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January 3, 2011
DEALERS BATTLE FOR INTERIOR DESIGN BID RIGHTS
At least two state legislatures are mulling bills threatening dealers’ and consultants’ ability to practice interior design. The Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association opposes the bills, stating that they would prevent FEDA members from bidding or working on state contracts by creating a restrictive occupational licensing law. FEDA and the Foodservice Consultants Society Int’l. have joined…
January 3, 2011
SOUTHERN STAINLESS FINISHES UP W.A. BROWN PURCHASE
Southern Stainless Equipment Co., a manufacturer of walk-in freezers and stainless steel kitchen equipment, has completed its purchase of former competitor W.A. Brown & Son in Salisbury, N.C. The Waynesboro, Va., manufacturer bought half of the company earlier this year and acquired the rest about a week ago. Southern Stainless Pres. Larry Rouse told The…
January 3, 2011
DURAY BUYS BARING
In a deal that combines two powerhouse dealer bid houses, Duray/J.F. Duncan Industries has purchased Baring Industries, a Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., subsidiary of Electrolux Professional. Duray is headquartered in Downey, Calif. Duray Pres. Johnny Wong told FER Fortnightly that the two contract E&S dealers will operate as separate brands. Key management at Baring, including company…
January 3, 2011
NEW ENERGY STAR RULES DEBUT JANUARY 1
Dealers should be hearing updates from equipment manufacturers about enhanced testing and new verification requirements for equipment wearing the Energy Star label. New rules go into effect Jan. 1. For the full story, check FER‘s homepage at
January 3, 2011
AN INTERVENTION FOR ENERGY STAR?
As this edition of FER Dealer Report wings its way into cyberspace, all’s not well at Energy Star. In fact, references to Dr. Frankenstein come to mind. As in “What kind of monster is this?” Good intentions, road to hell, unintended consequences, all those phrases come to mind, in fact. EPA’s Energy Star program, for…
January 3, 2011
Forecast 2011: E&S Sales Likely To Grow This Year
Trends In 2010 Signal Moderate Uptick In ’11
January 3, 2011
Full Speed Ahead
When the U.S. Naval Academy embarked on a mission to completely renovate its more than 60-year old galley, it started by building a temporary modular kitchen complex right next door—ramping up speed and efficiency in the process.
January 3, 2011
Supplies 2010: What’s Hot In Smallwares & Tabletop
Granted, it’s been a tough couple years for the foodservice equipment and supplies industry. But when we took the pulse of dealers across the country on trends in smallwares and tabletop, we found a lot happening and a great deal of consensus in many areas. Among highlights: Spending on smallwares and tabletop is up. Food…
January 3, 2011
Kiosks Help Tossed Mix Its Venues
With only half a dozen stores, Tossed is a small chain. But its new expansion plans might change that profile. The Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., gourmet salad chain is taking its concept into kiosks. The modular kiosk design, available in multiple configurations, takes the Tossed concept into malls, food courts and open-air settings where the 12-year-old…
January 3, 2011
Burger King Goes Private, Is Sold To 3G
The news was all over the papers last week: Burger King was for sale. Once the smoke cleared, it was announced that the world’s No. 2 burger chain had agreed to be purchased by private-equity firm 3G Capital for about $4 billion. At the time of the announcement, Burger King’s market value was estimated at…
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