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National News CVS Health opens a new Retail Distribution Center in Kansas, city, MO, located at 10711 N. Congress Ave. in the Skyport Industrial Park. Independent craft brewer, BrewDog opens its hotly anticipated craft beer hotel. the DogHouse. Located at the site of its US brewery in Columbus, Ohio, the DogHouse is the world’s first hotel to offer guests a night’s stay in a brewery. Fall Crafters Fair Shipshewana will be held at 105 E. Middlebury St. in Shipshewana, In Oct. 4-6, 2018. Shop the handwork of Artisan carvers, quilters. FNCE Food and Nutrition Conference Expo will be held Oct. 2023, 2018 in Washington, DC. It is the world’s largest meeting of food and nutrition experts. Great Food Expo, cooking, baking and entertainment will be held Oct. 27-28, 2018 at the New Jersey Expo Center 97 Summit in Edison, NJ. Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Small Luxury Hotels of the World recently announced plans to bring World of Hyatt members, opportunities to enjoy loyalty benefits in many more places. The launch is targeted for the end of the year. Marriott International signs a deal with Flag Luxury Group to open more than $500 million Ritz Carlton Hotel and Residences Tower in New York City. The hotel and residences are expected to open in 2021. Slapfish, a modern seafood restaurant serving craveable, well-

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City Barbeque Opening in Vernon Hills in October 2018

City Barbeque has finalized plans to open a new location in Vernon Hills, Illinois in October 2018. The restaurant, located at 887 North Milwaukee Avenue, will be the company’s fifth in Illinois and 41st in the country. When the Vernon Hills location opens, City Barbeque will already be operating in Berwyn, Orland Park, Deerfield, and Downers Grove in Illinois. Like all City Barbeque restaurants, the Vernon Hills joint will smoke all meats on-site and will serve the same awardwinning barbeque, homemade sides, and indulgent desserts that guests have come to know and crave. “Our team loves being in Chicagoland and is excited to bring our awardwinning barbeque to some new folks in Lake County,” said David Heismann, GM of City Barbeque Vernon Hills. “We look forward to serving and creating happiness in Vernon Hills this fall!” The company will name the joint’s grand opening date in the coming months and will celebrate its newest location with special offers and events to be announced. Follow City Barbeque on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more details on the Vernon Hills joint and its opening festivities.

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Twenty years ago, salespeople were expected to get in front of prospects. Today, those doors are sealed shut. Voice mail and email messages are ignored. Worse, few customers are willing to stick their neck out and make referrals. Getting negligible results from searching for prospects takes a lot of effort—wasted effort. Salespeople are often told, “It takes 10 calls to get one appointment.” They are also told that out of 10 appointments they can expect to make one sale. That means it will take 100 actual appointments to make 10 sales. Whether you do a little better or worse, the message is clear: finding prospects who are interested and ready to buy is so inefficient it doesn’t work. It should come as no surprise why there’s so much resistance to getting out and finding new customers. Even if we know who and where the prospects are, the obstacles to access thwart our efforts. Successful prospecting depends on getting customers to find you. Specifically, those who to want to do business with you. If you’re thinking this takes work, you’re right. It does. But if you’re investing time and energy and not getting the results you want, that’s a lot of work, too. Besides, if prospects don’t know you and trust you, it’s easy for John Graham of GrahamComm is a marketing and sales them to ignore you or say no. strategy consultant and business writer. Contact him at So, why keep on doing what doesn’t work? The jgraham@grahamcomm.com or johnrgraham.com. task is helping prospects find you, getting them to recognize that it’s in their best interest to seek you out and learn more so they can make informed decisions. This is how savvy restaurants, businesses, insurance advisors, and real estate agents, for example, attract the customers they want. They use carefully crafted messaging, ratings and The Illinois Restaurant Association (IRA) and recommendations, testimonials and blog Amy Morton, owner of Found Kitchen and posts on social media, advertising, and, of Social House & The Barn Steakhouse, Present: course, word-of-mouth to attract prospects. Instead of trying to get through a prospect’s door, the job of salespeople is shapA North Suburban ing the way prospects think about them. No matter what you’re selling, it’s all about Hospitality Mixer pulling prospects into your orbit so they’re “sold” even before meeting you. Here are the four basic principles that atMeet IRA President & CEO, Sam Toia, as he provides and tract prospects and bring prospects closer to updated State of the Industry. Other key team members will be on hand to answer any questions about the Illinois you: 1. Never stop building your Restaurant Association and what the IRA is doing to promote, prospect and customer culti- protect, and educate the hospitality industry in Illinois. Enjoy vation database and keep it up to complimentary bites and beverages while networking with your hospitality peers. date. Why is this so important? It’s your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow so never Tuesday, October 16th 2018 neglect it. Without this database, picture 2:00PM – 4:00PM Found Kitchen and Social House yourself in a darkened room with no windows or doors. 2. Develop a prospect mindset. Here’s why: less than 24% of pros1631 Chicago Ave pects open sales emails, according to TOPEvanston, Illinois 60201 CO Associates. So, if you want to engage For more information or to RSVP, contact David Cohen at them, it’s essential to let them know you undcohen@illinoisrestaurants.org or call (312) 380-4138. derstand their issues. They don’t care about

