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FER REPORT: “Remote” Possibilities
Out of sight can be good. Out of mind, not so much. Spec’ing remote refrigeration systems gives you plenty to think about.
IHOP Opens First Site In Saudi Arabia
IHOP, which already has four locations in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, has opened its first store in Saudi Arabia. The mall-based restaurant, which opened Dec. 14, is part of a seven-brand restaurant destination in the seaside city of Jeddah. It’s the fifth grand opening in the Middle East region for the all-American breakfast…
Dickey’s Signs 100-Store Development Deal
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, already one of the nation’s fastest-growing chains, just got a boost to its nationwide expansion plans. The Dallas chain has struck a 100-store development deal in Southern California, the largest development deal in its history. Two former KFC franchisees, Kevin Roche and Bryan Roche, along with partner Phil Fontes, head up the…
A New Standard In Pass-Through Dishwashing
Winterhalter is setting standards for efficiency with its new trio of PT Series pass-through dishwashers. Innovative functions, intuitive operation and optimum ergonomics guarantee top performance from the PT-M, PT-L and PT-XL models. All deliver ultra-hygienic results with variable washing pressure; a new full-flow filtration system guides 100% of the water through a fine-meshed, highly efficient…
MAFSI Names Jedlowski As New Associate Executive Director
Marketing executive Tom Jedlowski has been tapped by the Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry as its new associate executive director. Jedlowski brings nearly a decade of marketing, public relations and branding expertise to the Atlanta-based MAFSI team, where he will focus on galvanizing member benefits while strategizing new initiatives to further the association’s…
Panera 2.0 Upgrades Include Enclosed, Upgraded Kitchens, Smaller Stores
It’s a new look and long-term strategy for St. Louis-based Panera Bread Co. Chain execs convened last week in Charlotte, N.C., a 10-unit test market for the chain’s new bakery-café format, to formally unveil “Panera 2.0,” which includes an emphasis on kiosk and mobile ordering, operational modifications and plans for smaller restaurants. The new format,…
Internorga 2014 Reports an Upbeat Mood
The hallmarks of the six-day Internorga fair in Hamburg were trends, innovations, expert discussions and new business leads. Market leaders and small creative companies brought in a host of product innovations to the fully booked show, which featured presentations by more than 1,200 exhibitors from 27 nations. About 95,000 attendees were at the March show,…
Argosy Group Int’l. Acquires Donper America
Argosy Group International, a maker of frozen dessert equipment, has finalized an agreement to acquire Donper America. Both companies are based in Orlando, Fla. AGI’s brands include Argosy, Donper America and Frozen Yogurt Solutions. Donper America manufactures self-serve frozen-yogurt equipment. “We entered the soft-serve market because the resurgence of frozen yogurt has energized the category.…
Brinkley Joins AccuTemp’s Combi Division
AccuTemp Products has tapped David Brinkley, CFSP, as v.p.-Combi Oven Division. Brinkley will be responsible for the sales of AccuTemp’s new Fusion line of combination oven-steamers. He will report directly to John Pennington, CFSP, the Fort Wayne, Ind., company’s exec. v.p.-sales/marketing and senior corporate chef. Brinkley will work out of his office in St. Louis.…
Darden Unrolling $40M Olive Garden Makeover
During the next three years, 300 older-style Olive Garden outlets are targeted for the chain’s new Revitalia-style makeover featuring lighter fare and less cluttered interiors. Two of Orlando-based Darden Restaurants’ remodeled Florida units will serve as templates for the 75 stores slated to get a more youthful, urban look in 2014. The price tag, at…
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