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FEDA Convention Reports Great Turnout, New Board Members Take Seats
Close to 400 E&S dealers and manufacturers convened last week in Indian Wells, Calif., for FEDA’s annual convention. In addition to well-received speakers, seminars and workshops, the convention included the election of new officers and board members during the dealer association’s annual members meeting. Officers: President-Brad Pierce, Restaurant Equipment World Vice President-Joe Schmitt, Rapids Wholesale…
Upbeat Mood At NRA
Today, May 20, is the final day of the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. I am heading downtown in a few minutes to man the booth and chat up the remaining customers and readers. Though Jan and I missed Saturday and Sunday—our daughter Emma graduated on Saturday from the University of Iowa—everyone I saw…
In Memoriam: Robot Coupe Founder Bill Gilmore
Bill Gilmore, 90, one of the three founders of Robot Coupe U.S.A., died June 15 at his home in Raymond, Miss. He started his 50-year career in the foodservice industry with Durnin-Rentzel, a manufacturer’s rep firm in Oklahoma City. In 1960, he became a founding partner in Marketing Agents South in Jackson, Miss., where he…
TriMark Sale Is Official
The sale of TriMark USA to Warburg Pincus is complete. Audax Group, which purchased TriMark in 2006 and led it through six acquisitions, announced it has wrapped up final details of the sale of the South Attleboro, Mass., company. TriMark is the nation’s largest distributor of equipment, supplies and design services to the foodservice industry.
FEDA Offers Dealers Inventory Management Program
Forty of FEDA’s dealer members will be able to reserve seats for next month’s Inventory Management Seminar for Distributors in Chicago. The Nov. 6-7 seminar, limited to the first 40 participants who sign up, provides dealers an opportunity to focus on net profit by zooming in and learning more about inventory management—the largest cash asset…
Operator Optimism Dropped Sharply In September, Says NRA
Restaurant operators can’t seem to figure whether they are happy or sad these days. After a strong full-point gain in the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index in August, the index fell back 0.9 point in September as seven of the index’s eight components moved lower. Both capital-spending indicators fell sharply. The reading is surprising,…
NRA’s Performance Index Surges To 10-Year High
The lowest gasoline prices in five years have restaurant operators feeling bubbly. The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index jumped nearly two full points in October to reach 102.8. It was the RPI’s highest mark since December 2004. The index has remained in expansion territory—readings above 100—for 20 consecutive months. “The positive same-store sales and…
Touchscreen Simplicity…Innovative Technology
FETCO introduces the EXTRACTOR Touchscreen Airpot Coffee Brewing System—the perfect hot-beverage solution for high-volume self-service environments such as convenience stores, cafeterias, specialty coffee shops or office coffee service. Its inviting touchscreen display is intuitive and simple to navigate during set-up, programming and daily operational brewing modes. Customize the screen to display individual recipe names for…
You Say You Want A Revolution?
The Revolution embodies precision and efficiency while breaking away from the austerity of its predecessors. The influence of high-end home appliances is apparent in the execution of this oven; refined ergonomics and straight lines contribute to its sleek look. The Revolution speaks volumes of elegance and technology. The Revolution has one of the smallest footprints…
Fire, Water & Air At Your Command
Take control of the elements with the new CT PROformance Combitherm oven from Alto-Shaam. The PROformance Series offers versatility to execute every menu from basic to complex with flawless precision and consistency. And it does it all faster than ever before.Alto-Shaam Inc.NRA Booth #4840
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