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December 11, 2012

In Memoriam: Manufacturers’ Rep Ray Ward

Long-time MAFSI member and past president Ray Ward died suddenly on Dec. 5. Ward spent 30 years as a manufacturers’ rep in upstate New York, where he was a principal of Rochester-based Quality Rep Source. The firm merged in 2007 with Bassett-Carragher Associates to form Link2 Hospitality Solutions. Three years ago, he took a post…

December 11, 2012

Neil Kirven Joins Unified Brands

Unified Brands has hired Neil Kirven as healthcare segment manager. His responsibilities include creating and executing strategic product management. Kirven was previously president of Burlodge USA, an Ali Group company. In addition, the Jackson, Miss., manufacturer has hired Steve D’Angelo as corporate chef to develop custom culinary menu and foodservice product solutions. D’Angelo’s culinary experience…

December 11, 2012

Luby’s Adds Cheeseburger in Paradise To Burger Portfolio

It’s another bite of the burger market for Cheeseburger in Paradise chain for about $11 million. Co-branding is likely. In August, Luby’s opened a side-by-side Luby’s Cafeteria and Fuddruckers in a Houston suburb. Overall, Luby’s operates 93 Luby’s, 62 Fuddruckers, two Koo Koo Roo Chicken Bistros, and one Bob Luby’s Seafood Grill. Luby’s Culinary Services…

December 11, 2012

Burger King Makes Global Inroads

The Home of the Whopper is growing its global empire. After debuting last year in Brazil, China and Russia—and inking an agreement to open its first store in South Africa this year—Burger King Worldwide is returning to France. The chain hasn’t had a store there since 1997, when it exited the country, citing poor sales….

December 11, 2012

California Creates Site To Help Operators With Tax Issues

The California State Board of Equalization has launched a new online sales and use tax guide for restaurant owners to assist operators in navigating the state’s maze of tax issues. The interactive website provides both general and specific information, and includes links to forms, specific articles regarding laws and permits, and schedules for training seminars…

December 10, 2012

Young Lion—Noncommercial Operator

Steve Cerullo, Foodservice Director, Geisinger Health System, Danville, Pa.

December 10, 2012

Young Lion—Commercial Operator

Ryan DeSimone, Equipment Project Manager, Bloomin’ Brands, Inc., Tampa, Fla.

December 10, 2012

Young Lion—Dealer

Brad Pierce, President, Restaurant Equipment World, Inc., Orlando, Fla.

December 10, 2012

Young Lion—Manufacturers’ Rep

Chris Folz, Principal, The Redstone Group, Englewood, Colo.

December 10, 2012

Young Lion—Service Agent

Dan Farmer, Strategic Director of Business Development, Fixxbook, Inc., Albertson, N.Y.

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