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June 16, 2015
In Memoriam: Henry Coletti
Henry Coletti, a long-serving and much honored veteran of the foodservice equipment and supplies industry, died June 13 in Sandwich, Mass. He is survived by his wife, Ellen; two sons and a daughter; and five grandchildren. FEDA Past President Rick Ellingson of Bargreen Ellingson complimented Coletti’s dedication. “He was a strong advocate for distribution and…
June 16, 2015
ABC Honors Members And Suppliers
Allied Buying Corp.’s Spring Conference at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis included recognition for a dozen members and suppliers for their extraordinary volume growth and support. Six suppliers were honored. Total Dollar Volume Increase: Nor-Lake Inc. and Vollrath Co. Total Percentage Volume Increase: Vitamix Inc. and Hamilton Beach. Overall Member Support: Dormont Mfg. and T&S…
June 9, 2015
Oops! Wrong on Unified Brands 1Q/15 Number
Sometimes we make mistakes. When we do, we fix them. Our estimate of Unified Brands first quarter 2015 revenue was incorrect. This affects not only the Unified numbers, but also our overall numbers for the publicly reporting equipment and supplies companies. Unified grew revenues an estimated 4% in the first quarter vs. first quarter 2014….
June 9, 2015
Muscle Maker Grill Joins American Restaurant Holdings’ Stable
Fast-casual restaurant chain Muscle Maker Grill has been acquired by American Restaurant Holdings. The Irvine, Calif.-based restaurant company also owns and operates chains, including Fronteras Mexican Grill and JoJo’s Pizza Kitchen. Muscle Maker Grill has more than 50 franchised and corporate restaurants in 11 states. The 20-year-old chain is headquartered in Colonia, N.J. Financial terms…
June 9, 2015
Wendy’s Plans To Add 1,000 New Locations
Wendy’s, already planning to hit a nine-year high in new-store openings this year with 80 new outlets, is going even bigger. The 6,500-unit chain has unveiled plans to boost its store count by adding 1,000 new locations by the end of 2020. The Dublin, Ohio, chain’s five-year plan would boost its total number of stores…
June 9, 2015
Kahala’s New Acquisition Grows Its Share Of The Smoothie Market
Kahala Brands has purchased the Planet Smoothie and Tasti D-Lite franchise brands. The acquisition expands Kahala Brands’ smoothie concept portfolio to three brands and more than 400 locations. Brentwood, Tenn.-based Planet Smoothie and Tasti D-Lite currently have a combined store count of 128 units. Kahala Brands will consolidate the corporate operations and run the franchising…
June 9, 2015
Standex Refrigerated Solutions Promotes McDonald To Head Marketing Efforts
Standex Refrigerated Solutions Group has advanced Jack McDonald to Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. He’ll be responsible for driving marketing and business development initiatives for Nor-Lake and Master-Bilt, and will report to Chuck Dullea, President of Standex Refrigerated Solutions Group. Kevin Baier, Nor-Lake’s advertising and promotions manager, and Lynn Burge, Master-Bilt’s advertising and…
June 9, 2015
Standex Refrigerated Solutions Promotes McDonald To Head Growth
Standex Refrigerated Solutions Group has advanced Jack McDonald to Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. He’ll be responsible for driving marketing and business development initiatives for Nor-Lake and Master-Bilt, and will report to Chuck Dullea, President of Standex Refrigerated Solutions Group. Kevin Baier, Nor-Lake’s advertising and promotions manager, and Lynn Burge, Master-Bilt’s advertising and…
June 9, 2015
Wasted Food, Eating Up Money And Natural Resources, Spurs France To New Supermarket Rules
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June 9, 2015
ServSafe Program Offers eCertificates For Instant Access
Instant access to ServSafe certifications earned through the National Restaurant Association’s suite of training products, including ServSafe Manager, Food Handler, Allergens and Alcohol, are now available as complimentary eCertificates. Both students and proctors will have instant access to certificates once exams have been graded. This new function will provide flexibility for students to choose to…
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