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February 2, 2016
In Memoriam: CFESA Member Thomas Slack
Thomas Slack, a member of AR Repairs Baker’s Kneads team for 32 years, died January 27 at age 55. Slack was the Center Line, Mich., service company’s training manager and was a mentor to all of its new technicians. He also served as a certified trainer for CFESA. Survivors include his wife, Lois. Service have…
February 2, 2016
In Memoriam: AyrKing’s Donald King
Donald E. King, longtime NAFEM member and chairman of AyrKing Corp., Louisville, Ky., has died. He was 76. King, a mechanical engineer, founded AyrKing in 1972. He would go on to earn patents in the U.S. and Canada. His first innovative designs were for ventilation, but he expanded the company’s product line to drive-thru windows,…
February 2, 2016
Dunkin’ Brands Plans Debut In South Africa
Dunkin’ Brands will develop its two brands in South Africa under a new master franchise agreement with Grand Parade Investments Ltd. GPI will develop more than 250 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants and more than 70 Baskin-Robbins shops, with an initial focus on Cape Town and Johannesburg. The multiyear agreement also includes the introduction of Baskin-Robbins ice…
February 2, 2016
Glacier Inks Deal To Buy Max & Erma’s
Glacier Restaurant Group is buying the 51-unit Max & Erma’s restaurant chain from American Blue Ribbon Holdings. The casual-dining concept has a presence in 10 states, primarily in the Midwest. The sale was announced in January, not long after ABRH announced the closing of 13 underperforming Max & Erma locations. ABRH, among the largest full-service…
February 2, 2016
Moves And Promotions:
The Homer Laughlin China Co. has elevated Katie McIlvain to the position of Foodservice and General Marketing Manager. A six-year veteran of HLC, McIlvain takes responsibility for end-user commercial and non-commercial foodservice communications and comprehensive support of the largest dealer community in the professional dinnerware category. HLC comprises Homer Laughlin China, Kenilworth, and Hall China….
February 2, 2016
Sterno Acquires Flameless Candle Maker
Sterno Products has crossed the T’s and dotted the I’s on its acquisition of Northern International, a maker of flameless candles and outdoor lighting products for the retail market. Headquartered in Coquitlam, BC, Canada, Northern will operate as a division of Sterno Products. This acquisition by Corona, Calif.-based Sterno strengthens its current position in the…
February 2, 2016
Outlook for Gas Prices Remains Bright For Consumers And Foodservice
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline fell below $1.80 at the beginning of this week and stood at $1.79 Feb. 2. And according to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report, the outlook through the spring “maintenance” season, when refiners convert to summer blends, continues to suggest falling prices. U.S. consumers are saving $1…
February 2, 2016
Texas Eatery Stirs Up Clouds of Complaints
A San Antonio restaurant has found that popularity has its price. After demand for charbroiled chicken skyrocketed at Pollos Asados los Norteños, so did complaints about the smoke from its charcoal grills. A local homeowner suing the restaurant cited the EPA’s warnings on smoke and particulate matter and the resulting health effects. At the center…
February 2, 2016
Food Prices Continue To Fall
Food prices at both the wholesale and consumer grocery- store levels continued to fall sharply in December as gasoline prices dropped below $1.80 a gallon for regular gas on a national average basis. Wholesale food prices fell at all three levels of demand in December, including a strong 1.3% decline at the key final demand…
February 2, 2016
Wall Street Woes Hardly Affected Consumer Confidence In January
Last issue, we analyzed what impact the steep recent decline of equities markets in the U.S. and worldwide might have on foodservice and equipment and supplies sales. One possible scenario is that the drumbeat of negative market news will depress consumer confidence, slowing foodservice sales. Not so far. Both the University of Michigan and The…
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