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Winterhalter’s Smart Warewasher Wins Kudos
In the run up to this week’s HOST trade fair in Milan, Winterhalter secured one of 63 Smart Label awards given to highly innovative products. The company’s PT ClimatePlus– the first rack pass-through warewasher with an integrated heat pump—was lauded by judges impressed that the unit does not heat up the kitchen but instead cools…
Kitchen Innovations Awards Bring Acclaim To Manufacturers, Designers
Innovative, cutting-edge equipment introduced to the global marketplace in the past 24 months can garner more than customer raves and strong sales: It can get recognition from the U.S.-based National Restaurant Association’s 2016 Kitchen Innovations Awards program. The 12th annual KI Awards, accepting applications through December 4, recognize and celebrate meaningful advancements in foodservice equipment and technology.…
Notable Global Acquisitions By Ali Group, Micromatic, Middleby And Vollrath
Four major companies in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry announced noteworthy mergers and acquisitions in the past month: ·Ali Group, parent company of 76 global foodservice equipment brands, announced September 17 that it has closed on its agreement to acquire InterMetro Industries and its subsidiaries, including Metro, from Emerson. InterMetro has been manufacturing storage,…
Burger King France Seeks To Buy Quick
In a deal that would make it the second largest QSR chain in France, Burger King France’s majority shareholder Groupe Bertrand has started exclusive negotiations to buy Belgian burger chain Quick. No financial terms were given for the deal announced last month by Groupe Bertrand and Qualium Investissement, which owns 94% of Quick. Burger King…
Jollibee To Buy 40% Of U.S. Fast-Casual Chain Smashburger
Smashburger, the fast-growing fast-casual American chain, announced last week that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 40% of the company to Jollibee Foods, Asia’s largest restaurant company. The purchase price values the “better burger” chain at a US$335 million enterprise value. Launched in 2007, Smashburger has more than 335 units in 35 states,…
Fondue Chain Opens Third Restaurant In Mexico City
The expansion pot bubbles over for a top fondue chain. The Melting Pot Restaurants, which just opened its third restaurant in Mexico City, is now looking to expand across Mexico with at least five additional locations there. The Tampa, Florida, chain is targeting cities such as Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla, Monterrey, Cancun and Los Cabos…
Jamie Oliver Takes Italian To India
British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has extended his restaurant footprint to a dozen countries. After opening 63 restaurants in 11 countries, including England, Ireland, Hong Kong, Australia, Russia, Singapore, and Dubai, Oliver has taken his two Italian concepts to India. This fall, Delhi will see the debut of the high-end Jamie’s Italian, which has 30…
Food, Metals And Other Commodities Prices Should Fall Or Stabilize In 2016, But Labor Costs Rising
Prices for most foods, industrial metals and energy products have fallen, often dramatically, during 2015. The outlook for 2016 is for stabilization or even more declines. Most foodservice operators around the globe should experience a stable or even declining cost input environment next year. The one exception is labor costs, which are rising in several…
With Return To Ukraine, Hesburger Has Footprint In Nine Countries
Hesburger, Finland’s largest QSR chain continues to expand. The family-owned hamburger chain, which has more than 400 restaurants in nine countries, opened 29 new units in 2014, including eight in Finland and 21 abroad. Hesburger’s store count includes 280 in its home country and more than 100 in the Baltic States, 17 in Russia, three…
Foodservice And E&S Markets Topping Out In U.S
The foodservice and foodservice equipment and supplies markets in the United States and Canada are most likely reaching the top of the current economic cycle this year and next, according to current forecasts, including Foodservice Equipment Reports’ 2015 and 2016 E&S market forecasts released in late July. “We expect 2015 to be the peak of…
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