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June Jobs Report Bodes Well For Foodservice, As Does Consumer Confidence
Few indicators are more central to the foodservice outlook than employment growth. The monthly Employment Situation Report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for June was again quite positive with the net addition of 195,000 non-farm payroll workers and upward revisions of both April and May counts to 199,000 for April (from 149,000) and 195,000…
NRA’s Performance Index Fell In July, But Hangs Above Expansion Line
Declines in six of the eight components of the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index pushed the overall index down for the second consecutive month in July. The RPI fell 0.6 point to 100.7. But the index remained above the 100 level, indicating the industry continued to expand for the fifth month in a row.…
What Impact Will The Debt-Ceiling Debacle Have On E&S?
As we write this, it looks increasingly possible that Congress will fail to pass legislation to increase the U.S. federal debt ceiling or restart the federal government, which has been in a partial shutdown since Oct. 1. We said in our annual forecast back in August that we would be confidently predicting faster equipment and…
Eating- And Drinking-Place Sales Hit New Record In October
The partial shutdown of the federal government and the debt-ceiling standoff apparently had little impact on restaurant sales. According to preliminary data from the U.S. Census Bureau, eating- and drinking-place sales hit a record $46.3 billion in October, up nearly 1%. That number was up from a downwardly revised September figure of $45.9 billion and…
NRA Readies For 27th Annual Public Affairs Conference In April
The National Restaurant Association’s 2013 Public Affairs Conference is set for April 17-18 in Washington, D.C. This year’s theme, “Carry the Message—America Works Here,” is part of the NRA’s ongoing campaign to communicate to opinion leaders and government agencies the foodservice industry’s story as a leading job creator. The restaurant industry employs more than 13…
Brazil Fines McDonald’s For Happy Meals
The Hamburgler, not to mention Ronald McDonald, has taken a legal hit in Brazil. A consumer protection agency in the state of Sao Paolo has taken aim at the Happy Meal, fining McDonald’s Corp. $1.6 million for targeting children with its advertising and toys. The fine stemmed from a 2010 campaign offering meals with toys…
NAFEM Unveils Protocol Version 3.0
The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers has made equipment connectivity easier than ever with the introduction of its NAFEM Data Protocol Version 3.0. The new version identifies the basic data structure and leaves data definition in the manufacturer’s hands. Application notes include suggestions for implementation and data transfer, and provide implementation and data…
Shutdown Creating Risks To Food Safety
The government shutdown is endangering what America eats, according to food-safety experts. Offices are dark across the federal agencies charged with making sure that fruits, vegetables, dairy products and other domestically produced food are safe to consume. Inspectors, administrative staff, lab technicians, communications specialists and other support staff members have been sent home. The Food…
Margin Pressures
I’ve had two really interesting interviews in the past couple weeks. One was with Phil Dei Dolori and Dean Landeche at Manitowoc Foodservice and another with Selim Bassoul at Middleby. While the original topics were totally different—Manitowoc’s manufacturing strategy and Viking’s acquisition of Viking Range—both interviews came around to what operators in the current U.S.…
Bon Chef Names Mottola To Helm U.S. Sales
Bon Chef has appointed Jeremy Mottola as its new v.p. of U.S. sales. Prior to his promotion, Mottola was growing market share for Lafayette, N.J., company as v.p.-eastern regional and international sales. In his new post, he will oversee all sales of Bon Chef’s line of flatware, servingware, buffet equipment and custom millwork products in…
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