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January 5, 2015
Winter Has Battered Foodservice Sales, Equipment Sales Probably, Too
We knew the brutal winter in most parts of the U.S. was hurting restaurant and other foodservice sales. But we had no idea it was this bad. Technomic launched a new open webinar series last week (more on that in a moment) and the first topic was “The Wicked Winter of 2014.” To cut to…
January 5, 2015
Well Played, FEDA
My only regret about last week’s FEDA Annual Convention, other than that Jan couldn’t make it, was that I had to leave early to head to Shanghai and Singapore. (I’m writing this from Singapore.) I thought the two days I spent at the convention in Indian Wells, Calif., was among the best FEDA meetings I’ve…
January 5, 2015
Two Great Ladies
As Jan notes in the news above, two great ladies from two very well-known dealer families passed away within the last month. Inez Ellingson, matriarch of the family that owns Bargreen Ellingson, died fittingly on Mother’s Day, May 11. Pearl Fishman, long an active partner in what is now TriMark/S.S. Kemp just passed as well….
January 5, 2015
Boelter Opens New Mid-Atlantic Office
Anthony Short, CFSP, has joined The Boelter Cos. as leader of its new Mid-Atlantic division in Baltimore. He brings two decades of industry experience to the post. Boelter, which ranks fifth in FER’s 2014 Top Dealers listings, reported sales of $239 million in 2013. The Milwaukee-based firm has offices throughout the Midwest, including Chicago, Minneapolis…
January 5, 2015
Burger King Buys Tim Hortons For $11.4 Billion
Burger King Worldwide announced on Aug. 26 that it would purchase Tim Hortons, the Canadian doughnut and coffee chain, for about $11.4 billion. The deal, which will create the world’s third-largest quick- service restaurant company, is the biggest-ever acquisition of a restaurant chain. The merged chains create a strong competitor to McDonald’s and Yum! Brands;…
January 5, 2015
Cobb, Connelly Among Those Shifting Titles At Henny Penny
In a nod to its long-term future in the foodservice firmament, Henny Penny has announced an organizational restructuring comprised of several leadership changes. Under the new corporate structure, the equipment manufacturer has added the CEO title to Rob Connelly’s duties as president. Steve Cobb, who had been serving as chairman and CEO, remains as chairman….
January 5, 2015
Five SEFA Members Earn Top Status
SEFA, the South Barrington, Ill., buying group, has announced five more members have achieved top status in the SEFAPro program. They join four of their SEFA colleagues in attaining Level 7 status in the program aimed at developing industry leaders and top-level sales professionals in product knowledge, selling/business knowledge and safety and operations. The five…
January 5, 2015
FEDA Education Foundation Names UID Scholarship Recipients
The FEDA Education Foundation has awarded 12 scholarships for the University of Innovative Distribution program next year. This year’s recipients are: Ray Garcia, Ace Mart Restaurant Supply, San Antonio. Kevin Wilkinson, Bargreen Ellingson, Tacoma, Wash. Alan Krakowiak, Buffalo Hotel Supply Co., Amherst, N.Y. Nathan Beucler, Burkett Restaurant Equipment, Toledo, Ohio. Mike Slapak, Central Restaurant Products,…
January 5, 2015
Energy-Efficient, Sustainable Dry Assist Dishwashing Technology
Winner of a 2014 Kitchen Innovation Award, Dry Assist thermal technology removes excess moisture quickly, accelerates drying time and provides more energy savings. Using cool, dry air moving up and through the rack of sanitized wares, it removes moisture quickly. Champion’s patent-pending Dry Assist collects heat and moisture to be recycled back into the rinse…
January 5, 2015
Manitowoc Now Offering 0% Financing
Manitowoc Foodservice is offering 0% financing for 24 months and 36 months on qualifying transactions shipped by June 30, 2014. Manitowoc KitchenCare installation and planned maintenance contracts can be included in the financing at the time of the original equipment purchase. By taking advantage of our Financing Program, you can access cost-effective, innovative and energy-efficient…
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