Foodservice Equipment & Supplies back issues from March 2006:
Wakeup call.(The Drake Hotel )(analysis of food safety)(Editorial)
Mar 01, 2006; ... As a point of service, hotels routinely provide wakeup calls for their guests. Early last month, however, Chicago s world-famous The Drake Hotel provided an unfortunate wakeup call for the entire foodservice industry. More than 175 people, including guests, workers and attendees ...
First Little Dooey Barbeque franchise gets N.C. home.(people & events)
Mar 01, 2006 ... When the first-ever franchised unit of The Little Dooey Barbeque & Blues[TM] opens April 1 in Concord, N.C., operators hope up to 10 more will follow suit over the next two years. The story of the Little Dooey franchise dates back to the college days of developer Parker Neely ...
Bennigan's opened its first Bennigan's Express[TM] in Monterrey, Mexico.(Chain Expansion Report)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Bennigan's opened its first Bennigan's Express[TM] in Monterrey, Mexico. The Express concept is a smaller version of ...
Bob Evans announced the closing of its eight remaining Owens Restaurants in Texas.(Chain Expansion Report)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Bob Evans announced the closing of its eight remaining Owens Restaurants in Texas. The company signed an agreement to sell the eight ...
Carraba's Italian Market plans to open a 1,000-square-foot takeout restaurant and market this summer.(Chain Expansion Report)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Carraba's Italian Market plans to open a 1,000-square-foot takeout ...
Chili's Grill & Bar franchisee Bonnaroo Restaurant Group, based in Athens, Ga.(Chain Expansion Report)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Chili's Grill & Bar franchisee Bonnaroo Restaurant Group, based in Athens, Ga., acquired six company-owned restaurants in its home state and ...
Creative Eateries Corp. opened its third Kokopelli Sonoran Grill franchise nationwide in Toledo, Ohio.(Chain Expansion Report)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Creative Eateries Corp. opened its third Kokopelli Sonoran Grill franchise ...
Domino's Pizza opened two new stores, one each in Huntley, Ill., and Panama City, bringing the chain's systemwide total to 8,000.(Chain Expansion Report)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Domino's Pizza opened two new stores, one each in Huntley, Ill., and Panama City, bringing the ...
Good Times announced the openings of a new location in Golden, Colo., and two franchised restaurants co-branded with Taco John's International in Ft. Collins, Colo., and Bismarck, N.D.(Chain Expansion Report)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Good Times announced the openings of a new location in Golden, Colo., and two franchised restaurants co-branded with Taco John's International in Ft ....
Mississippi dealer plays the hand Katrina dealt.(Food Equipment and Supplies)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Back in October, when FE&S caught up with dealers in the Gulf Coast states just two months after Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc in the area, things were not looking so good. Heavy wind and floods had destroyed warehouses, showrooms, even some of their homes. But slightly more than a ...
IHOP franchisees have agreed to open 26 restaurants during the next five and a half years.(Chain Expansion Report)
Mar 01, 2006 ... IHOP franchisees have agreed to open 26 restaurants during the next five and a half years. This includes units in Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New ...
Mel's Diner, a Southwest Florida chain, announced plans to add three locations to its existing 10 within the next 18 months.(Chain Expansion Report)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Mel's Diner, a Southwest Florida chain, announced plans to add three locations to its existing 10 within ...
Taco Bueno Restaurants signed development agreements with five franchise groups to open 70 stores over the next seven years.(Chain Expansion Report)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Taco Bueno Restaurants signed development agreements with five franchise groups to open 70 stores over the next seven years. Comida Bueno expects to open five locations in East ...
Taco Del Mar opened its first-ever location in San Francisco on Second Street and, soon after, opened its second downtown store on Bryant.(Chain Expansion Report)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Taco Del Mar opened its first-ever location in San Francisco on Second Street and, soon after, opened its second downtown store on Bryant. The ...