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The Chicago French Market, Chicago’s FIRST food hall dedicated to International cuisine, is excited to announce four NEW vendors opening in September and October, 2018. The new additions include Blue Spot Sushi, Joker’s Cajun Kitchen, Bang Chop and Jianbing. Additionally, three more vendors are expanding their offerings. Wood Fire Counter, a Market mainstay known for its delicious comfort food, will be relocating and expanding its space and menu with BBQ specialties. B.I Tea and Dim Sum has added Dim Sum treats to their menu to complement its Bubble Tea offerings. The French Lunchbox has added three additional French favorites for a true French dining experience. Located in the heart of the bustling West Loop and adjacent to Ogilvie Station, Chicago French Market boasts 30 vendors offering a mix of fresh and prepared food, wine, craft beers and gourmet gifts to cater to all tastebuds. The Market welcomes 7,000 visitors daily and has become a hot spot for locals and tourists alike. Now open are: Blue Spot Sushi (NEW) is a family-owned sushi restaurant, serving fresh, high-quality food. In addition to sushi, Blue Spot offers Sushi Burritos, Ramen Soup, Udon Soup, and Teriyaki Bowls. Joker’s Cajun Kitchen (NEW) is a New Orleans Style cuisine restaurant started by husband and wife team, John and Kelly Reed. Both have a love for New Orleans and the cuisine and have spent many years visiting the city and learning more about the food. Chef John has spent the past 20 years perfecting his New Orleans style Gumbo and Shrimp Po’Boys. B.I. Tea and Dim Sum (EXPANDED) is known for its Bubble Tea, the hottest drink in Beijing, Hong Kong and Taipei. All their ingredients are imported directly from Taiwan so that you can experience the true flavors and tastes from Great China. The new Dim Sum menu features Shu Mai and Dumplings, Signature Baos, Lotus Leaf Wrap Sticky Rice and Fish Balls. The French Lunchbox (EXPANDED), a French Market mainstay, has expanded its offerings to include French favorites like Le Boeuf Bourguignon, Croque Sandwich, and Nicoise Salad. Wood Fire Counter (EXPANDED), a French Market favorite, is relocating to a larger space and will offer a full BBQ menu. In addition to their popular comfort foods like NOLA Mac & Cheese, Wood Fire will serve Pork Belly, Smoked Salmon and BBQ Chicken sandwiches and platters. October Openings include: Bang Chop Thai Kitchen (NEW) is the newest venture from the restaurant group that brought you the popular Saigon Sisters, a French Market original. The restaurant will specialize in Thai favorites including Pad Thai and Curry dishes. Jianbing (NEW) will serve up Chinese Street Food featuring its signature Jianbing (pronounced JEEYUN-bing), a large, thin pancake filled with your choice of vegetables, meats and sauces. Chicago French Market is a hub for cooking and dining experiences. With regular Happy Hour specials, live music, and monthly events, the Market is one of the largest and liveliest food halls in the country.

