Jay Bravinder has joined

GRINDMASTER-CECILWARE CORP. has appointed Jose Avendaño as its new v.p.-engineering. He will oversee all aspects of engineering from his offices at the company’s Louisville, Ky., headquarters. He joins the firm from Crane Merchandising Systems, where he was director-refrigeration and product reliability. His background in product development and testing includes 20 years with GE Venezuela and…

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A few months after unveiling its new prototype in Tampa for U.S. stores,

Who needs a desktop computer or a printed menu these days? Operators, dealers, specifiers and consultants can be freed from desktop devices with a wealth of apps and the devices on which they operate. Menu apps and dining tablet technology will be showcased at the upcoming 2011

Paul Haviland has been named chief operating officer for

A 290-lb. New Yorker is suing his local White Castle, claiming the restaurant’s fixed seating violates his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The 64-year-old burger lover says he has complained for two years about his difficulty fitting into the stationary seating at the Nanuet, N.Y., restaurant.  His complaints got him coupons for free…