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January 17, 2011
Yum! Focuses On Emerging Markets Overseas, Will Sell LJS, A&W
As we went to press Jan. 18, Yum! Brands announced plans to sell its Long John Silver’s and A&W All-American Food Restaurants concepts. The company is in the process of identifying possible buyers for the chains’ 1,630 restaurants, all of which are owned and operated by franchisees. With the company’s sharpened focus on international expansion,…
January 17, 2011
Most Markets Continued To Experience Traffic Declines in Third Quarter, Says NPD
The U.S. was not alone in continuing to see traffic declines in the third quarter last year, reports The NPD Group. While the U.S. saw a slight traffic decline of 0.7%, other major economies continued to struggle, especially in Europe. Traffic fell another 2.4% in the United Kingdom and 2.6% in Spain. Both markets have,…
January 17, 2011
‘Focus, Depth, Speed’ Goals Of Manitowoc Foodservice Changes
Manitowoc Foodservice has announced the next stage of its ongoing evolution to enhance market responsiveness around the globe, from product development to customer contact and support. Changes to Manitowoc’s organizational structure, effective immediately, are “not a deviation, but a refinement” of the company’s ongoing strategy to enhance “focus, depth and speed” in supporting customers everywhere,…
January 17, 2011
General Economic Forecasts Show Marked Improvement
Forecasts for the U.S. economy improved substantially in early January, according to the latest consensus forecasts from Blue Chip Economic Indicators. The forecast for growth of real gross domestic product in 2011 rose an unusual half point during the past month, jumping to 3.1% on an annualized basis. If it really happens, it will be…
January 10, 2011
FEDA NAMES UID SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association has announced the recipients of its 2011 University of Industrial Distribution scholarships. Twenty-one individuals representing 11 dealer companies received Education Foundation scholarships for the program, which concentrates on the industrial wholesale-distribution industry. It is run through Purdue University, March 7-11, in Indianapolis. The individuals and their companies are: Mike Arias,…
January 10, 2011
IN MEMORIAM: WALT HENNEBAUL
Walt Hennebaul, a long-time member and past board member of the Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry, passed away Dec. 20 after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was 70. Hennebaul was a founder of Master-Marketing Sunlow in Atlanta. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marianne; daughters Patty and Terri; sons…
January 10, 2011
NEW DIGS FOR FOCUS FOODSERVICE
In order to provide for continued growth, Focus Foodservice, LLC has moved its headquarters to 300 Knightsbridge Parkway, Ste. 500, Lincolnshire, Ill. 60069. “The new facility is much larger, allowing us to continue to increase staff as our business grows. The layout of the new building is designed to foster teamwork, where cross-functional teams can…
January 10, 2011
TOMLINSON CELEBRATES A CENTURY OF BUSINESS
Tomlinson Industries is joining an exclusive club in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry. This year, the manufacturer–founded by A.E. Tomlinson in 1911 as Tomlinson Steam Specialty Co., representing a line of steam valves—is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Among the planned celebrations is an invitation-only reception at next month’s NAFEM Show. Founder Tomlinson branched out…
January 10, 2011
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES AT MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE INCLUDE DEALER SALES POST
Sweeping organizational changes announced last week at Manitowoc Foodservice include a number of executive appointments affecting dealers. Gary Dykstra has been appointed v.p. of sales for the company’s dealer channel. Dykstra, formerly v.p./g.m. of Lincoln Foodservice, takes over from Chris Karssiens, who has been named v.p./g.m. for custom fabrication and refrigeration, including the Delfield and…
January 10, 2011
PECINKA FERRI ADDS A SALES ASSOCIATE
Joseph Louis Ferri has joined Pecinka Ferri Associates in Little Falls, N.J. In his new role as sales associate, Ferri will be responsible for dealer and consultant sales and support and end-user calls. The Johnson & Wales graduate will work with Chef Cliff MacTavish to coordinate product demos and training. Ferri joins the New York…
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