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February 16, 2011
NRA Forecasts 1.1% Real Growth For Foodservice In 2011
The National Restaurant Association predicts the foodservice industry will reverse three consecutive years of real declines in sales and post nominal sales growth of 3.6% and real growth of 1.1% in 2011. Menu-price inflation is forecast at 2.5%. The group released its annual forecast during a media webinar Feb. 1. “As the national economy is…
February 16, 2011
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…
February 16, 2011
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…
February 16, 2011
NRA’s Performance Index Pushed 1.1 Point Higher In December
After a disappointing fall-back in November, the Restaurant Performance Index maintained by the National Restaurant Association posted a strong 1.1 point gain in the December survey, moving to 101, clearly ahead of the 100 point that marks the difference between industry expansion and contraction. The index has shown gains for three of the past four…
February 16, 2011
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…
February 16, 2011
MAFSI Barometer Jumps 5% In Fourth Quarter; First Positive Quarter Since 2007
Equipment and supplies sales rose a dramatic 5% in the fourth quarter 2010 versus the same quarter in ’09, according to the latest data from the Business Barometer fielded by the Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry. It was the first positive number for the Barometer since the fourth quarter ’07. All five regions…
February 16, 2011
Optimism Pervades Aisles Of The NAFEM Show
One thing was inordinately clear during The NAFEM Show, which concluded last Saturday, Feb. 12: Everyone, and we mean everyone, was extremely optimistic about the show and the equipment and supplies market. As one manufacturers’ rep intoned to us, alluding to the Eagles song, “We haven’t seen that spirit here since…well, maybe 2005.” Not that…
February 16, 2011
Post-NAFEM, International Shows Beckon
We know your feet are still recovering from walking the aisles at NAFEM, and your Blackberry is full of new contacts and product ideas. But there are a few more shows you might not want to miss. Equipment is the focus at INTERNORGA in Hamburg, Germany. The 85th annual International Fair for the Hotel, Restaurant,…
February 11, 2011
Central Makes Sense
Denver’s City Sheriff’s Dept. and city task force officials prove progressive by approving a central food processing facility not included in the original renovation plan.
February 11, 2011
Any Way You Slice It
Automatic or manual, countertop slicers make short work of meats, cheeses and veggies. Special features make them safer than ever.
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