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Denny’s Names Miller President/CEO
Denny’s Corp. has appointed John C. Miller as president and CEO. Miller succeeds Debra Smithart-Oglesby, who had filled the post on an interim basis since June 2010; she will continue as company board chair. Miller brings a 30-year industry resume to the Denny’s team, including 17 years in numerous management posts at Brinker Int’l. He…
Straw Hat Pizza Plans To Double In Size
Its home base in the Golden State continues to be fertile ground for new Straw Hat Pizza restaurants. The Walnut Creek, Calif., chain has announced plans to open seven new franchised locations there in the first quarter of 2011. Alameda, Chatsworth, Livermore, Sacramento, San Jose, San Pablo and Vallejo will each boast a new Straw…
Webb Design Opens Las Vegas Office
Webb Design has expanded from its Tustin, Calif., base, and has opened a new, full-service sales and design office in Las Vegas. Webb Design Las Vegas will be led by Kelley Lalumia, a veteran of more than two decades in the foodservice design industry. Jim Webb, principal of Webb Design, said, “The addition of this…
Deng Named G.M. At Viking
Viking Range has promoted Eric Deng to general manager of the Viking Commercial division in Fullerton, Calif. Deng joined Viking Commercial in 2007 as director of operations. Prior to that, he served as director of engineering at Jade Range and was previously v.p. of engineering at DCS.
Tim Hortons Set For Middle East Expansion
Eleven new units opening in 2011 are just the beginning of the Canadian chain’s big splash into the Middle East. Tim Hortons is building on the success of its handful of units in the region by licensing Dubai-based Apparel Group to open up to 120 multi-format outlets. The restaurants will open in the United Arab…
NAFEM Elects New Directors, Outlines Major Initiatives
At Annual Business Meeting
Greg Fischer of Cambro Mfg., Tom Szafranski of Hobart Corp/ITW Food Equipment Group, and Ken Murray of San Jamar-Chef Revival were elected to three-year terms on the board of directors of the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers. Joe Carlson of Lakeside Mfg. was re-elected to a second three-year term. The election results were…
Rate High In NYC, Pay No Fine
Grades matter. And for New York operators, getting top marks can save money. Restaurant owners whose operations earn an A grade at their first or second inspection under the city’s letter-grading system will no longer pay fines. The change was announced by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in January after months of complaints from restaurant owners about…
Toys Still OK With Kids Meals in Nebraska
California and its cities may lead the way in many trends, but at least one state is not following its lead in banning toys with fast-food meals. Nebraska has decided to “indefinitely postpone” legislation that would have restricted restaurants from including toys in kids’ meals unless the food met certain nutritional criteria. San Francisco is…
Crackdown On Illegal Workers Hits Chipotle
Restaurants and other foodservice operations are heeding a warning shot regarding their hiring practices. A federal investigation into the paperwork on Chipotle Mexican Grill’s immigrant labor force has forced the chain to fire hundreds of allegedly illegal employees in Minnesota. The Denver-based chain continues to be the target of an ongoing investigation into the hiring…
Sales Tip: Tax Incentive Makes Sense For Equipment Buyers
There are another ten months to buy (or sell) equipment in 2011, so don’t forget about the tax perks for purchasing equipment during this calendar year. The Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010, signed by President Obama last September, provides tax relief for foodservice operations and small businesses and assistance in gaining access…
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