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Sysco Corporation Commissions Expansion of British Columbia Distribution Center

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 04, 2010

SUGAR LAND, TX (March 4, 2010 - Marketwire)—Researched by Industrial Info Resources—Sysco Food Service of Vancouver Incorporated, a subsidiary of leading...

U.S. Foodservice-San Francisco to Install Methanol Fuel Cells to Power Pallet Jacks

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 15, 2010

San Francisco, CA (July 15, 2010 - Vocus)—As part of its ongoing commitment to conservation, U.S. Foodservice-San Francisco purchased 40 methanol fuel...

AGAR Brings On New VP of Operations and Credit Manager

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 21, 2010

(October 18, 2010)—New England Wholesale food distributor AGAR, product specialist for independent restaurants, retailers and other foodservice providers...

Jake's Finer Foods To Acquire Gourmet Ranch

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 22, 2011

HOUSTON (March 21, 2011)—Jake’s Finer Foods announced that it will be acquiring certain assetsof Houston-based Gourmet Ranch, a processor of custom cut,...

Let the kids decide

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 15, 1997

Childrens' opinions are a powerful part of the dining decision, not only for fast-food restaurants, but also for casual-dining chains that appeal particularly to families.

Jim Lavender, EVP, Retiring From Ben E. Keith Foods

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 04, 2011

Jim Lavender, Executive VP of Purchasing & National Accounts for Ben E. Keith Foods, is retiring Sept. 30. According to the company’s news release, he...

Spell it like it is

By Bill Main on Jul. 12, 2000

Is your host or hostess making a good first impression? By pronouncing the names of guests correctly, this impression can be improved. Try this idea.

Nominations Open For 2012 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 15, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 15, 2011)—The United Fresh Foundation is looking for nominations for the upcoming 2012 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards...

It ain't about the food

By Bill Main on Oct. 17, 2001

Marketing is one of the least understood disciplines in foodservice. Your brand image and brand integrity are delicate, fragile images in the mind of your customer.

The week in ideas, March 12, 2012

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 12, 2012

Yellow is the new green. Restaurants in Harrisburg hire cops. And sushi takes an assembly-line approach.

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