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On February 17, 2009, federal law requires that all full-power television broadcast stations stop broadcasting in analog format and broadcast only in digital format. Congress mandated the conversion to all-digital television broadcasting, also known as the digital television (DTV) transition, because all-digital broadcasting will free up frequencies for public safety communications (such as police, fire, and emergency rescue). For more information about the DTV transition, visit www.dtv.gov, which also provides links to several other informative websites, or contact the FCC’s Consumer Center by e-mailing "mailto:dtvinfo@fcc.gov"; calling 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) or writing to: Federal Communications Commission; Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau; Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Division 445 12th Street, SW Washington, DC 20554.
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Twice a year the Tampa Bay Rays MLB baseball team gives back to the community in a big way. Fortunately, this year, and hopefully for years to come, the FRLA Educational Foundation is the grateful recipient. “The benefit to the Educational Foundation's ProStart and LMP programs will be tremendous,” said FRLAEF V.P. Drew McLeod. The event is scheduled for Monday, June 30, and will take place during their night game vs. the Boston Red Sox. Featuring a "Live Broadcast Auction" and a large selection of "Silent Auction" items, viewers will be encouraged to watch the game and call in bids for major vacation packages, likely to include a trip to Boston, Napa Valley and more. Carol Dover, our president and CEO will co-chair the event with a yet-to-be announced Tampa Bay celebrity. Members are encouraged to participate via donation of gift certificate items. Please contact Dannette Lynch at 727-642-3404 to contribute.
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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar in Coral Gables has named Chris Wakeman as Chef Partner, Tim Trushel as Wine Manager, and Christina Ward as Director of Private Dining. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is located at 2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevard.
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Channel Manufacturing, Port Washington, NY., has joined the PRIDE Marketing Group effective June 1, 2008. Channel manufactures Aluminum & Stainless Steel material food handling equipment. They service the entire U.S. from its main facility in New York and it’s new factory in Miramar. For more information call 866.712.7283 or visit www.channelmfg.com.
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The Forum in Fort Myers, opening in the summer of 2008 at I-75 & Colonial Blvd will include Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries, Bajio Mexican Grill, and Subway. Within the Forum, Holiday Inn Express has started construction and the Hyatt Place has bought some land on SR82. Across the street from the Forum, Candlewood Suites has just opened an 80 room hotel. Information is available at www.forumatfortmyers.com.
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Since 1987, MicroFridge® has provided the 3 in 1 combination refrigerator, freezer, and microwave for small spaces as needed in Hotels and Motels, Colleges and Universities. MicroFridge® combination appliances are energy efficient and cost-effective. MicroFridge® products feature patented Safe Plug™ technology that enables one-plug-to-the-wall operation and reduces electrical draw. MicroFridge® also offers Maytag and Whirlpool commercial laundry equipment and program options as well as Maytag, Amana and Magic Chef domestic appliances. For more information products 800-994-0165.
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Blue Bunny is bringing the gelateria experience into restaurants nationwide effective June 1st., by making Blue Bunny Gelato available for the foodservice industry. Gelato, Italian ice cream made from milk, sugar, and other flavorings, has unique characteristics that differentiates it from traditional ice cream: Gelato has significantly less butterfat than the typical 10-18 percent in ice cream. With lower butterfat content, at 5-8 percent, the flavor is more prominent to the tongue and melts in the mouth faster. “Gelato is a different experience than ice cream,” said Denise Gengler, Blue Bunny Marketing Manager – Foodservice National Accounts. “We’ve found that restaurant operators are asking for gelato to provide a ‘Gelateria’ experience for consumers at their favorite restaurant.” Blue Bunny, founded in 1913, is a brand of Wells’ Dairy, Inc. — the largest family-owned and managed dairy processor in the United States. Today, more than 500 Blue Bunny-branded products, including ice cream, frozen dairy desserts and novelties, can be found across the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Wells’ Dairy, Inc. is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa.
