April may be tax month, but there are still eight months left this year to secure some important tax perks for purchasing or selling equipment. The Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010, signed by President Obama last September, provides tax relief for foodservice operations and small businesses and assistance in gaining access to…

Nine industry professionals have been selected to receive the Int’l. Foodservice Manufacturers Association’s 2011 Silver Plate Awards. The annual awards honor winners for industry achievements, commitment to innovation and contributions to their segments and the foodservice industry as a whole. The ’11 Silver Plate winners: • Independents: Buzz Beler, owner, The Prime Rib, Washington, D.C.…

Chipotle Mexican Grill will open in France and is also testing a new Asian concept. The first international Chipotle, opened in London last May, has done so well that the chain is planning to open a Paris outlet later this year. Analysts estimate the Denver-based chain could have more than 100 outlets in Europe by…

More than 50 industry leaders were honored by the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers during The NAFEM Show in February. John Nackley received the association’s highest honor, the 2011 William W. Carpenter Award, given to an industry professional who has contributed to NAFEM’s success and the enrichment of the foodservice industry. Nackley, president…

Wendy’s/Arby’s Int’l., Columbus, Ohio, has announced new growth and expansion plans. Among them: a domestic product rollout requiring new equipment, a joint-venture deal to re-launch in Japan and further international expansion. Wendy’s operators have been asked to invest $13,000 to $23,000 per store in preparation for the national rollout this fall of the Dave’s Hot…

In its largest international development agreement to date, Dunkin’ Donuts has inked a deal to open 500 doughnut shops in India over the next 15 years. The Canton, Mass., chain signed the agreement with Jubilant FoodWorks. Jubilant also holds master franchisee rights for Domino’s Pizza in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.  Dunkin’s entry into…

Commercial kitchen ventilation is one of your biggest expenses in both equipment and energy. New solutions can help you save money in the long run and improve your kitchen’s environment.

Ducks fans visiting the new Matthew Knight Arena at the University of Oregon can nosh on everything from popcorn to lobster thanks to a foodservice operation that combines flexibility, creativity and volume.

Another strong quarter was posted by the publicly traded foodservice equipment and supplies companies at the end of last year. Blended sales for five equipment-oriented and two supplies-oriented companies rose at a nearly double-digit rate, 9.7%, for the fourth quarter 2010 compared with the same quarter in ’09. The strong gain compares with a 4.2%…