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January 3, 2011
SELLING SAFETY AS DEALER VALUE
No matter where you go, you have to deal with the Internet. You can use it to your advantage, but so can your competitors. It has its strengths. But it has its weaknesses too, and one of the biggest chinks in its armor is a certain credibility problem, as we’ve said here before. One other…
January 3, 2011
MEASURING THE RIGHT THINGS
I love–and hate–metrics, and so should you. On the plus side, measuring something gives you a fact, something concrete. If you’re measuring the right things, you have a shot at good decisions. The trouble with metrics is that you can waste a lot of time measuring the wrong things. And even under the best of…
January 3, 2011
SPRING USA OPENS NEW TECHNICAL SERVICE CENTER
Spring USA has announced that all technical services, including warranty and repair, will be performed at its new service center in Naperville, Ill. “The creation of this central induction service center, adjacent to our office and warehouse, will enable Spring USA to provide improved response and attention to the needs of our customers,” stated Tom…
January 3, 2011
MARTIN JOINS STRUCTURAL CONCEPTS
Structural Concepts has named Wayne Martin as its eastern regional foodservice sales manager, covering the East Coast and some additional territories. Martin joins the Muskegon, Mich., manufacturer of refrigerated display cases with a 30-year resume in the foodservice equipment industry, including experience in customer service, marketing and sales. He has also served as liaison to Foodservice Consultants…
January 3, 2011
USD’s Great Leap Forward
The University of San Diego’s Student Life Pavilion raises the proverbial bar with a cutting-edge combo of street food, market and education—all in a LEED-approved setting.
January 3, 2011
Carbonated Beverage Dispenser Gallery
For your latest options in carbonated beverage dispensers, check out these products.
January 3, 2011
T.G.I.Friday’s Plans Bigger Splash Across The Pond
Carlson Cos. has acquired the remaining 60% stake in T.G.I. Friday’s U.K. operations from its joint-venture partner, European buyout firm AAC Capital Partners, for $50 million. Now it says it plans to invest another $30 million to open new U.K. restaurants. It also will spend $20 million to remodel and maintain existing locations there. The…
January 3, 2011
Fast Food To Return To Afghan Bases
The King and the Colonel are back–the U.S. military has lifted a seven-month ban on fast-food restaurants and retail stores at American bases in Afghanistan. Fast-food outlets, including Burger Kings and KFCs, were ordered closed in February by former U.S. commander Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the military was boosting its troop strength in Afghanistan. The…
January 3, 2011
DQ Plans 60% Unit Growth In China Next Year
Orders for soft-serve machines and freezers should be going up soon, at least if Dairy Queen is your customer. International Dairy Queen plans to increase its presence in China by more than 60% by the end of 2011. The Edina, Minn., company already counts China as its fastest-growing and second-largest market (after the United States)….
January 3, 2011
Curtis Names Schneider To Head National Accounts
Dan Schneider is in a new sales post at Wilbur Curtis Co., which recently named him as v.p.-national accounts. The announcement was made by Kevin Curtis, v.p.-sales and marketing, who said, “Dan’s vast industry experience with Curtis makes him a great fit for this position. As our former northern region vice president, Dan made a…
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