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January 3, 2011
Court Rules Chipotle Counters Violate ADA Height Rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that the actions taken by two San Diego-area Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants to accommodate disabled customers violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, hearing the case of Maurizio Antoninetti vs. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., ruled that a written “Customers With…
January 3, 2011
Food Safety Bill Languishes In D.C.
The clock is ticking, mid-term elections are nearing, and it doesn’t look likely that the federal food safety bill that’s been gathering dust in the Senate is going to go anywhere soon. Despite broad bipartisan support, S.510 Food Safety Modernization Act remains deadlocked. Legislators say that the measure might not be perfect but it is…
January 3, 2011
New Year’s Day In California Includes Trans Fat Ban, Part 2
The second phase of California’s ban on artificial trans fats in most foodservice facilities and retail bakeries takes effect Jan. 1. California is the only state that bans restaurants and bakeries from using fats, oils or margarines that contain trans fat. Under the first phase, which took effect Jan. 1, 2010, restaurants and bakeries had…
January 3, 2011
Bargreen Ellingson
BARGREEN ELLINGSON FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT & DESIGN—now marking its 50th year in the business—celebrated the grand opening in June of a showcase location in Denver. The new store includes a showroom in its approximately 30,000-sq.-ft. space and will be a distribution point for the Tacoma, Wash., company’s growing customer base in the Denver area. Bargreen Ellingson…
January 3, 2011
Dave & Buster’s
New owners for Dave & Buster’s: The Dallas chain’s private-equity parent, Wellspring Capital Management LLC, has agreed to sell the 56-unit chain to Oak Hill Capital Partners for $570 million. The deal, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to be finalized by the second quarter of the year. Dave & Buster’s specializes in dining and…
January 3, 2011
WENDY’S/ARBY’S INKS DEAL FOR RUSSIA
To Russia with love: Wendy’s/Arby’s Int’l., subsidiary of Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, announced in August it has signed a major agreement with Wenrus Restaurant Group Ltd. to build 180 dual-branded Wendy’s/Arby’s restaurants in Russia over the next 10 years. Headquartered in Moscow, WRG is affiliated with Food Service Capital, which currently operates 28 restaurants, including Goodman Steak…
January 3, 2011
TALKING ABOUT REAL ISSUES
One of the reasons I’ve always liked Rick Ellingson, my longtime friend, principal at Bargreen Ellingson, and a FEDA past-president, is that he’s never been afraid to tell you what he thinks. If you don’t believe me, ask him "Who’s the customer?" sometime. And one of the things he thinks about, cogently, are channel issues…
January 3, 2011
CARLISLE PROMOTES GUSTAFSON, HUTTON
Jacqui Gustafson has been promoted to v.p.-marketing for Carlisle FoodService Products. The company veteran previously coordinated global healthcare marketing as v.p.-healthcare marketing for Carlisle, and prior to that, served as v.p.-marketing for Dinex Co., a Carlisle brand. In addition, Brian Hutton has been promoted to director-business development at the Oklahoma City company; the former director…
January 3, 2011
SAN JAMAR-CHEF REVIVAL RESTRUCTURES BRANDS
Smallwares and chef apparel supplier San Jamar-Chef Revival has made many changes in its executive offices thanks to the restructuring of its two brands. David Anastasi has joined the Elkhorn, Wis., company as director of national-distribution accounts. Moving from consultant into a full-time role with SJCR is Kim de la Villefromoy, who will serve as…
January 3, 2011
NACUFS TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING SERVICE
Top honors for campus dining professionals are on the agenda for members of the National Association of College & University Food Services. Members can nominate their colleagues for NACUFS’ most prestigious awards, including the Theodore W. Minah Distinguished Service Award, given for outstanding and enduring contribution to the foodservice industry and to the association. Three…
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