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September 2, 2011
Firehouse Subs
It’s not quite 20 years old, but Firehouse Subs wants to have 2,000 units open by 2020. The Jacksonville, Fla., chain is developing 80 outlets in Dallas. It currently has 432 locations, including 18 in the Dallas area. Under the development agreement, Texas will have the third largest concentration of Firehouse Subs outside of Florida.
September 2, 2011
2012 NRA Show Shifts To Earlier Date: May 5-8
The City of Big Shoulders only has so much elbow room. And with thousands of bigwigs coming to town May 15-22, 2012, for the global G8 and NATO summits, the National Restaurant Association has moved the date of next May’s show in Chicago. The 2012 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show was originally scheduled for May 19-22…
September 2, 2011
Scotsman Ice Systems
SCOTSMAN ICE SYSTEMS has hired Alex Carayannopoulos as its new director-healthcare sales. Carayannopoulos, who joined the Vernon Hills, Ill., company in July 2011, has more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare foodservice industry. He recently served as a division sales director for Plymold Seating.
September 2, 2011
McDonald’s Plans Olympian-Sized Unit For London Games
The 2012 London Olympic summer games will be home to four new–albeit temporary–McDonald’s units, including the largest and busiest McDonald’s restaurant in the world. In a July 20, 2011, global webcast, McDonald’s UK CEO Jill McDonald said the two-story restaurant will measure more than 32,000 sq.ft. (3,000 sq. meters). It is expected to serve 1.75…
September 2, 2011
Arctic Industries
Miami-based ARCTIC INDUSTRIES is celebrating its 30th anniversary manufacturing walk-ins, freezers and cold storage facilities. Arctic Pres. Donald Goodstein is thanking customers, consultants and end users for making possible the milestone.
September 2, 2011
FER Revises E&S Forecast Growth Up
A weak economy and tentative consumers might feel like the new norm, but there is no question operators are buying more equipment and supplies, according to data presented at Foodservice Equipment Reports’ annual E&S Market Forecast President’s Preview meeting held July 27, 2011, in Evanston, Ill. “The hard numbers don’t lie,” FER Publisher Robin Ashton…
September 2, 2011
Dietary Managers Association
Members of the DIETARY MANAGERS ASSOCIATION have approved a name change, effective Jan. 1, 2012. The new moniker, Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals, is the outgrowth of an 18-month strategic rebranding effort to better reflect members’ professional responsibilities. The change from DMA to ANFP does not impact members’ certification or professional responsibilities. The association…
September 2, 2011
Eagle Strengthens Fabrication Arm
American Creative Solutions, a Savannah, Tenn., manufacturer and custom fabricator of front-of-the-house cabinetry, kiosks, carts, serving counters, and custom refrigerated counters, is now an affiliated company of the Eagle Group. Larry McAllister, president of Clayton, Del.-based Eagle, said the newly renamed American Creative Solutions LLC will focus on strengthening marketing and sales with chain accounts,…
September 2, 2011
Associated Food Equipment & Supplies
Gulfport, Miss.-based ASSOCIATED FOOD EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES plans to open a showroom, office, design service and warehouse facility in the Jackson, Miss., metro area. Associated said the expansion is part of its plan to better serve customers in the central and northern parts of Mississippi. The dealership also serves Alabama and Louisiana
September 2, 2011
Community Outreach: Manufacturers Donate Equipment In Alabama
It’s been a long, hot, tough summer all around the country. A number of companies have lent a hand to communities and organizations; four recently donated foodservice equipment through the “Today” show’s annual “Lend a Hand” traveling charity campaign. On June 16, 2011, Al Roker’s “Today” team presented donated equipment to Community Kitchens of Birmingham,…
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