So. Cal. gas offers rebates for energy-efficient foodservice equipment.(people & events)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Southern California Gas Co. announced a new set of rebates between $125 and $750 for the purchase of energy-efficient ovens, griddles, fryers and other commercial foodservice equipment. Buyers can apply for more than one of the rebates, which are available on a first-come, first-served ...
Concept Services named Dealer of the Year.(Industry Awards Gala)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Foodservice Equipment & Supplies (FE&S) has named Concept Services its Dealer of the Year for 2006. The Austin, Texas-based dealership will receive the award during FE&S annual Dealer of the Year and Industry Awards Gala, which takes place May 20 at Chicago's Peninsula Hotel. ...
MAFSI announces 2006 officers, award winners.(people & events)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Manufacturers' Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry named George LeCavalier, of EMi Marketing Inc., president; Mitchell Reilly of HRI Inc., vice-president; and Jeff Carragher, of Bassett-Carragher Associates, treasurer. The announcements were made during MAFSI's annual ...
Kahala Corp. acquires Blimpie's.(people & events)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Not long ago, Blimpie's got a makeover with a new, sleeker logo and menu additions like paninis and other upscale, toasted sandwiches. Now after the late January acquisition by Kahala Corp., the sub sandwich chain will get a new friend, Surf City Squeeze, and new homes in Wal-Marts across ...
Springfield, Ore.-based Curtis Restaurant Equipment moved to a new, larger facility at 555 Shelley St. due to the Oregon Department of Transportation's plans to build a freeway that would cut through the parking lot.(people & events)
Mar 01, 2006 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Springfield, Ore.-based Curtis Restaurant Equipment moved to a new, larger facility at 555 Shelley St. due to the Oregon Department of Transportation's plans to ...
Famous New Orleans restaurants on the comeback trail.(people & events)
Mar 01, 2006 ... While many are still slow to reopen after Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans late last summer, one legendary operator is doing what he can to bring the city back one restaurant at a time. Dickie Brennan, part of the city's world-renowned Brennan family, reopened his Bourbon Street ...
Reaping benefits when purchasing.(operator's opinion)
Mar 01, 2006; ... Creating and maintaining your competitive edge is the key to building a brand with staying power. Admittedly, concept, marketing, atmosphere and staff are all important in differentiating yourself from your competitor, but in the end it always comes down to one thing in our industry and ...
A food safety focus: Jack in the Box, a HACCP pioneer, has set food safety initiatives that it hopes will set a benchmark in the industry.(Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
Mar 01, 2006; ... Jack in the Box initiated a number of firsts in the fast-food industry. For instance, it was the first major chain of its kind to start as a drive-thru. This operator also was the first to introduce fast-food menu items that are now staples for many chains, including a breakfast sandwich ...
Food safety trends: in an increasingly health-conscious society, more operators rely on antimicrobial technology, HACCP-based safety programs, and strict temperature control to prevent devastating outbreaks.
Mar 01, 2006; ... There's a good reason why the dentist tells you to brush your teeth every day. If you don't know it, shame on you. But in case you forgot, brushing prevents plaque from building up in between your teeth and causing harmful bacteria to invade your gums, which can lead to disease, ...
The country club: this exclusive country club's extensive renovation produces a classic restaurant-style kitchen with separate a la carte and banquet sections, high ceilings and windows bringing in natural light, external walk-in coolers accessible from inside and a bakery within a walk-in unit.(facility design: project of the month)(Restaurant review)
Mar 01, 2006; ... In the fall of 2005, members of The Country Club in Pepper Pike, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, were introduced to a contemporary, restaurant-style foodservice operation unlike anything they or members at most country clubs have experienced. A major clubhouse renovation placed more emphasis ...
Darrin Bushong: C&T Design and Equipment Co. Inc., Columbus, Ohio.(industry experience)
Mar 01, 2006; ... Darrin Bushong, a manager for C&T Design and Equipment Co. Inc., Columbus, Ohio, is always there for his clients--from a project's kick-off to its completion, and evervthing in between. "It's basically a higher level of service that I provide for my clients," he said. "I try to ...
