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Champion’s EnviroPure: Green Is Good

Showcased in The NAFEM Show’s new product pavilion, Champion Industries’ EnviroPure Commercial Food Waste Solution System is an environmentally sound onsite treatment of food waste that consumes less energy and fewer resources than traditional disposal methods. By turning organic waste into wastewater that meets wastewater discharge standards, EnviroPure is the greener choice for today’s commercial…

Vollrath Makes A Bold Statement With Trend-Setting Buffet Stations

The refined modern style of Vollrath’s new trend-setting buffet stations dominates the buffet table and delights guests. The sleek exterior disguises the workhorse behind the new buffet line, which includes two sizes of buffet stations and the popular induction station. The induction units are designed to accommodate various models of induction ranges including Mirage Cadet…

Lang ChefSeries Electric And Gas Griddles Measure Up

Available in 24-, 36-, 48-, 60- and 72-in sizes, ChefSeries griddles feature 1-in.-thick precision-machined, polished steel cooking surfaces; continuously bottom-welded 5½ in.-high rear and side splash shields; full-front 3½ in.-wide by 1-in.-deep stainless grease troughs; and 8-qt.-capacity grease drawers with removable fully enclosed sleeves. Adding to their durability and functionality are all-stainless base cabinet construction,…

In Memoriam: Erwin Shakin

Erwin Shakin, a man who loved the foodservice industry and said he had to have at least one meal a day in a restaurant, died on Dec. 24. He was 83 years old. Shakin was the founder of Consolidated Restaurant Services, established in 1952, and Consolidated Commercial Controls in 1983, and now known as AllPoints…

Kitchen Brains Acquires Refrigeration Monitoring Company

Kitchen Brains, the Stratford, Conn., maker of integrated wireless networking solutions and SaaS applications, has acquired the assets of Modularm Corp., a Commack, N.Y., maker of refrigeration monitoring and control systems. “This acquisition adds refrigeration and cold storage products to our portfolio, allowing us to more broadly serve our OEM and chain restaurant clients,” said…

Schlotzsky’s Sets Record Pace With 170-Unit Franchise Deal

Schlotzsky’s has signed its largest franchise agreement in more than 40 years; the partnership calls for 170 Schlotzsky’s locations throughout California, including Los Angeles, Riverside, Ventura, and San Bernardino counties. Each of the new restaurants will feature a new, contemporary design; an upgraded table-service model; and dessert counters as part of Schlotzsky’s co-branding deal with…

Rational USA Names New President

Markus Glueck has assumed the management reins at Rational USA. He succeeds Björn Rowland, who will continue to be based at the firm’s Schaumburg, Ill., office as area v.p.-North America. The German-born Glueck has worked in the United States for the last 10 years, most recently as president/CEO of WMF Americas Group, the North Carolina…

Equity Firm Takes Majority Stake In Tokyo Joe’s

In partnership with former Quiznos Chief Executive Greg MacDonald, private-equity firm Gridiron Capital LLC has acquired a majority stake in the Asian fast-casual chain Tokyo Joe’s. MacDonald was named CEO of the 17-year-old chain, which has 25 locations in the greater Denver area. Tokyo Joe founder Larry Leith will become chief innovation officer, leading menu…

AutoQuotes Hires Whitlock As Sales V.P.

John Whitlock has joined AutoQuotes as v.p.-sales. A 39-year veteran of the foodservice industry, Dobbs got his start in the family business, Whitlock-Dobbs, as a deliveryman then moved to service and installation. Ultimately working in contract sales and becoming its president, he sold the company in 1990. Since then he has worked in contract sales…

Cold Stone Marks 25th Year By Opening In 25th Country

It’s a milestone year for Cold Stone Creamery. The chain is marking its 25th year in business by setting up shop in Turkey—its 25th country of operation. Parent company Kahala has inked a master franchise agreement with Ulker Golf, aiming to open 15 stores in the market over the next five years. Since debuting its…

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