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As Atlas Employment Services prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary of helping suppliers across Chicagoland’s food industry ease their labor challenges, managers Ivette Cabrera (not pictured) and Vanessa Rayes join company director of sales Vito Ungaro to discuss ideas to serve their customers better. Atlas Employment Services has become the Chicagoland food industry’s leading local source for highly dedicated and skilled short and long term employees. Atlas provides quality trained food plant employees to help suppliers fill vacant positions, including sanitation, shipping and receiving, production line, warehouse and office staff. Because of Atlas’s unique business model and culture, they are able to attract quality, loyal employees who religiously show up for work ready to give their best. The company’s areas of expertise include industrial, manufacturing, clerical, food and beverage processing and distribution. Atlas services companies in the greater Chicagoland region and Southern Wisconsin. Working with Atlas enables businesses to expand without the labor headaches that typically accompany growth. As many companies experience labor issues, Atlas has become a critical support mechanism to producers within our industry. You can see their ad on page 3 of this issue.

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osks, state or local fairs, and other food retail locations. These products may include liquid nitrogen-infused colorful cereal or cheese puffs that emit a misty or smoke-like vapor. Similarly, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks prepared with liquid nitrogen emit a fog. The FDA has become aware of severe -- and in some cases, life-threatening -injuries, such as damage to skin and internal organs caused by liquid nitrogen still present in the food or drink. There has also been a report of difficulty breathing after inhaling the vapor released by liquid nitrogen when added immediately before consumption. Injuries have occurred from handling or eating products prepared by adding liquid nitrogen immediately before consumption, even after the liquid nitrogen has fully evaporated due to the extremely low temperature of the food. In general, other foods treated with liquid nitrogen prior to the point of sale and before consumption, for example some frozen confections, are treated in such a way that re-

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Depression Linked to Trans Fats

Consuming artery-clogging trans fats, like those found in cookies, can increase your risk of depression by as much as 48%, according to one study. Next time you need a snack, reach for a handful of almonds instead of cookies. If you are in dire need of a sweet, throw in a few dark chocolate chips with the almonds. Also, to counteract symptoms of social anxiety can try yogurt, sauerkraut or a pickle into your daily sandwich. Miso, a traditional Japanese seasoning fights anxiety, and it can be a substitute for parmesan in soups or pastas.

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When teams work well together, everyone wins. When they don’t, productivity and morale go down the tubes. Here’s how to keep your team on track: n Focus on problems, not people. Don’t make personal attacks. Identify the specific problem or behavior, and look for solutions that meet everyone’s needs. n Send a consistent message. Make sure your body language matches your words. If you glare at the other person while saying, “I’m sorry,” your message will seem insincere. n Validate people. Even if you disagree with another team member, thank him or her for trying to help. Pay attention to their words so they know your value their input. n Give everyone a chance to speak. Team members want to contribute, so don’t let a few hog the conversation. Give everyone the opportunity to share his or her viewpoint.

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Couples have a lot of topics to consider as they make life-changing decisions. One of the most important is money. From the NBS News Better website, here are three crucial conversations to have as you move forward: Your financial situation. Both partners should be up front about things like earning, debt, expenses, savings, budget, and more. Honesty in the beginning will prevent unpleasant surprises down the road.

Your financial goals. Discuss what you want to achieve with your money. Does one partner want to further his or her education? Do you want to travel? Do you want to buy a house? Are you planning to have children you need to start saving for? Make sure you’re on the same page. Combining finances. You may choose to have a single joint bank account, separate accounts, or both. Whatever you decide, you’ll need to have a pool of money to work with each month to cover expenses.

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Risotto and Beyond

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Written by Chicago chef and restaurateur John Coletta, Risotto and Beyond covers 100 Authentic Italian Rice recipes for Antipasti, Soups, Salads, Risotti, One-Dish Meals and Desserts. Filled with 80 color photographs, Coletta shares his expertise about varying Italian rice types and their cooking methods, ensuring foolproof instructions for making perfect rice every time. Lovers of Italian food will find their favorite ingredients paired with rice as the new star! John Coletta is the founding chef and partner of Chicago’s Quartino Ristorante & Wine Bar. It has received three stars from the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times, and won the American Culinary Federation’s 2014 Award of Culinary Excellence. Under Coletta’s leadership, Quartino also earned the Ospitalità Italiana seal, which recognizes restaurants abroad that promote the traditions of the Italian food culture. For more information, visit http://www.rizzoliusa. com/book.php?isbn=9780847862368