Very cool cook-chill: cook-chill equipment and production methods offer operators the ability to dramatically save food and labor costs, provide higher levels of food safety, and deliver consistent, high-quality products to customers.
Mar 01, 2006; ... The origins of cook-chill production lie in the institutional foodservice environment, where centralized food production facilities for the military, healthcare patient feeding, and in other forward-looking noncommercial segments first pioneered the concept. Like a lot of other modern ...
Hatco Corp.(products)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Hatco Corp. The Model HQT-1 Quick Thaw utilizes a combination of regulated water temperature and pressurized sprayers to take food from freezer To plate in minutes. The ...
Blendtec.(products)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Blendtec The BDI combines product dispensing with an enclosed blending station in a footprint measuring 12" wide x 20" deep x 31 3/4" high. The narrow ...
Detecto Scale Co.(products)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Detecto Scale Co. This stainless-steel can opener is NSF-certified, opens a variety of can shapes and sizes and features a ...
Advance Tabco.(products)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Advance Tabco The Model EPC-40 enclosed pan cabinet comes equipped with 5" poly casters and a front-mounted plastic handle with a self-catching door latch ....
Villeroy & Boch.(products)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Villeroy & Boch The Bento Party Plate s suitable for use at unseated buffets, receptions and other catered events. Uniquely shaded and inspired by its Japanese namesake the china plate ...
Cooper-Atkins Corp.(waterproof thermometers)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Cooper-Atkins Corp. Coolit-Rite[TM] waterproof thermometers feature an alarm that sounds when current temperatures drop below 41[degrees]F. or time expires. The unit monitors cooling to ensure HACCP ...
Hoshizaki America Inc.
Mar 01, 2006 ... Hoshizaki America Inc. Embedded in select components of all of this maker's ice machines, the HoshiGuard Antimicrobial Agent protects the inside of the ice machine as well as the scoop. Used in combination with routine ...
Electrolux Professional Inc.(dishwasher)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Electrolux Professional Inc. This hood-type dishwasher features a 2-hp wash pump and three automatic wash cycles plus a rinse cycle with constant temperatures for sanitizing. Additional features include a 3-gal. atmospheric ...
Alto-Shaam Inc.(electric model)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Alto-Shaam Inc. The Platinum Series ASC4G gas convection oven has a 12-pan capacity and features a transverse-flow burner system to provide even cooking without the need to rotate pans. Controlled ...
Bunn Corp.(products)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Bunn Corp. This tea brewer brews 16.3 to 26.7 gals. of tea per hour into servers that can hold up to 4 gals. Trunk sizes available in 253/4" or 29" for extra-tall servers. Equipped with a SplashGard[R] ...
FreshMarx/Paxar.(products)
Mar 01, 2006 ... FreshMarx/Paxar The DualFlex[TM] labeling system helps simplify date-coding procedures for operators who use a dual-day, hand-applied process. Used in tandem with the ...
Everpure Inc.(products)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Everpure Inc. The ESO cartridge features a 503-gal. capacity with 150 ppm incoming water hardness, and can be configured into twin, triple and quad systems. Precoat ...
ColdTech/Jimex.(products)
Mar 01, 2006 ... ColdTech/Jimex This 40-cu.-ft. two-glass door freezer, Model J2GF-40S, features two recessed interior lights and polyurethane insulation ...
The Vollrath Co., LLC.(products)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Vollroth Co., LLC These rectangular serving trays feature 18-8 stainless-steel construction, contemporary geometric styling, satin-finished rims, mirror-finished ...
Eagle Group.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Quik-Set[R] shelving can accommodate up to 1,000 lbs. of weight per shelf, and is suitable for use in both wet and dry shelving environments. Features 16- or 14-gauge, stainless-steel or ...
Update International.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Pro-Grip kitchen tools are dishwasher-safe and feature an ergonomic, non-slip soft grip for fatigue-free use, and an oversized hanging hole for added convenience. Available ...
