That empty space for workplace notices on the kitchen wall, by the loading dock or in the break room might stay vacant a bit longer. In a setback for the National Labor Relations Board, a federal appeals court has officially put the brakes on a controversial new poster mandate that the NLRB sought to enforce…

Canada can boast of more than one million workers in its restaurant industry, but the country and industry also face a labor shortage. According to the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council, the $63 billion (Canadian) foodservice industry will be short at least 35,000 workers by 2015. The scramble to find workers will be felt most…

We’re still in the middle of the National Restaurant Association Show as we write this. There is only one way to characterize the mood and attitude of the dealers, buying group execs, manufacturers, operators and others we’ve spoken with during the show: optimistic. The equipment and supplies market really is improving in most parts of…

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Two veteran Georgia-based dealers are joining forces. Macon-based Citisco Food Service Equipment, until recently known as Food Service Equipment, a dealer headquartered in Gainesville. When the merger is finalized, Citisco will become part of the Direct South family of companies, while likely retaining the name Citisco. Direct South reported verified 2011 sales of $12.8 million…

Look for Giorik technology in BKI’s combi ovens.