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AROUND CHICAGO With Valerie Miller Bennison’s Bakery (Celebrating 80 Years) Bennison’s Bakery located at 1000 Davis St. in Evanston, Illinois has been a North Shore institution since 1938, earning a reputation as a high quality full line bakery with emphasis on European style pastries, cookies and custom decorated cakes. Even though bakeries like these are less and less, Bennison’s optimizes what the neighborhood bakery should be. The staff is friendly and accommodating and the smell when you walk in is out of this world! Timeline: n 1938- It all began in 1938 when Larry Bennison brought his bakin’ savvy to Evanston from Janesville, Wisconsin. Larry’s “Dairy State” roots led to high quality offerings in the bakery made with cream, real butter, fresh buttermilk and fresh cracked eggs. n 1967- Guy Downer who had worked for Standard Brands and sold coffee to Bennison’s originally purchased the bakery from the Bennison family in 1967 and took over operations, continuing on the traditions started by Larry Bennison and expanding the product line, while still maintaining the high quality that people had come to expect. n 1975 – Guy’s son Jory came aboard learning the craft from his father and attending culinary school and classes to improve his skills eventually achieving the rank of Certified Master Baker from the Retail Bakery Association. Jory then used this skill to not only increase the quality of the products Bennison offers, but to also win the Grand Prize at the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie in Paris in 2005, establishing himself as one of the best bakers in the world. n 2009- Guy Jr., Jory’s son joins the bakery. Guy Jr. completed his studies at Methodist University and the Academia Deutsches Backerfanduserk in Weinheim Germany. n 2013 – Jordana, Jory’s daughter, graduated from the French Pastry school and joins the bakery in the Cake Corner decorating cakes, cookies, cupcakes and more. Bennison’s has kept the old school techniques and traditions alive and this is showcased in their products. Their bread is baked daily, handled by Artisan Bakers from start to finish. They offer custom decorated cookie and cakes. Sweets include Danish, donuts, scones, and coffeecake. The selection of European pastries is stellar including Apfelstrudel, Napoleon’s, Parisian, macaroons, Petit Fors and assorted tortes. I always buy more than I need when I stop in here because everything looks so appetizing. They also have coffee, espresso, tea, sodas and juices. Once you stop in and taste some of their creations, you will be hooked. Looking for that special holiday treat, keep them in mind. Bennison’s is located at 1000 Davis Street in Evanston. For more info -bennisonscakes.com

