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February 3, 2015
Restaurant Traffic Spiked In Last Quarter, NPD Says; Full-Service Visits Finally Rose
Whether they were driven by reports of strong job gains, the dizzying drop in gasoline prices and/or consumer confidence returning to pre-recession levels, Americans decided to visit restaurants more often in the last four months of 2014, according to The NPD Group’s CREST research. Overall restaurant traffic rose 1% in the three months September through…
February 3, 2015
NRA Forecasts Stronger Though Still Moderate Growth In 2015
Restaurant and foodservice sales will rise 3.8% in current dollars and 1.5% in real terms, according to the National Restaurant Association’s annual Restaurant Industry Forecast, released Jan. 27. The forecast projects stronger industry growth than the previous two years—the group estimates nominal industry growth at 3.2% in 2013 and 3.6% last year—but continues to call…
February 3, 2015
Del Taco Inks Deals To Enter Northeastern U.S.
Del Taco, the Mexican “made-to-order” quick-serve chain, is planting its flag on the East Coast. The Lake Forest, Calif., chain plans to open several stores in New Jersey starting next year. Although it hasn’t determined where the Garden State locations will be, Del Taco has signed development agreements with two companies that own and operate…
February 3, 2015
NAFEM Show 15 Promises Hot, Cool Exhibits
There’s still time to download the app and plan ahead for all of the events at this month’s The NAFEM Show. The Feb. 19-21 show in Anaheim, Calif., has a full slate of events, seminars and industry association meetings. And while on the showfloor, checking out the 500+ exhibitors, don’t forget about the “What’s Hot!…
February 3, 2015
Patrick Hynes Joins Middleby As Senior V.P. For Global Supply Chain
Patrick Hynes, an equipment specification veteran at both Darden Restaurants and McDonald’s Corp., has joined The Middleby Corp. as senior v.p.-global supply chain. Hynes will be responsible for corporate-level management of daily supply-chain operations for Middleby’s 40-plus brands. “Pat brings more than 30 years of exceptional experience, working directly with customers, suppliers and manufacturers. He…
February 3, 2015
FER Exclusive: Oneida/EveryWare Global Works To Re-Establish Position
Oneida, one of the truly iconic brands in American tabletop products and foodservice supply, had a really difficult 2014, by almost any measure. Newly public in an arranged marriage with Anchor Hocking, Oneida’s parent EveryWare Global fell out of compliance with its lender agreements in May last year. Though the issue had to do with…
February 3, 2015
Middleby Launches Centralized Parts Program With New Website
Middleby Corp. has launched a new centralized parts program, the Middleby Advantage. The new program offers genuine OEM parts from all Middleby commercial foodservice manufacturers and Viking residential all in one place, at middlebyadvantage.com. The Middleby Advantage website ensures ease of ordering with a detailed and accurate parts search feature to quickly find the needed…
February 3, 2015
NRA, NRAEF Elect New Officers And Board Members
The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation have unveiled the roster of new officers elected to one-year terms on their board of directors and board of trustees, respectively. Additionally, several industry leaders have joined the two separate boards. The NRA board has about 100 voting directors, representing every segment of the…
February 3, 2015
GALLERY: Fast-Cook Ovens
ACP MENUMASTER COMMERCIAL MXP22Three heat sources, 2,000W forced convection, 2,200W, double-side oscillating microwaves and 3,000W infrared radiant from below, combine in an oven that cooks foods 15 times faster than conventional ovens. Convection heat, directed from the top down, has a temp range of 200°F-520°F. The MXP22 stores cooking cycles for up to 360 menu…
February 3, 2015
Fines For Not Freezing Fish? New York Debates New Rules (And Fines)
New York City’s health department is holding hearings on a few issues that could affect the E&S industry, and which restaurant operators suspect are simply a way for the city to issue more fines. One proposal being considered by the Board of Health and Mental Hygiene questions the use of ammonium solution to sanitize kitchen…
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