: Energy Efficiency in Equipment and Practice.
October 1, 2006... By Amelia Levin, Associate Editor Many people want to do the right thing to help out Mother Nature. Save the trees. Support the farmers. Buy the hybrid car. Design your kitchen to conserve energy and water. In general, kitchens are...

Chain Expansion Report.
October 1, 2006... Staff Buffalo Wild Wings and other chains release expansion information. - Benihana Inc. signed a lease agreement to develop an RA Sushi Bar Restaurant in Mesa, Ariz. RA Sushi has five other locations in Arizona. - Buffalo Wild...

Abuelo's Names New Regional Partner.
October 1, 2006... Staff Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy Restaurant appointed Kelley Switzer as regional partner. In her new role, Switzer will oversee the company's planned 2007 expansion into Florida. Prior to joining Abuelo's, Switzer served as area...

Las Vegas International Restaurant Show to Launch.
October 1, 2006... Staff The Nevada Restaurant Association partnered with the producers of "The Show" to create a Las Vegas International Restaurant Show. Both shows will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 4-7, 2007. "The Show"...

Rubio's Restaurants Appoint PittardPresident and CEO.
October 1, 2006... Staff Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill appointed Daniel Pittard to president and chief executive officer. Pittard replaces Ralph Rubio, Rubio's founder, who took over as CEO for Sheri Miksa after she resigned in December 2005. Previously,...

Papa John's Names New International Chief.
October 1, 2006... Staff Papa John's hired Robb Chase as president, international. In his new role, Chase will oversee all aspects of the company's international operations, including the United Kingdom. Chase has more than 25 years of experience in the...

Bob Evans Names Williams President.(Bob Evans Farms)(Roger Williams)(Bob Evans Restaurants)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Staff Bob Evans Farms named Roger Williams president of Bob Evans Restaurants, effective immediately. Williams, formerly executive vice president of the food products division since 1995, will report to Chief Executive Officer Steve Davis....

Red Robin CFO Honored for Women's Excellence in Business.
October 1, 2006... Staff Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. announced Chief Financial Officer Katherine Scherping received the 2006 Jean Yancey Award for Outstanding Women in Business by the Denver chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners....

Aramark Launches Quick-Casual Restaurant Brand.
October 1, 2006... Staff Aramark announced plans to open its first branded line of freestanding restaurants in October in Houston, and early next year in Columbus, Ohio, and San Diego. The quick-service restaurant, Soluna Cafe & Bakery, will open on medical...

NRAEF Adds SixNew Trustees.
October 1, 2006... Staff The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation welcomed six new trustees to its board for the 2006-2007 term. The board meets three times a year to review and counsel the NRAEF's strategic direction. The trustees...

Shat-R-Shield Hires Pint as VP Sales/Marketing.
October 1, 2006... Staff Shat-R-Shield hired Marty Pint as vice president of sales and marketing. In his new role, Pint will direct company sales activity in North America, overseeing national accounts, national distribution, regional managers,...

Noble Roman's Hires VP of Operations.
October 1, 2006... Staff Noble Roman's hired Patrick Melton to the newly created position of vice president of operations. In his position, Melton will assume responsibility for the strategic oversight and supervision of franchise operations, including the...

Aga Acquires Amana Corp. Products.
October 1, 2006... Staff Aga Foodservice Group announced it acquired Amana's commercial microwave division from the Whirlpool Corp., its parent company. Under the agreement, Whirlpool will continue to manufacture Amana's microwaves at the Amana, Iowa, plant...

SFM Women's Council Aligns with the Women's Foodservice Forum.
October 1, 2006... Staff The Society for Foodservice Management announced an alliance with the Women's Foodservice Forum. This verbal agreement calls for the organizations to share resources and support each other, such as supplying speakers for conferences....

Thermo-Kool Names McLaughlin President.(Rand McLaughlin)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Staff Thermo-Kool promoted Rand McLaughlin to company president. He most recently served as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Rand began working for Thermo-Kool in 1984 as a summer employee in between college...

Alto-Shaam Names New Regional Sales Manager.
October 1, 2006... Staff Alto-Shaam appointed Kevin Lien as sales manager for its western U.S. region. In his new role, Lien will be involved in all market segments for Alto-Shaam equipment, working closely with consultants, dealers, representatives, chain...

Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Hotel & RestaurantSupply's Building.
October 1, 2006... Staff A three-alarm fire burned down the corporate headquarters of Hotel & Restaurant Supply in Meridian, Miss., in early September. Some staff moved into a temporary building nearby, while others moved over to the dealership's Jackson,...

Clark AnnouncesNew Division Presidentand Promotions.
October 1, 2006... Staff Clark National Inc., an Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based broadliner, promoted Ray Brown and Johannes Vergouwen each to division president. In addition, the company promoted Dan Danford to corporate director of operations for foodservice...

McDonald's Shakes Up Executive Team.
October 1, 2006... Staff McDonald's announced Ralph Alvarez will succeed Mike Roberts as president and chief operating officer of the Oakbrook, Ill.-based chain. Roberts resigned after 29 years with the company. Don Thompson takes over Alvarez's former...

California Restaurant Association Opposes Minimum-Wage Hike.
October 1, 2006... Staff The California Restaurant Association voiced strong opposition to an agreement signed by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Democrats that will lift the state's current minimum wage to $8 from $6.75 by 2008. CRA opponents...

Manitowoc Former President Passes Away.
October 1, 2006... Staff Manitowoc announced the passing of former company president Bob Becker at the age of 77. Becker joined Manitowoc in 1955 where he stayed for 34 years. Becker first served as manager and president of Manitowoc Equipment Works,...

Answering the Call.(energy consumption by food service operators)
October 1, 2006... Dean M. Landeche Vice President of Marketing Enodis USA New Port Richey, Fla. Foodservice operators and the industry face growing energy challenges that threaten sales, profitability and basic operation. Across the country, higher energy...

Product Marketplace.
October 1, 2006... Staff Eagle Group The Touch-Free Handwashing System consists of a stainless-steel wall-mounted hand sink with an "electronic eye" faucet, and Microgard[R] antimicrobial protection. The system also includes a towel dispenser, touch-free...

Tabletop Performance Awards.(Editorial)(Awards list)
October 1, 2006... By the Editors There is an old saying that goes "what you see is what you get." Andin foodservice nowhere does that notion apply more than to the tabletop. Before customers sample an operation's food they form their own opinions of...