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James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina has announced that David Mullen has been appointed executive chef for the recently opened Bourbon Steak Miami, A Michael Mina restaurant, at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in Aventura, Florida. Mina also announced that Paola Hutto has been appointed pastry chef for the restaurant. “I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with Chef Mina, whom I consider to be an incredible culinary talent. He’s assembled a great team at Bourbon Steak Miami with a level of professionalism that’s hard to match in South Florida and I am eager to be part of that mix, “offered Mullen.
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As of As of 24 April 2008, Euro-Bake has joined the Lantmännen Unibake Group. Lantmännen Unibake, is the largest manufacturer in Northern Europe of bread products for the service and convenience store sectors, focusing on customers all over the world with a comprehensive range of bakery products, sausage and hamburger bread, store-baked bread and frozen bread. Its first production facility in the United States is with the acquisition of Euro-Bake in St. Petersburg. The company is also the world's largest producer of Danish pastries. Lantmännen Unibake offers the world’s largest selection of bread and bakery products on a global basis. Euro-Bake can be contacted at www.eurobake.com.
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The Diplomat Shoppes at Del Prado in Cape Coral, is a mixed use office and retail center near the intersection of Del Prado Boulevard North and Diplomat Parkway East, just North of Pine Island Road. This center is intended for approximately 108,485 square feet of commercial real estate, composed of approximately 76,485 square feet for retail and approximately 32,000 square feet office. Expected breaking ground is for the summer of 2008 and a construction period of 9 months with delivery to the first retail and office occupants in the spring of 2009. For more information on the retail or office space contact Stephen Luta, CCIM or Alec M. Luta, CCIM at 239-850-9155.
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The Clorox Company is now offering their new Green WorksTM cleaners. Green Works cleaners, part of the Commercial Solutions line, are made from ingredients taken from coconuts and lemon oils. They are biodegradable and are packaged in bottles that are recyclable. The Green Works line include natural cleaning products for use in restaurants, hotels and other foodservice establishments. For all details visit www.cloroxprofessional.com.
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Armand de Brignac is releasing its much anticipated Blanc de Blancs champagne this summer, following on the successful heels of Armand’s Brut Gold and Pink Rose. Rooted in the rich heritage of the Cattier family and the Montagne de Reims terroir (French Champagne’s most prestigious appellation),the exclusive Armand de Brignac Blanc de Blancs blend is packaged in an antique silver bottle with silver pewter paperless labels applied by hand. The Blanc de Blancs is a pale-gold Chardonnay Champagne produced in the traditional, old-world style, from grape to glass. The company is available at www.armanddebrignac.com.
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Smart Candle®, a Minneapolis-based global distributor of LED (light-emitting diode) technology, announced that Kona Grill, an American grill and sushi bar with 18 major market locations, will equip its restaurants with Smart Candle’s LED candles, distinguished among LED competitors for the realistic flicker of their “flame.” Kona Grill is the latest among Smart Candle’s growing roster of hospitality clients seeking the energy savings and improved safety of Smart Candle’s wickless, wax-less candles. The rechargeable Platinum Series candles selected by Kona Grill are safe to use with flammable materials and will not blow out in the wind. Smart Candle provides the benefits of patented LED intelligent technology to commercial and retail customers. More information is available at www.smartcandle.com.
