Buffalo Wild Wings is just the first piece of a potential restaurant empire. Arby’s Restaurant Group’s $2.9 billion deal, which closed Monday, will signal the beginning of Inspire Brands Inc., chief executive Paul Brown told The Wall Street Journal. As for what’s next, Brown outlined an ambitious future that includes purchasing “brands that span multiple… read more
Boelter Cos. boosted its presence in the Southeast with the January opening in metro Atlanta of its third national Boelter SuperStore. The 10,000 sq.ft. store, like the one the dealer opened in Chicago 18 months ago, is modeled after Boelter’s original Milwaukee SuperStore. The new 50,000 sq.ft. location in Duluth, Ga., also includes service, warehouse… read more
Last week, foodservice equipment manufacturers and reps gathered at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida, for four days of learning and networking at MAFSI 2018, reports Tina Nielsen. More than 600 delegates turned out for MAFSI 2018, among them 200 manufacturers and 340 reps. As MAFSI president Chris Jeens pointed out, this was… read more
Many market forecasters confidently predict that the global heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) market will grow rapidly to approximately $155 billion USD by 2022, up dramatically from its 2013 estimate of $91 billion, due to construction projections and urbanization in developing nations. How do we sustain that growth using current vapor-compression technology? Developed for… read more
RSI is proud to announce a new Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technologies program. Students can complete the training program in as little as 6 months. “We are excited to announce this accelerated HVAC program to meet the need for qualified technicians. Our new 6 month program provides new students and transitioning military personnel into… read more
With a planned total investment of $32 million, Milwaukee Tool is proposing another major expansion at their global new product development center in Brookfield, Wisconsin. A 114,500 square foot, multi-story building would be built on an existing 3.5 acre lot owned by Milwaukee Tool, bringing their global headquarter space from 190,000 square feet, originally, to… read more
Hangman Corp. unveils new branding to express the company’s renewed focus on divisional expert consulting. Now, the parent company will be The Maven Group with three main divisions: Forge Craft Foodservice, Maverick Healthcare Outfitters and Resquip Foodservice Supply. The Forge Craft Foodservice division will continue to specialize in contract commercial design and build foodservice projects,… read more
Carlisle Cos. has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Carlisle FoodService Products (CFS) to The Jordan Co., a New York-based private equity firm, for $750 million in cash. The transaction, announced February 1, is expected to close within the first quarter of 2018. CFS manufactures supplies, table coverings, cookware, displayware, storage containers,… read more
BY RACHEL JACKSON – Social Hire The best employees can help you to take your business to the next level. Their skills, dedication and drive are key to your success. But how do you make sure you find and hire the best of the best? Here are seven tips for hiring an all-star employee who… read more
By: CNBC Make IT.- Suzy Welch How you’re perceived at work is crucial to your success. While you’re not always going to please everyone, developing a bad reputation can hold you back from getting the job, pay raise or new project you’ve been eyeing. According to bestselling management author and CNBC contributor Suzy Welch, a… read more