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March 28, 2011
Canadian Operators Face Minimum Wage, Pension Hikes
Canada’s provincial governments are making running a business a bit more difficult for operators. In Vancouver, B.C., the general minimum wage has been boosted 28% over the next 14 months. The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice Association says the three scheduled wage increases will cost the restaurant industry an estimated $295 million in additional payroll costs….
March 21, 2011
VOLLRATH TOASTS TOP SALESPEOPLE
The Vollrath Co. recognized top sales performers at its annual awards banquet, held in January at the new Vollrath University in Sheboygan, Wis. For the second consecutive year, B. C. Roberts, eastern sales region manager, was honored as the Overall District Sales Manager of the year. Roberts, a three-year company veteran managing a territory including the…
March 21, 2011
NEXT DAY GOURMET FETES SUPPLIERS
Representatives from 62 divisions of U.S. Foodservice were in attendance at Next Day Gourmet’s annual Equipment and Supply Conference. The event, Jan. 25-27 in New Orleans, hosted 45 of Next Day Gourmet’s top supplier partners as participants. In addition to providing a forum for suppliers to present their latest product innovations, the conference gave Next…
March 21, 2011
FEDA FOCUSES ON INTERIOR DESIGN REGULATION BATTLE
Legislation that would inhibit foodservice equipment dealers from practicing, or in some cases bidding on, interior design work continues to land in state legislatures. Much of the momentum is due to a 30-year legislative lobbying effort by the American Society of Interior Designers to require all interior designers be licensed for the “public’s health and…
March 21, 2011
SINGER HOSTS TWO-DAY TRADE SHOW
This weekend marks Singer Equipment Co.’s 24th annual trade show at its Elverson, Pa., headquarters. The March 27-28 event includes more than 200 manufacturers showcasing equipment, supplies and furniture. This year’s show focuses on environmentally friendly and energy-saving products. A number of cooking demonstrations are scheduled as well. Last year’s show drew more than 600…
March 21, 2011
FOUR MANUFACTURERS EARN ENERGY STAR AWARDS
It’s bigger than a gold star, it’s Energy Star. Although the complete list of winners won’t be announced until April, at least four foodservice equipment manufacturers have been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for their efforts toward reducing energy consumption in their products. For the second consecutive year, the EPA has recognized ITW…
March 21, 2011
NAFED’S SMITH RETIRES, ANDERSON IS NEW CEO
The National Association of Food Equipment Dealers has a new CEO, following the retirement of Sanford Smith. Mark Anderson assumed the post January 1, succeeding Smith, who served as the buying group’s leader for the past nine years. Smith will continue to serve in an advisory role at NAFED’s Florence, S.C., headquarters throughout 2011. Anderson,…
March 21, 2011
MESSAGING YOUR MARKET
It looks like spring is coming, both literally and figuratively. Industry indicators have been improving for a while now. The MAFSI Business Barometer was up in the fourth quarter last year. The NAFEM Show was upbeat, with booth space sold out and an 8% jump in attendee traffic. So, what’s that mean to you? As…
March 14, 2011
Edlund Names Fera Nat’l Accounts Chief
Edlund Co./Ali Group has promoted Joe Fera to v.p.-national accounts. He’ll focus on growing the company’s chain account business in the U.S. and Canada. Fera had served as director of national accounts since joining the Burlington, Vt., manufacturer in 2006. “Since joining Edlund five years ago, Joe has been an instrumental part of our success,…
March 14, 2011
Chipotle Plans Paris Store
The success of the first Chipotle Mexican Grill off American shores has done well enough since it opened in London last May that the chain is planning to open a Paris outlet later this year. The Denver chain should find it simpler to operate and source local product under its “Food with Integrity” philosophy due…
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