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The 13th Annual Bank of America Wine and Culinary Celebration held at the Museum of Discovery and Science on April 11, 2008 raised $105,000 for the Museum. Over 1,000 guests enjoyed cuisine, music, and a bountiful silent auction. The presenting sponsor was Bank of America, and the exclusive beverage sponsor was Southern Wine and Spirits. This event was chaired this year by Bank of America President of Broward County Mark Maller, Leon Garza of LG Capital Solutions, LLC and Dr. Wilhelmina Mack of W. Mack & Associates, Inc. The event featured a progressive sequence of wine and food pairings selected to educate and entertain guests. Thirty of South Florida’s top restaurants and chefs were represented, as well as 200 wines, beers and spirits from around the world. Highlighting the evening were some of South Florida’s top restaurants such as Big City Tavern, Bonefish Grill of Fort Lauderdale, Christina Wan’s, Christine’s, Cookies by Design, Crepe Maker, FISH, Galanga, Himmarshee Bar & Grille, Jackson’s Steakhouse, La Marquise Desserts, Inc., Mancini’s Ristorante, My Market and Deli, Nespresso Business Coffee Solutions, Riley McDermott’s, Rino’s Tuscan Grill, Stork’s Café, Taverna Opa of Fort Lauderdale, The Capital Grille, The Four Rivers Contemporary Thai Kitchen The Melting Pot, The River House, Thierry’s Catering, Trina Restaurant & Lounge, Valentino’s Cucina Italiana, Vienna Café & Wine Bar, and We Take the Cake.
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BizTrader.com has launched an online global marketplace for buying or selling a company, valuing a business, and finding a lender or investment. Geared specifically for small businesses, BizTrader.com’s wide range of services incorporate Web 2.0 functionality including blogging, video capability, mass listing syndication and distribution, RSS feeds, chat boards, and real-time, automated translation between English, Spanish and Chinese. BizTrader.com is a global marketplace for small business. It services people who want to buy or sell a company, product or asset, value a business, find a lender or find an investor. BizTrader.com was launched in March 2008.
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The Panini Grill series by Electrolux DITO now has a higher quality construction for better durability. The new Panini Grills are enhanced with a completely stainless steel chassis and front panel. Electrolux is available at www.electroluxusa.com/professional.
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A new retail mixed-use development in Kissimmee situated on 100 acres, Registry Park is in the works. Featuring 1.2 million square feet of specialty retail, anchor retail and dining in a resort-style residential setting the new Registry Park is adjacent to Reunion and Greg Norman’s ChampionsGate – one of the country’s premier residential/golf resort communities. Registry Park opens in the Fall 2009 with restaurant tenants to be announced at a later date. Founded in 1987, Thomas Enterprises is a visionary real estate development company that specializes in creating dynamic places where commerce, life and leisure intersect. Capabilities encompass master-planned communities and mixed-used projects, as well as retail, hotel, residential and office developments. The company has developed more than 40 million square feet of retail property valued at $4 billion, plus owns more than 20,000 acres of prime, developable land throughout the U.S. and can be reached at www.thomasent.com.
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There are two styles of Shortening Shuttles available for the foodservice industry, depending on needs and budgets. The Simplicity series is the safest and easiest to use with no lifting required and works with any fryer and any style grease dumpster. The Economy series is also easy to use and safer than buckets plus it's economical says the company. Both the Economy and Simplicity series Shortening Shuttles® are made using a thick gauge Aluminum (0.101") with double walled seams. All information is available at www.shortening-shuttle.com.
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The Super Mega I is a fully automated, fresh milk, espresso/cappuccino service center from Astra. This unit will prepare 8 different espresso beverages, using fresh milk, at the touch of a button. The enclosed refrigeration system holds the milk at a constant temperature, all the way to the frother. The Super Mega I is self-cleaning and self-pasteurizing, ensuring the delivery of a safe, tasty beverage with each brewing cycle. The Astra Super Mega I is a trouble-free, automated espresso machine that can be installed in remote areas. Designed and engineered for today's market, ASTRA Super Mega I is computer-controlled espresso machine with extensive software capabilities including: Self-Clean, Programmable product quality and quantity, management capabilities, and self-testing. For all details visit www.astramfr.com or all 877.340.1800.
