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Brinker Slates Wyman Roberts For CEO
Wyman Roberts, president of Chili’s Grill & Bar, will add the title of CEO and president of Brinker Int’l. on Jan. 1. He’ll succeed Doug Brooks, who joined Brinker two years after its 1975 founding and will continue to serve as chairman of the board through December 2013. In addition to his new responsibilities, Roberts…
Jamba Juice Plans Revamp
A makeover is in store for all 301 corporate Jamba Juice units in the U.S. next year. The Emeryville, Calif., chain is launching a four-year capital expenditure program to refresh and redesign its company-owned stores; it also has 454 franchised stores. Jamba Juice has told investors its 2013 plans include growing its 788-unit base with…
Veteran’s Day Reminder
Veteran’s Day is Monday, Nov. 12. We received a note from SC Equipment Funding noting that it will close its offices in Placentia, Calif., that day in observance of it. The editors here at FER thought we’d pass it along. SC Director Bruce Braviroff wrote: “We at SC Equipment Funding want to honor and show…
Dealers Tackle Aftermath Of Hurricane Sandy
The vibrant East Coast foodservice industry took a terrible hit last week with Hurricane Sandy. Operators, dealers, service agents and manufacturers are pulling together and responding energetically to the devastation. Dealers, including M. Tucker and Total Food Service, have created a comprehensive Hurricane Foodservice Relief website, which includes vital information, such as city health department…
Dealing With Disaster
As we all now know, Sandy wasn’t just a storm or even a hurricane; it was a “superstorm.” Calling around to our friends to see how everyone fared, it’s clear the storm and its aftermath created severe challenges for those who equip and supply foodservice operators in the Northeast. Several major dealers in New York,…
Ali Group Acquires Scotsman Industries
Scotsman Industries is joining The Ali Group, the Italian-based foodservice equipment conglomerate. Ali will acquire Scotsman and all of its brands, including Ice-O-Matic, in a deal announced Nov. 6. The companies did not disclose terms of the transaction, but The Wall Street Journal reported it as a $575 million deal. The Vernon Hills, Ill., company…
TableCraft Enters Buffet Market With Purchase Of Professional Bakeware
TableCraft Products Co. has acquired Professional Bakeware Co., a maker of cast aluminum and coated buffetware. All of Professional’s products are now available under TableCraft’s protective product line. Its cast aluminum products will be wrapped into TableCraft’s SaferFood Solutions line. “Because of their durability and superior heat retention abilities, Professional Bakeware’s aluminum-based products are perfect…
In Memoriam: Consultant Jim Webb
Jim Webb, the founder of Webb Design, died Oct. 24 from cancer. He was 58. Webb started the Tustin, Calif., firm in 1989 and became known as a top designer across the foodservice spectrum. His projects included schools, colleges, healthcare, B&I, hotels, resorts and restaurants. Managing Principal Gina Brinegar, who will take over management of…
UNIT DESIGN: Clean Sweep
Failure was not an option when the Metropolitan Toronto Convention Centre decided to renovate its main dishroom in only six months.
SPECIAL REPORT: Rocking Edzo’s
Learn how Edzo’s Burger Shop, a 50-seat restaurant north of Chicago, dished out burgers and fries to thousands of rock music fans at Lollapalooza.
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