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C-Stores Can Offset Pain at Pump through Foodservice By FES Staff, 7/23/2008 10:55:00 AM
An old cliché goes “all market conditions favor someone.” While most foodservice operators continue to struggle with the impact of rising gas prices, an unlikely segment may be poised to cash in, according to “Target: C-Stores, A Growing Opportunity on the Foodservice Landscape,” a research report released by Chicago-based Technomic. More
People on the Move 07/23/2008
Commercial Parts & Service and Metro (InterMetro Industries) were among the companies announcing personnel moves this week.
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NSF Receives Silver LEED Certification By FES Staff - 07/23/2008
NSF International received the silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification for the recent expansion of its Ann Arbor, Mich.-based corporate headquarters and laboratories. To achieve silver LEED status, NSF demonstrated that the design of its new building is saving 26 percent of energy costs when compared to traditional buildings.
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Chain Operating Report By FES Staff - 07/23/2008
CBRL, Ruby Tuesday and other chains report operating results.
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Checkers Adds to Senior Management Team By FES Staff - 07/16/2008
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants hired Valerie McCartney as director of finance development for the Western United States and Diane Phibbs as director of franchise sales and support. Don Miller has assumed the role of franchise development for the Eastern United States.
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Steak N Shake Announces Resignation By FES Staff - 07/16/2008
Steak n Shake announced that Jeffrey Blade, the company’s interim president, executive vice president and chief financial and administrative officer, has resigned. Blade said he wished to pursue other interests.
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By FES Staff - 07/16/2008
The Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CFESA) announced the election of John Swanson, of Bildon Parts & Service, as the organization’s president. In addition, CFESA announced the election of Scott Hester, Refrigeration Specialist Inc., to first vice president and Mark LeBerte, ATech Inc., was elected second vice president.
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New Toastmaster Nu-Vu Sales Manager By FES Staff - 07/16/2008
Bill Wright joined Toastmaster and Nu-Vu as central regional sales manager. In this position, Wright is responsible for developing and managing selling opportunities through representative and distributor networks in 22 states.
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E&S Extra Joseph Carbonara, Editor-in-Chief, FE&S July 7, 2008 FES Award Photos & Video Now Online
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E&S Segment Spotlight: Pizza E&S As more consumers are strapped for cash, they’re turning to pizza as an economical option for dining out, and at the same time, operators are going back to pizza’s roots, serving authentic-style, Italian pies.
Facility Design Project of the Month Dos Caminos, Las Vegas This glitzy version of the NYC restaurant, Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino with over-the-top design and a menu of upscale Mexican cuisine thanks to an efficient, new kitchen.
FOH photos, B.R. Guest Bar & kitchen photos, JEM Consulting Group; Tim McDonald
Chain Profile: Which Wich Superior Sandwiches Founder and CEO Jeffrey Sinelli “chooses the superior vibe” as part of his mission for the five-year-old, upscale quick-service chain.
Photos courtesy of Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
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