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iSi North America, a leading innovator of specialty culinary tools, has added the Thermo XPress Whip to their line of high-quality food whippers. Powered by the industry standard iSi chargers, the Thermo XPress Whip produces a higher whipping volume than traditional methods and guarantees perfect functioning when used together, says the company. iSi Group, the world’s largest manufacturer of cream and food whippers, soda siphons and their respective chargers, was founded in Vienna in 1811. The company established its US subsidiary in 1977 that later became incorporated as iSi North America. Its mission is to continue to capitalize on the rich iSi culinary heritage, offering products that enable professional results. Based in Fairfield, NJ, iSi North America can be visited online at www.isinorthamerica.com.
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Bauscher USA, Inc. announced the addition of TAFELSTERN professional porcelain to its portfolio. TAFELSTERN, formerly Hutschenreuther Hotel, was formally launched at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show held in May. TAFELSTERN’s range is composed of over twenty collections of brilliant white and cream-coloured hard porcelain. In the upscale hospitality industry, the forms and concepts of TAFELSTERN are synonymous with high-quality and perfectly designed porcelain “Made in Germany”. The emphasis of TAFELSTERN lies on the guests’ emotional experience of sophisticated table culture. BAUSCHER and TAFELSTERN products are produced entirely in Germany by BHS tabletop AG world market leader in hotel china. BHS tabletop is a global leader producing over 100,000 pieces of hotel porcelain every day. Markets served by Bauscher USA, Inc. include fine dining, casinos, hotel banqueting, private clubs, restaurants, healthcare and institutional feeding.
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USA-grown garlic, blended with only canola oil, lemon juice and a bit of salt, ready to add to recipes without the need for kitchen labor to prepare. Frieda’s Garlic Delight™, the latest creation from Frieda’s Specialty Produce Company, merges innovation with flavor. Bold enough to use as a marinade for meats, yet light and smooth enough to serve as a dip or spread on a sandwich, Frieda’s Garlic Delight™ is a versatile ingredient that offers endless ways to deliver flavor-packed meals. Available in Original, Chipotle, Sun Dried Tomato, and Green Olive varieties, garlic flavor combinations are infinite. “Garlic Delight™ is the most amazing new product we’ve tasted in years. It’s so addicting that I had to remove the samples from my office,” said Karen Caplan, president of Frieda’s Inc. “One taste, and I was hooked!”
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Stir Crazy, with two locations in Florida, one in Boca Raton and one in Pembroke Pines, will open its third at Coconut Point. The restaurant, which is under construction, will be located east of Coconut Point’s southernmost Starbucks Coffee and should be open on July 30.
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Hotel Happenings: Wyndham Hotels and Resorts announced that construction of its 400-room luxury resort in the Bonnet Creek Resort complex adjacent to Walt Disney World® at Lake Buena Vista, Fl., which began this month, is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2010. The Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Hotel and Spa at Bonnet Creek -- the first mixed-used development undertaken by parent company Wyndham Worldwide -- will be managed by Wyndham Hotel Management Inc. The hotel's Spanish Mediterranean architecture, designed by HHCP Architects of Maitland, Fla., will be reminiscent of the historic Flagler-era resorts of St. Augustine. The design calls for 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting and conference space including an 8,000-square-foot main ballroom designed for groups up to 600; a full-service specialty restaurant; three-meal, open-kitchen display restaurant; pool bar and grill; lobby bar; and the Wyndham brand's new combination café, barista and food mart, named "Eat. Refresh. Live."
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The brand new, AAA 3-Diamond Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® located at 4355 W. New Avenue in Melbourne, features a complimentary continental breakfast and a well-equipped business center. Also included is an exercise room, heated pool, flat screen TVs, and free high-speed Internet access. Cinema World Movie Theater is next door and a wide variety of restaurants are within 3 miles. NASA Blvd. Aerospace Center and Melbourne Airport are within 5 miles..
