Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from September 2007

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from September 2007

Taking Stock in CFSP.(Certified Foodservice Professional program)
September 1, 2007... By Melissa Clemmer, Contributing Editor The foodservice benchmark celebrates two decadesof providing educational opportunities and quantifyingfoodservice professionals' knowledge and expertise. Undoubtedly, the wide-ranging and...

Mr.Goodcents Subsand Pastas.(Company overview)
September 1, 2007... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor A small yet sufficient package to handle efficient production while maintaining high-qualityproducts allows this chain's franchisees to operate their units with minimal financial investment. Convinced...

This Steakhouse Stands Apart.(Company overview)
September 1, 2007... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor A timeless menu and focus on customer service have kept Ruth's Chris Steak House a strong player in the fine-dining segment. Even with 106 restaurants and a dozen more on the way, executives at Ruth's...

Foodservice Collaboration and Collective Intelligence.(Group Genius: The Creative Power of Collaboration)
September 1, 2007... Karen Malody, MSW, FCSI, SFM Principal, Culinary Options Seattle 'A Collaborative web creates the most radical breakthroughs; as such a web is never contained within the walls of one company or mind.' 'Group Genius: The Creative Powerof...

Patrick Touponce.(Biography)
September 1, 2007... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor B&G Restaurant Supply, Pittsfield, Mass. It wasn't difficult for Patrick Touponce to step away from an illustrious career as a chef, cooking for superstars like John Travolta, Meryl Streep and golf...

Burger Mania.
September 1, 2007... By Amelia Levin, Associate Editor Efficiency and food safety take center stage for playersin this extremely competitive segment. Anyone can get a burger seemingly anywhere these days, whether it's your typical fast-food chain,...

It's Not Easy Being Green -- Or Is It?(energy efficient restaurants)
September 1, 2007... Joseph M. Carbonara, Editor in Chief Growing up watching Sesame Street, one of my favorite characters was Kermit the Frog. I am not sure if it was his snazzy raincoat or the way he burst onto the screen ('Hi, Ho, Kermit the Frog here!')...

Ravinia's Dining Pavilion: Highland Park, Ill.
September 1, 2007... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor A $12 million foodservice pavilion showcasing a variety of casual and upscale restaurants with $1.35 million in new equipment is now a destination dining spot for music-lovers attending the Ravinia...

Foodservice Goes Green.
September 1, 2007... By Joseph Carbonara, Editor in Chief As operators and their supply chain partners are awash in environmentally friendly products and services, successful incorporation of these items helps bolster bottom lines and simultaneously benefit the...

What's Old Is New Again.
September 1, 2007... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor Despite many challenges, The Hotel Hershey underwent a successful dishroom redesign that has substantially reduced energy use and costs as well as improved efficiency. At first glance, one might...

TriMark Acquires Gill Group and Companies.
September 1, 2007... Staff South Attleboro, Mass.-based TriMark USA announced its second major acquisition in less than 60 days. The company has bought Gill Marketing of Phoenix and The Gill Group of Crofton, Md., making them the seventh operating division...

Chain Expansion Report.
September 1, 2007... Staff Carl's Jr., McCormick & Schmick's and other chains release expansion information. * BJ's Restaurants opened a location in Tampa, Fla., the company's second unit in that city. * California Pizza Kitchen opened a...

Sweeney to Become NRA President.
September 1, 2007... Staff The National Restaurant Association named Dawn Sweeney its president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 1. Sweeney comes to the NRA from AARP, where she served in a similar capacity for the previous five years. Among...

Middleby Acquires Wells Bloomfield fromCarrier Commercial.
September 1, 2007... Staff The Middleby Corp. announced it acquired the assets of Wells Bloomfield from Carrier Commercial Refrigeration Inc., a subsidiary of Carrier Corp., which is a unit of United Technologies Corp., for $29 million in cash. Wells...

Management Changes at Triarc.(Roland Smith to replace Nelson Peltz as chairman and chief executive officer of Triarc Co.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Staff Triarc Co., holding company for Arby's, announced Nelson Peltz resigned as chairman and chief executive officer, according to the Associated Press. He will be succeeded by Roland Smith, current CEO of Arby's Restaurant Group. ...

McDonald's Sells Boston Market.
September 1, 2007... Staff McDonald's announced it sold Boston Market to Sun Capital Partners for $180 million in assets and $89.1 million in total liabilities, according to the South Florida Business Journal . McDonald's acquired Boston Market...

Giles Names Byrd President.(Giles Foodservice Equipment appoints David Byrd as company president)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Staff Giles Foodservice Equipment appointed David Byrd as company president. Company owner and former president Ted Giles will become chairman and continue to work closely with Byrd. Byrd most recently served as vice president of...

Jamba Juice Names Schwartz Supply Chain VP.
September 1, 2007... Staff Striving to help the specialty drink provider establish a global sourcing and distribution strategy, Jamba Juice named Greg Schwartz vice president of supply chain management. Schwartz brings 16 years of global and strategic sourcing...

New Lone Star Steakhouse CEO.
September 1, 2007... Staff Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon hired Marc Buehler as chief executive officer of the company's casual-dining division. In his new role, Buehler will oversee the Lone Star Steakhouse and the Texas Land & Cattle concepts. Buehler...

Starbucks Announces Management Promotions.
September 1, 2007... Staff In a move the company hopes will aid its global expansion plans, Starbucks promoted three members of its executive management team. Topping the list of moves was appointing Martin Coles to chief operating officer of Starbucks Coffee...

