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January 6, 2014

Forward-Thinking Reverse-Osmosis From 3M

The 3M ScaleGard high-production reverse-osmosis system produces 750 gal. to 938 gal. of water per day and features an exclusive field-expandable design that allows restaurants to easily more-than-double RO production. Additional features include chloramines/chlorine reduction to minimize corrosion and protect equipment; a “Smart” Diagnostic Indicator that alerts operators when maintenance is required; precision blending to…

January 6, 2014

Design A Stylish Hydration Station With CBDT3SS

Constructed from a clear, BPA-free co-poly plastic, the CBDT3SS offers space savings with a width of only 8.25 in. Featuring a brushed stainless plated plastic body, the 3 Gallon Dispenser comes with a clip-on drip tray to eliminate messes. Customize your beverages with the aid of our removable infuser tube, and keep them chilled with…

January 6, 2014

Fridges Fit Space And Standards

Glastender’s new FV24 (24 in.) and FV48 (48 in.) front venting refrigerators are the right fit when space is tight. Matching typical back bar dimensions, these new self-contained units can be completely built in with no extra space required for ventilation. Available with black, stainless, glass or laminated doors, both the one-door FV24 and two-door…

January 6, 2014

Advance Tabco Stainless Mop Cabinets Save Space

Advance Tabco has introduced new single- and double door mop sink cabinets as a stainless alternative to a separate janitors’ closet. Both styles feature a 10″ mop sink, holders for two mops and a chemical storage shelf. The double-door unit adds additional storage shelving and a ground-level area to roll in and store a mop…

January 6, 2014

Middleby Corp. Acquires Viking Range For $380 Million

The waning hours of 2012 brought one last major story in the foodservice equipment business: Middleby Corp. has acquired Viking Range Corp for $380 million in cash. The deal was announced Dec. 31. Viking, a leading maker of residential cooking ranges, ovens and kitchen appliances, has approximately $200 million in annual revenues. The brand also…

January 6, 2014

FER EXCLUSIVE: Quick, Comfortable And Customized

There are many compelling reasons why the fast-casual model works so well, and those reasons are good for customers and operators.

January 6, 2014

PRODUCTS: September 2013

APP OF THE MONTH During the NRA Show a few years back, Peter Fulgenzi, executive chef, food & nutrition at 200-bed Indiana University Health North Hospital, Carmel, Ind., came across Sealed Air’s Vision Safety Solution. Comprised of cameras in the kitchen (at doors and sinks), RFID-embedded employee badges and sensors and reporting software, the system…

January 6, 2014

Ali Group Will Integrate Scotsman, McCulloch Passes CEO Reins

January 6, 2014

McDonald’s Sets $3.2 Billion Cap-Ex Budget For New And Existing Stores

The world’s largest restaurant brand will be more aggressive this year in its pursuit of sales and customers. The pledge from McDonald’s Corp. CEO Don Thompson comes as the company announced global same-store sales were up 3.1% in 2012. Sales numbers slipped a bit in the fourth quarter, but the chain is investing big in…

January 6, 2014

Mooyah Makes A Move

Dallas-based Mooyah has opened its 50th “better burger” unit. The Plano, Texas, store, which opened March 4, is the chain’s 35th outlet in its home state. The fast-growing brand also is aggressively pursuing franchise growth in California, Florida, New England, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Virginia. Mooyah currently has stores in 10 states. The six-year-old chain…