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® and its new lifestyle brand, alofts hotels, has celebrated the groundbreaking on a new aloft hotel in thenorth side of Jacksonville. Developed by The Summit Group, Inc., aloft Jacksonville Airport is scheduled to open in January of 2009. Designed to appeal to today’s youthful-minded travelers, the new-build hotel will offer 136 rooms, a variety of intuitive technologies and atmospheric public spaces. The new-build hotel will be part of the RiverCity Marketplace, an upscale lifestyle center which is scheduled for completion at the same time the aloft hotel opens.
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Construction continues on the Holiday Inn Express, situated at the intersection of Colonial & Forum Boulevards, in Fort Myers. It is expected to open in November. Hyatt Place is currently under construction and is expected to open early 2009 at the intersection of I-75 & State Route 82 in Fort Myers.
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Starwood Capital Group Global, LLC, a leading private investment firm, announced plans to dramatically transform and re-flag the Sheraton Yankee Trader Hotel, re-opening it as The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort following a multi-million dollar renovation. When it opens in February 2009, The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort will offer an oceanfront setting. The hotel will also refresh its signature restaurant, Shula's on the Beach. Plans call for the upscale steak house to remain open for dinner service throughout the property-wide renewal.
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Reduce prep time with new Bakery Chef® TranSense® Thaw & Serve Buttermilk Biscuits from Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products, purveyors of the some of the highest quality frozen bakery items. These easy-to-serve biscuits will deliver great taste to any dish – sweet or savory – while cutting back-of-house prep time in half. TranSense® Thaw & Serve Buttermilk Biscuits look and taste scratch-made and are ideal for any day part. Use them for sandwiches and sides, or try TranSense® Thaw & Serve Biscuits on desserts, like strawberry shortcake. With zero grams of trans fat per serving, these biscuits are not only convenient and tasty, they’ll satisfy the growing customer demand for healthier menu options, says the company. To learn more fom Bakery Chef® and Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products, call 800-952-5754 or visit www.RalcorpFrozen.com. Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products supplies a wide range of convenient items to the foodservice and retail grocery industries, including frozen biscuits, pancakes, waffles and French toast; cookies; dry mixes; and ready-to-serve breads, rolls, muffins and pound cakes.
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Electrolux Professional continues to support the company’s global Green Spirit initiative by offering ENERGY STAR® qualified professional dishwashing equipment including Undercounter, Hoodtype and 44” and 66” Conveyor Dishwashers. Commercial dishwashers that have earned the ENERGY STAR are on average 25 percent more energy-efficient and 25 percent more water-efficient than standard models. High and low undercounter temp, single tank door type, single tank conveyor, and multiple tank conveyor machines are all eligible for the ENERGY STAR. Qualified models must meet maximum gallons per rack requirements during the final rinse and use less energy while idling between wash cycles. For the strongest cleaning powers available in the North American market today, the ENERGY STAR rated Electrolux Hood Type dishwashers (WT65 Series) boast a 2 HP wash pump and wash up to 60 racks per hour while using only 1 gallon of water per rack. Electrolux Professional, Inc., part of the Electrolux Group, is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale and offers three product lines: Electrolux, Electrolux Dito and Molteni. For more information, visit www.electroluxusa.com/professional,
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EYE Lighting announces EYE Shatterproof Metal Halide, a series of metal halide lamps designed with a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coating on the exterior to prevent shattering of the outer bulb jacket glass if accidentally broken. These EYE Lighting PTFE coated lamps meet U.S. FDA Food Code 6-202.11 requirements, making them a choice for food processing, food warehouse, grocery, industrial, restaurant, retail, sports and other facilities where a reduced potential for glass shard related injuries or contamination is critical. For more info call 1.888.665.2677 or visit www.eyelighting.com.
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Drive incremental cookie sales with Otis Spunkmeyer® Warm Wishes packaging. Consumers will pay more for cookies wrapped in convenient take-home gift packaging-every case of cookie packaging translates to 600 additional cookies sold in your location. They can be used for holiday gift-giving, special events, office parties, birthdays, thank-yous, and more. For more information visit www.spunkmeyer.com.
