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March 14, 2011
Steel Prices Also Move Higher
Oil and its refined products are not the only commodities experiencing upward pressure on prices. Prices for stainless and carbon steels are also increasing, in the case of carbon steels, quite dramatically. The MEPS Int’l. North America All Products Composite Price Index for carbon steels jumped 33.7% from November 2010 to February this year. That’s…
March 14, 2011
In Memoriam: Philip Young
A veteran member of the foodservice equipment industry, Philip R. Young of Young Block Associates, Chestnut Ridge, N.Y., has died. He was 101 years old. Young, a long-time member of the Manufacturers’ Agent Association for the Foodservice Industry, served as MAFSI president in 1979. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalind. He was the father of Lois Block (Hal)…
March 14, 2011
Still Plenty Of Worry About Gasoline Prices
As we reported last issue, observers of the foodservice market are worried about the impact rising gasoline prices may have on the recovery of the foodservice market. While oil-price pressures have eased a bit during the past two weeks, gasoline prices continued to rise. The national average price moved almost 14 cents higher—to $3.52—for the…
March 14, 2011
Subway Bigger Than McDs, But…
Does it mean anything to the E&S world that Subway has surpassed McDonald’s Corp. as the world’s largest restaurant chain, in terms of units? It probably depends on what kind of equipment you make, sell or spec. In store counts, Milford, Conn.-based Subway says it presently operates 34,265 stores in 96 countries, compared with McDonald’s…
March 14, 2011
Black Joins Scotsman In Global Accounts
Scotsman Ice Systems has appointed Keith Black as its global account manager. Black brings more than two decades’ experience in the foodservice industry to the post. He most recently served as a national accounts manager for Hoshizaki America. Scotsman is based in Vernon Hills, Ill. “Having successfully driven top-line sales for several major chain accounts,…
March 14, 2011
Foodservice Monopoly Ends At Guam’s Hospital
Amid allegations of substandard patient care at the island’s only public hospital, Guam’s governor has signed into law a bill aimed at tackling at least one of the hospital’s problems—the lack of accessible foodservice for visitors and staff. The new law, No. 31-02, allows the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority to solicit and contract for the…
March 14, 2011
Wendy’s Readies Equipment Rollout
Wendy’s/Arby’s Int’l., Columbus, Ohio, has announced new growth and expansion plans. Among them: a domestic product rollout requiring new equipment, a joint-venture deal to re-launch in Japan and further international expansion. Wendy’s operators have been asked to invest $13,000 to $23,000 per store in preparation for the national rollout this fall of the Dave’s Hot…
March 14, 2011
A Smarter Shade Of Green?
Evanston, Ill., FER’s hometown, is a tad green around the gills from overemphasizing its “green ordinance” over its need to bring in some green for its tax base. Until recently, the city boasted a green building ordinance with a 10,000-sq.ft threshold for mandatory LEED certification. But the demands and strictures of the ordinance appeared to…
March 14, 2011
N.C. Cooking Schools Face Tougher Regulations
A stricter interpretation of county restaurant regulations has pressured two cooking schools in Chapel Hill. N.C., to ensure their kitchen equipment meets the same standards as restaurants. According to local media, both A Southern Season and C’est Si Bon have had to change their food preparation routine as well. The general manager at A Southern…
March 14, 2011
How Close Is Too Close For A Drive-Through In Toronto?
Just how close can a drive-through unit be to a residence? A legislative battle won last fall in Toronto to restrict that distance is now being challenged by some of the world’s largest fast-food chains. According to the Toronto Metro, A&W Restaurants, McDonald’s Corp., Wendy’s/Arby’s Group and Canada’s own Tim Hortons are working with the…
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