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September 18, 2012
Gasoline And Diesel Prices Still Rising
Fuel prices generally start falling after Labor Day as the demands of summer-vacation driving recede. Having seen the big jumps in August’s Consumer and Producer Price Energy Indices, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics last week, we thought we’d check to see if there has been any downward movement since the holiday. Answer: Nope,…
September 18, 2012
Food And Gas Price Spikes Push Inflation Indexes Higher
The huge unexpected jump in gasoline prices combined with an anticipated increase in food prices to push the Consumer and Producer Price Indices sharply higher in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The PPI rose 1.7% from July while the CPI was up 0.6%. Both increases were the biggest jumps monthly since June…
September 18, 2012
…And Yes To Fewer Restrooms
Another fluid issue for New York foodservice operators is restrooms. Under recent changes to a city code, small restaurants and coffee shops with an occupancy of 30 or fewer people are now allowed to provide patrons with a single restroom rather than two (one for each gender), as previously required. The changes also brought the…
September 15, 2012
Plymold Parent To Acquire Waymar Cos.
Foldcraft Co., the parent company for the Plymold brand furniture, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Waymar Cos., a maker of the Waymar and JH Carr furniture lines. Plymold products are commonly spec’d in quick-service facilities, while Waymar’s brands are mostly seen in more upscale operations such as Applebee’s and P.F. Chang’s. Plymold…
September 11, 2012
Mike McNeel Named New IFED Chief
Industry veteran Mike McNeel has joined International Foodservice Equipment Distributors as the buying group’s new executive director. McNeel reports to IFED Pres. Paul Gustafson and will work closely with the IFED board to develop and execute its strategic growth plans and support day-to-day operations. He will be based in his home office in Oregon City,…
September 11, 2012
Judging Dealers
This Thursday, we’ll be judging our first FER Management Excellence Awards for dealers (and chains, noncommercial operators and consultancies). One of the things we want to do with these new awards is be more transparent about the process and base the awards on specific criteria. On the judging side, we have a Selection Advisory Board…
September 11, 2012
FEDA’s October Webinar Focuses On Negotiations
Defend your turf, defend your price. Dealers who are members of the Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association can pick up some hints to do both next month when FEDA hosts a teleconference/webinar titled “Negotiations: Defending Your Price.” The program is aimed at helping salespeople protect their pricing while winning and protecting new and existing account relationships….
September 11, 2012
NAFEM `13 Countdown Begins
Are your calendars—paper and electronic—marked with the dates for next year’s NAFEM Show? Got your flight and room reservations? The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers is gearing up for the Feb. 7-9, 2013, show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Exhibitors had until the end of August to fill out…
September 10, 2012
Manitowoc Focuses Americas Ovens Operations In Cleveland
Manitowoc Foodservice is consolidating its manufacturing and operating functions for its Americas Ovens division in a new, expanded facility in Cleveland. When the transition is completed later this year, the Ohio facility will produce Cleveland Steamers, Garland convection ovens, Convotherm combi ovens and Lincoln conveyor ovens, as well as market and distribute Manitowoc’s Merrychef brand…
September 4, 2012
Sbarro Taps Franchise Development V.P.s
In the midst of an aggressive revitalization effort for its mall-based Italian eateries, Sbarro has appointed two executives to spearhead franchise growth domestically and abroad. Eric Taylor has joined Sbarro’s as v.p.-international franchise development. He’s worked in the international franchise world since 1999, including a post as v.p.-worldwide franchise development for Bennigan’s Franchising Co., and…
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