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The Americas Food & Beverage Show, September 24-26 in Miami Beach, is the largest Americas-focused trade show in the hemisphere for the F&B industry. Now celebrating its eleventh year, the Americas Food & Beverage Show features more than 300 exhibitors representing 56 countries, and hundreds of new-to-market products ready for import or distribution. New show floor additions for 2008 include Wine, Kosher and Equipment pavilions and the expansion of the Beverages and Organic and Natural Products pavilion introduced in 2007. Organizers are expecting a minimum of 5,000 visitors from around the globe to attend this year with qualified buyers and decision-makers across the full spectrum of food retailing, distribution, hospitality/culinary arts and food services. The Americas Food & Beverage Show is sponsored by World Trade Center Miami with support from the USDA and FAS. For additional details visit www.americasfoodandbeverage.com or call 305.871.7910.
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Beverage Plus Inc. announced commencement of production of the MC2 Energy Drink Coffee product line for marketing to USA, European and Latin American customers. Grade A coffee beans represent a very small portion of the entire world-wide coffee bean production and are typically used only in select gourmet products. The Café Zal coffee has no after-taste and is often consumed without any cream or sweetener. Beverage Plus Inc. is a leading franchise company in the energy drink industry. The Company, headquartered in Zurich and located in Las Vegas, is the holder of the exclusive worldwide license for the entire beverage product line of the Missouri-based Roubi Doux Beverage Company. Besides the MC2 Energy Drink, Beverage Plus Inc. distributes 38 other soft drinks worldwide. More details are available at www.mc2energydrink.com.
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Tampa Maid’s new Italian-style Breaded Calamari Rings are now available to the foodservice industry. Quick and easy to prepare, the new Calamari Rings allows operators to fulfill customers’ taste for quality calamari without all the labor and mess. For more information visit www.tampamaid.com.
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Ellianos Coffee Company has welcomed Catherine Tune to the Ellianos Franchise Family, as the first franchise under the new HeroFran program. Catherine has signed on to develop at least three locations in the Tallahassee, Florida and Thomasville, Georgia areas within the next few years. Ellianos is available at www.ellianos.com.
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Wascomat solid-mount, "Super" washer models provide superior results. Ideal for: - Hotels/Motels; - Hospitals/Nursing Homes; Restaurants and Catering; Schools and Colleges and other Institutional uses they 140 G-Force, high-extract, solid-mount, Wascomat commercial "Super" washer models save water, energy, labor and cut drying time for big gas savings and increase laundry productivity, says the company. The single phase electric service reduces installation costs and the large door offers easy loading and unloading. For more details visit www.wascomat.com.
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A rapidly growing trend in the restaurant industry is using consumer buying and dining data, provided by Buxton's Real Estate Solutions, to select sites for expansion. Buxton's newest restaurant clients using this cutting-edge, customer analytics method are Pei Wei Asian Diners, Granite City Food and Brewery, Mimis Cafe and Burrachos Fresh Mexican Grill. Buxton's Real Estate Solutions will provide these restaurants with detailed profiles of customers, identifying who they are, where they live, their purchasing behaviors and other lifestyle characteristics. This analysis is used as a tool for opening only the restaurants with the highest possible potential for success. Buxton has an excellent track record with restaurant clients, helping more than 100 restaurants with strategic growth plans. Clients that have incorporated Buxton into their real estate strategy include California Pizza Kitchen, Peter Piper Pizza, Islands Restaurants and Morton's. The company can be reached at www.buxtonco.com.
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NationwideGoToBilling is a business tool for any size business that will help manage Payments, Invoicing, Newsletter Marketing, Gift & Loyalty Cards and CRM (Customer Relationship Management). Designed and tested by business owners with the approach that Simplicity Matters, the software can be integrated into existing software solutions. For all information visit www.nationwidegotobilling.com or contact: Allen Kopelman 954-478-7714 or Allen@npsbank.com.