Daphne's Greek Cafe Names Stricker President.
September 1, 2007... Staff Thirty-year foodservice industry veteran Steven Stricker was named president of Daphne's Greek Cafe, a chain with units in Arizona, California and Colorado. Stricker comes to Daphne's from R&S Bread Group, a company he founded in...

Raving Brands Announces Management Changes.
September 1, 2007... Staff Multi-concept operator Raving Brands has promoted Seth Salzman to senior vice president, in charge of the portfolio's three early stage concepts - Boneheads Grilled Fish & Piri Piri Chicken, The Flying Biscuit Cafe, and family...

Baja Fresh Hires New VP Franchise Development.
September 1, 2007... Staff Baja Fresh hired Craig Hopkins as vice president of franchise development and real estate. Hopkins will be responsible for attracting franchise owners and leading growth efforts for Baja Fresh and the company's La Salsa's Fresh...

Master-Bilt Names Parks President.(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Staff New Albany, Miss.-based Master-Bilt named David Parks president. Parks comes to Master-Bilt from Haier America, in Columbia, S.C., where he served as senior vice president. Overall, his resume features more than 20 years of...

Sterilox Food Safety Names Romer VP Foodservice/Hospitality.
September 1, 2007... Staff Malvern, Pa.-based Sterilox Food Safety, a PuriCore company and food safety equipment manufacturer, hired Dennis Romer as vice president of foodservice and hospitality. Romer brings more than 20 years of experience in the foodservice...

Burger King Announces Management Changes.
September 1, 2007... Staff Burger King announced four new, senior leadership appointments. They include Mike Kappit, senior vice president, global business intelligence and strategy; Jonathon Fitzpatrick, SVP development and franchising; John Reckert, SVP...

Oneida Appoints Joseph CEO.
September 1, 2007... Staff Oneida Ltd., a design, sourcing and distribution company for stainless-steel and silver-plated flatware, named James Joseph chief executive officer. A 19-year veteran of the company, Joseph will also continue to serve as president, a...

Delfield Names Perl Business Development Director.(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Staff The Delfield Co., an Enodis plc company, specializing in custom and reach-in refrigeration, appointed David Perl business development director, preparation and holding equipment. Perl comes to Delfield from McCall Refrigeration where...

Edlund Announces Management Changes.
September 1, 2007... Staff Edlund Co., a Vermont-based developer and manufacturer of stainless-steel equipment for the foodservice industry, elected Peter Nordell to president and chief growth officer and appointed Jim Calamito to the newly created position of...

Darden Acquires RARE Hospitality.
September 1, 2007... Staff Darden Restaurants Inc. signed an agreement to purchase RARE Hospitality International Inc., an operator of 317 restaurants, including 287 LongHorn Steakhouse and 28 Capital Grille restaurants. The total purchase price is...

FE&S Wins Awards.
September 1, 2007... Staff Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine won two awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors this year. The magazine took gold for best special supplement in the under-80,000 circulation group, honoring ...

IH/M&RS to Sponsor Sustainability Seminars.
September 1, 2007... Staff The International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show, which takes place Nov. 11 - 13 at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, will feature three sustainability seminars, including one presented by the Green Restaurant...

InBrief.
September 1, 2007... Staff Cirelli Foods of Middleborough, Mass., appointed Paul Morrissey president and chief executive officer; Jay Cirelli senior vice president business development; and Jane Brett vice president of sales and marketing - ...

Online Research, Experience Impact Restaurant Choice.(Website overview)
September 1, 2007... Staff It used to be the first contact a consumer had with a restaurant happened as they walked through the front door. According to a study by AIS Media Inc., potential customers now interact with an operation long before they arrive. ...

Yes, Sustainability Does Affect the Foodservice E&S Community.
September 1, 2007... Staff Sustainability is more than just a 'buzzword,' right now - it's a movement that's taking real shape, real fast. Maybe a few years ago, what was thought of as just affecting the food supply and distribution community, now has spread...

A Culture of Sustainability.
September 1, 2007... David May, Assistant Vice President, Business Affairs University of New Hampshire, Richard P. MacDonald, C.P.M., Assistant Director, UHS Support Services University of New Hampshire Sustainability represents one of the most prevalent...

Looking Back at a Century of Evolution and Service.(Company overview)
September 1, 2007... John Schwindt, Vice President of Operations Hawkins Commercial Appliance Service Inc. Englewood, Colo. This year Hawkins Commercial Appliance Service Inc. celebrates its 100th anniversary. That's quite a milestone for most any family-owned...

Checkup or CheckOut.
September 1, 2007... By Amelia Levin, Associate Editor For operators who want to get the most from their equipment investment, and avoid expensive downtime and potential food safety hazards, preventative maintenance programs represent a critical first step....

Product Marketplace.(Recipe)
September 1, 2007... Staff Manitowoc Ice Inc., Manitowoc Foodservice Group, The Manitowoc Co. The S-Series 1470 air-cooled ice machine measures 30' wide 3 25' high and produces up to 1,400 lbs. of ice daily. The remote unit features the maker's QuietQube[R]...

Creating a Sense of Community.
September 1, 2007... Brian Schilling, Publisher Unless your family owned or operated a factory, dealership or rep firm, chances are you did not grow up wanting to be part of the foodservice equipment and supplies industry. My point of entry into this industry...