There is little doubt chain same-store sales and traffic are falling. "Why?" is the question.
Registration details for FEDA’s 2017 Annual Convention will arrive in mailboxes early in December, but a glimpse of the program has already been unveiled.The April 5-9 convention at the J.W. Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio focuses on leadership and ideas in a changing landscape and the impact on dealers. Convention Chair…
Allied Buying Corp. recognized extraordinary contributions to its membership with its annual Supplier of the Year awards during its Fall Conference in Rosemont, Ill. The suppliers were ranked by ABC and its dealers in the areas of sales growth, market penetration and profitability as well as the quality of their sales managers, reps, and customer…
A grand opening was held October 24 for The Boelter Cos.’ new Boelter Superstore in downtown Chicago. The location at 1071 W. Division Street represents an expansion of Boelter’s existing Chicago- based commercial design, equipment and supply business. “We are thrilled to be increasing our presence in this hub of culinary excellence, and we are…
After more than a quarter century in business, San Antonio-based foodservice dealer Mission Restaurant Supply has rebranded. The news marks a strategic and long-awaited advancement for Mission, which since its founding in 1988, has grown from selling and leasing commercial refrigeration and ice machines to becoming a full-service foodservice equipment and supplies dealer. With this…
Buffalo is home to Gordon Food Service’s first New York state location. The privately held and family managed Grand Rapids, Mich., company debuted its 40,000 sq.ft. Gordon Restaurant Market location in Buffalo late last month. In addition to foodservice equipment, its shelves are stocked with fresh meats, seafood and produce and a full line of…
I’ve spent some quality time during the past month with other parts of the channel. In early October, I hung out with nearly 30 consultants at the Consultants Rock Tour in Seattle, hosted by Cres Cor, Franke Foodservice, Lakeside Manufacturing, Hatco and Wood Stone. They had me out there to moderate a Q&A session that…
Dog Haus, the six-year-old Pasadena, Calif., concept, has signed a development agreement which will see the construction of 300-plus new franchise locations in 12 states during the next seven years. Under the deal with American Development Partners, the new locations will be built as stand-alone Dog Haus Biergarten outlets. Dog Haus currently serves its “gourmet”…