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January 6, 2014
PRODUCTS: May 2013
WOODEN PLINTHS Dudson extended its ‘Modus’ range with the introduction of 3 food-safe wooden plinths made from sustainable acacia. Featuring specific well sizes to fit ‘Modus’ ceramic items, the plinths add visual impact to this versatile suite of products. The trays are lightweight for ease of handling and have a lacquered finish for increased durability….
January 6, 2014
In Memoriam: John Birchfield Sr.
John Birchfield, FCSI, the founder and principal of Birchfield Foodsystems, a foodservice consulting and design firm, died Dec. 29. He was 82 years old. Birchfield had a long and multifaceted career in the foodservice industry. From offices in Annapolis, Md., and Okemos, Mich., he designed foodservice operations and served as an operations consultant for institutions,…
January 6, 2014
NRA Announces 21 Kitchen Innovations Awards Recipients
Advancements in energy efficiency and sustainability, online tools for tracking and monitoring and intelligent controls stand out among the foodservice equipment honored with 2013 Kitchen Innovations Awards from the National Restaurant Association. The KI Awards recognize and celebrate cutting-edge equipment and supplies that specifically improve the back of the house and benefit operators. An independent…
January 6, 2014
Bargreen Ellingson Grows To Eight-State Operation With New Alaska Facility
Bargreen Ellingson is expanding its presence in the 49th state by opening a full-service operation, including a showroom and warehouse in Anchorage. The new facility also will serve Canada’s British Columbia territory. Alaska is the eighth state to host a Bargreen Ellingson operation; when it opens next month, it will be the Tacoma, Wash., dealer’s…
January 6, 2014
Moe’s Preps Plans For Eight Las Vegas Units
Moe’s Southwest Grill is rolling the dice on a multiunit development deal that will bring eight outlets to Las Vegas within the next five years. The units will be Moe’s first freestanding locations in Nevada; the franchise currently has one restaurant inside McCarran International Airport. This year, plans call for 65 franchise locations to open…
January 6, 2014
NRA Show Reminder: FER Is In Booth #5223
Don’t forget to stop by and see us this weekend at NRA Booth #5223. Whether you’re passing along company or personnel news or some new product information, or if you just want to say hello and ask us to come see something new at your booth, stop by and drop us a note (or send…
January 6, 2014
Manitowoc Foodservice Breaks Ground For New Cleveland Facility
Manitowoc Foodservice Ovens and Advanced Cooking is putting down stronger roots in Cleveland. The company broke ground recently on a new 30,000-sq.-ft. facility there, which the company will complete later this year. The expanded building will include new quality systems, computerized work instructions, lean workflow systems and state-of-the-art warehouse operations, as well as a commercial…
January 6, 2014
Golden State Gaining More Sonic Units
Southern California’s car culture will soon have some new outlets. Sonic, America’s Drive-In, is set for further expansion on the West Coast, including franchise deals for 15 new drive-ins in Southern California. The Oklahoma City chain’s five-unit franchise partner SPG Management will develop five new drive-ins in San Diego County and 10 new drive-ins in…
January 6, 2014
Dickey’s Maintains Smokin’ Hot Growth Rate
The rapid growth pace for Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants continues unabated. The Dallas-based company, one of the nation’s fastest-growing chains, will open nine new sites in central California. Franchise partners and KFC veterans Kevin and Bryan Roche are centering their development plans in Fresno, Clovis and Hanford. The 72-year-old fast-casual chain currently has 32 locations in…
January 6, 2014
New Leaders Take Their Seats On ANFP’s Board
New officers and directors have been installed on the board of the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals. The 2013-14 board, as elected by the membership, took office during ANFP’s recent National Leadership Conference in Savannah, Ga. All board members have earned their CDM, CFPP designations. Board Chair: Paula Bradley, foodservice director-Protection Valley Manor, Protection,…
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