Amana.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Model RC30S microwave oven offers 3000 watts of power for fast heating and accommodates two 4" half-pans. Features include 100 programmable menu items, 11 power levels, and a ...
Servend, Manitowoc Foodservice Group, The Manitowoc Co.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The IcePic[TM] dispensing system features all-in-one technology, offering users a choice of cubed or crushed ice. Simply select the ...
Cleveland Range, an Enodis Co.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... This food pump features the ability to adjust volume from 20 oz. to 128 oz. per stroke, adjustable speed control, and an air-operated product dispensing valve for accurate portion control. A 24"-wide cabinet houses the pump and comes with an 8'-long flushing hose for ...
Continental Refrigerator.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Environmentally friendly Value Line reach-in refrigerators feature 3" non-CFC polyurethane foam insulation, cam-action lift-off hinges, 5" casters and an external dial thermometer. Doors, interior ...
Hobart Corp.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The WastePro system handles foodservice waste that includes food, paper, cardboard, milk cartons, straws, napkins, aluminum foil and more. Features include polished stainless-steel surfaces and enclosure panels; a one-piece, ...
Lancaster Colony Commercial Products.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Operators can use this line of martini glasses not only as drinkware but also as serving vessels for small desserts or ...
USECO, Standex Food Service Group (not pictured).(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The EPCO combination holding or proofing cabinet is available in a choice of two models: HP1A-LX-UA and HP1S-LX-UA. The undercounter unit includes a ...
InterMetro Industries Corp.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The C5[TM] cabinet line features universal slides that accommodate 18" x 26" sheet pans or 12" x 20" steam ...
American Metalcraft.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Beehive cocktail shakers feature beehive ridges for a retro look and a three-piece mirror-finish ...
C&K Products, Div. Tomlinson Industries.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Labeled "ONLY ICE," the C-kure[R] Ice Tote features a 6-gal. capacity that transports 25 lbs. The ergonomic unit ...
The Delfield Co., an Enodis Co.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... LiquiTec rails and cold pans stay cool through eutectic fluid permanently sealed in a jacket surrounding the pan opening. Available in a ...
Sanyo Refrigeration, Div. Asbury Foodservice.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... This refrigeration line features a stainless-steel exterior/interior, automatic evaporation, 2 1/2" of insulation, ...
Cadco Ltd.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Switch Air convection oven includes four new models with all-stainless-steel construction, a reversible fan and digital ...
NEMCO Food Equipment.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The CanPRO[R] can opener cuts along the lid's seam around the outside of the can, leaving the circumference and lip of the ...
Vita-Mix Corp.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Compact Cover for the maker's Blending Station[R] blender features a streamlined design that ...
Cres Cor.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The ChillTemp[TM] mobile refrigerated cabinet is fully insulated and features a forced-air system that holds food and beverages at temperatures ...
Globe Food Equipment Co.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Model 3600 manual slicer features a permanently attached knife ring guard and a knife cover interlock. The 12" gear-driven ...
Bakers Pride Oven Co. Inc.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... This Step-Up Open-Burner Saute Range features a stainless-steel landing ledge, backsplash and slide-out crumb tray. The gas countertop unit is ...
San Jamar.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Venue[TM] line of napkin dispensers features a larger capacity and interchangeable ...
MIWE.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Econo 1826 bake oven comes equipped with controls that offer 30 baking programs, 12 of which are direct picture presets, each with five baking phases, pulsing and ...
Homer Laughlin China Co.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Now available in a Peacock Blue color, the Fiesta[R] line of china contains four- and five-piece place settings and an array of pieces including plates, platters, bowls, cups, mugs and ...
Follett Corp.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Symphony[TM] 110 Series of ice and water dispensers offers 90 lbs. of storage capacity and is suitable for use as a second source of ice. The units feature the Maestro[TM] ...
EdgeCraft Corp.(product marketplace)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Chef'sChoice[R] Sharp-N'-Hone[R] Model 325 electric knife sharpener is suited for use in small kitchens, C-stores, delicatessens and more. The compact unit sharpens ...