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Nearly a dozen restaurants in Bonita Springs have opened in the past year with more are on the way. New restaurants include Lansdowne Street, Fortuno's, Crust, Jersey Mike's, Monarcas, El Mesquite and C Grape, Tijuana Flats, Harvest Moon and Sideline Joe's. Angelina's, Johnny Milloy's Irish Sports Pub & Pizzeria and Mister Chile are expected to open shortly.
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The Southwest Florida Water Management District is building upon the success of its award-winning Water Conservation Hotel And Motel Program (Water CHAMP) by launching a new companion program for restaurants. The program, known as the Water Program for Restaurant Outreach (Water PRO), has been launched. A restaurant uses an average of 5,800 gallons of water per day, which equals more than two million gallons of water per year. Water PRO is a free program that helps restaurants conserve water by educating staff and customers. By implementing the Water PRO program, the restaurant management agrees to only serve water upon request, display water conservation materials on tables, conduct self-audits and train staff. For more information contact Robin Grantham at 1-800-423-1476, ext. 4782.
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Storetech Inc. announced the completion of construction of three new restaurants in Coral Springs. Sushi Hibachi Palace, Lefty’s Grill & Tavern and Red Ginger Asian Bistro are now open for business. Red Ginger was designed and built by Storetech Inc., and is a 4700 sq ft restaurant featuring a Cocktail Lounge, Sushi Bar and full service dining room. Lefty’s Grill & Tavern is 6500 sq ft. Its many features include a full service sit down bar, a large dining room, game room and private dining room for special occasions. Sushi Hibachi Palace is a 4500 sq ft Hibachi place. It features 12 busy Hibachi tables, a full service bar and full service Sushi bar. Storetech Orlando is also pleased to announce the completion of Padrino’s. This 4000 sq ft Bistro was designed and built by Storetech’s Orlando division. Storetech Inc. is a General Contractor providing Interior Design and Architecture services. For information contact Gary Ostrow @ 561-272-4655 Ext. 126.
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Burger King Corp. announced the appointment of Gladys DeClouet as senior vice president, North America company operations. DeClouet succeeds Dave Gagnon, who announced his intention to leave the company at the end of the fiscal year. DeClouet will be responsible for all operations and the profitability of the United States and Canadian company-owned restaurants. She reports to Chuck Fallon, president, North America.
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Born out of Click Wine Group’s belief that Argentinean Malbec will be the next sought-after varietal for U.S. consumers, Malbec wine was created by Peter Click, CEO of Click Wine Group. True to the Click Wine Group philosophy, the new wine brings a fresh look to a fast-growing category with an elegant, upscale label and an excellent taste profile, stated Click. On the palate, HIGH NOTE displays the flavors of blackberries, plums, and black cherries with a touch of spice. Its rich, deep violet color; smooth velvety texture; soft tannins; and long, silky finish complete the taste experience. Click Wine Group is known throughout the industry as the company that pioneered no-nonsense marketing of top quality wines with clever, memorable names. The company’s portfolio includes Fat bastard (France), Root: 1 (Chile), Clean Slate (Germany), Flying Fish (U.S.), 2 up (Australia), and Mad Dogs & Englishmen (Spain). The Company can be reached at 206.443.1996.
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NSF-Registered for USDA A1 use, Micro® A07 Citric Acid Cleaner removes oxide, scale, mineral deposits, milkstone, and inorganic soils. Biodegradable blend of chelating citric acid and anionic surfactants has typical pH of 2.5 and zero-VOC, phosphate free, non-corrosive formulation. It carries no hazardous shipping regulations and can be used in CIP, ultrasonic bath, immersion, and mild agitation as well as filter membrane applications. For more information, contact the manufacturer at 609-386-8770 or visit www.ipcol.com. IPC is an ISO-Certified Company.
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