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Henny Penny Advances Three Execs
Among recent organizational changes made at Eaton, Ohio-based Henny Penny were three key promotions. Rick Cartwright has been elevated to director-product development and innovation; he previously served as director-controls engineering. Cartwright will lead Henny Penny’s initiative to build a new product development and innovation engine. Specifically, he will oversee electronic engineering, project management, product development…
NRA’s Performance Index Fell Back In November From 10-Year High In October
The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index remained at a very high post-recession level in November, despite falling from a mark in October not seen since December 2004. The overall index fell 0.7 point to 102.1 as the Current Situation Index dropped 1.6 points. But the Expectations Index continued to rise, pushing 0.3 point higher,…
TECH TIPS: Ice Machines
Ice is food. You’ve heard it before, but really think about it. Like everything else on your menu, your ice will be ingested by your customers.
DESIGN: LinkedIn’s View To A Thrill
Low-profile kitchen equipment plus a few design tricks were the key to creating a totally open, flexible kitchen and servery at LinkedIn’s new corporate offices in Sunnyvale, Calif.
PRODUCTS: May 2014
APP OF THE MONTHThe smell was just too much. Charles Wilkerson, assistant director of engineering, Hyatt Hotels Corp., needed a solution to combat the odors coming from food-waste compost bins on the loading dock of the Hyatt Regency Bellevue Hotel, Bellevue, Wash. The 732-room hotel was recycling almost all of its kitchen waste, but processing…
FER FOCUS: Keepin’ It HOT!
Almost everybody needs hot holding, and there’s no shortage of suppliers. Here’s a quick refresher to help you sort through the basics before you start your shopping.
Culver’s Expands Plans For Florida Footprint
Winter is a very good time for a Midwest chain to think about Florida. Wisconsin-based Culver’s Restaurants, which has nearly 500 fast-casual independently owned and operated units in 21 states, already has three stores in Naples, Fort Myers and Port Charlotte, Fla., as well as others under construction in Sarasota and Estero. Now it’s beefing…
Jollibee Getting Bigger In U.S.
Philippines-based quick-service giant Jollibee has expanded into Texas and Virginia, the seventh and eighth states in its American footprint. The Houston store offers the typical Jollibee menu of burgers and fried chicken, as well as more atypical (in American quick-service) noodle and rice meals. Jollibee has more than 780 stores in the Philippines, and 90…
Middleby Marshall Honored For Eighth Year By Domino’s Pizza India
For the eighth year in a row, Middleby Marshall has received the 2013 Business Partners Award from Domino’s Pizza India Ltd. “We are thrilled to continue our great partnership with Middleby Marshall, who provides excellent service and support to Domino’s India every year,” said Ajay Kaul, CEO of Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. Middleby Marshall has partnered…
Tim Hortons Refocuses, Plans 800 New Stores By 2018
Tim Hortons, the Canadian coffee and doughnut chain, is in “reset mode” in 2014 but will open at least 800 new restaurants through 2018 under a strategic plan to secure its dominance in Canada and boost its presence in the U.S. At least 500 of those store openings will be in Canada, including new formats…
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