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Page 09 .....773-638-5310 Grecian Delight Foods ................................................847-364-1010 Neil Jones Food Company..........................................800-543-4356 FOOD PRODUCTS-PREPARED Captain Ken’s Foods............................... Page 23 ..... 800-510-3811 FOODSERVICE EQUIP REP & MAINTENANCE Restaurant Handyman ................................................847-232-4474 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT Leach Food Equipment Dist.................... Page 10 .....815-712-7707 Thunderbird Food Machinery.................. Page 44 .....866-451-1668 Losurdo Inc .................................................................630-833-4650 Rational USA...............................................................888-320-7274 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Alfa Restaurant Supply ...............................................773-588-6688 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT-REPAIR CSI - Coker Service Inc .......................... Page 29 .....888-908-5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical................ Page 06 .....847-381-0448 Cobblestone Ovens ....................................................847-635-0172 FOODSERVICE- LAYOUT & DESIGN A D E Foodservice Equipment .................................... 630-628-0811 Losurdo Inc .................................................................630-833-4650 Sarfatty Associates ..................................................... 847-920-1100 FOODSERVICE-EQUIPMENT PARTS CSI - Coker Service Inc .......................... Page 29 .....888-908-5600 Cobblestone Ovens ....................................................847-635-0172 FOODSERVICE-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co.................................... Page 41 .....708-233-0808 FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES Brown’s Chicken ..................................... Page 10 .....630-501-5639 FRANCHISE-CONSULTANTS Big Sky Franchising ....................................................855-824-4759 FREEZER & REF TRAILER RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage............................. Page 45 .....800-535-2445 FREEZERS-ALL TYPES Custom Cooler & Freezer ....................... Page 08 .....630-879-3131 FRESH CUT FRY EQUIPMENT Sammic Corp ..............................................................224-307-2232 FRYERS FSI/Foodservice Solutions ..........................................847-719-6088 FURNITURE/FIXTURES/DESIGN Vitro Seating Products ................................................800-325-7093 GELATO Algelato Chicago ..................................... Page 20 .....847-455-5355 Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy ........................ Page 32 ...800-4GE-LATO GELATO EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy ........................ Page 32 ...800-4GE-LATO Kool Technologies .......................................................630-483-2256 GENERAL CONTRACTORS Walter Daniels Construction ................... Page 41 .....773-775-0170 GIARDINIERA Authentic Brands..................................... Page 39 .....708-749-5430 E Formella & Sons .................................. Page 18 .....630-873-3208 V Formusa Company ..................................................847-813-6040 GLYCOL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM & REPAIR Mackay Heating & Mechanical................ Page 06 .....847-381-0448 GREASE REMOVAL SERVICE Kaluzny Bros Inc .........................................................815-744-1453 GREASE TRAP CONSULTANT Grease Traps Inc .......................................................844-550-7708 GREASE TRAP PUMPING SERVICE Tierra Environmental............................... 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GYROS Devanco Foods ....................................... Page 15 .....847-228-7070 Olympia Food Industries ......................... Page 43 .....847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods ................................................847-364-1010 Kronos Foods..............................................................800-621-0099 HAMBURGER PATTY MANUFACTURER Devanco Foods ....................................... Page 15 .....847-228-7070 HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ................................................847-232-4474 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE & REP Black Diamond Plumbing & Mech........... Page 24 .....866-855-2932 Mackay Heating & Mechanical................ Page 06 .....847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 ......................................... Page 42 .....847-987-9738 HOOD & DUCT CLEANING Hoodz of Schaumburg ............................ Page 08 .....847-620-2608 HOOD EXHAUST & FAN CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America .................. Page 03 .....800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .................................................708-344-0344 HOOD SYSTEMS-FIRE Henrichsen’s Fire & Safety Equipment .......................800-373-9714 HOT DOGS Authentic Brands..................................... Page 39 .....708-749-5430 Red Hot Chicago..................................... Page 40 .....800-249-5226 Vienna Beef ............................................ Page 40 .....773-278-7800 Crawford Sausage ......................................................773-277-3095 HUMAN RESOURCES ADP.............................................................................847-507-4210 HUMMUS & SPREADS Grecian Delight Foods ................................................847-364-1010 HVAC REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Restaurant Handyman ................................................847-232-4474 ICE CREAM Algelato Chicago ..................................... Page 20 .....847-455-5355 Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream................. Page 28 .....608-221-8640 Homer’s Gourmet Ice Cream .................. Page 09 .....847-251-0477 Instantwhip Chicago................................ Page 24 .....800-933-2500 Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy ........................ Page 32 ...800-4GE-LATO ICE CREAM-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY Kool Technologies .......................................................630-483-2256 ICE CREAM-YOGURT Instantwhip Chicago................................ Page 24 .....800-933-2500 ICE MACHINE REPAIR & SANITIZING Ice Solutions 24 ...................................... Page 42 .....847-987-9738 Major Appliance Service .............................................708-447-4100 ICE MACHINES-SALES-RENTAL OR LEASING Empire Cooler Service ............................ Page 04 .....312-733-3900 Easy Ice ......................................................................866-327-9423 ICE-MAKING EQUIPMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE Mackay Heating & Mechanical................ Page 06 .....847-381-0448 INSURANCE Jos Cacciatore & Company .................... Page 07 .....312-259-8200 Society Insurance ................................... Page 02 .....888-576-2438 Caro Insurance Services.............................................708-745-5031 Concklin Insurance Agency.........................................630-268-1600 ISU Northwest Insurance Services .............................888-366-3467 The Horton Group .......................................................312-989-1410 INSURANCE-INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL Jos Cacciatore & Company .................... Page 07 .....312-264-6055 INTERIOR DESIGNERS Sarfatty Associates ..................................................... 847-920-1100 INTERNET ADVERTISING Food Industry News ....................................................847-699-3300 INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS BevSpot .................................................. Page 05 .....617-658-3123 ITALIAN BEEF Authentic Brands..................................... Page 39 .....708-749-5430 Devanco Foods ....................................... Page 15 .....847-228-7070 Red Hot Chicago..................................... Page 40 .....800-249-5226 Serrelli’s Foods ....................................... Page 08 ... 877-385-BEEF Grecian Delight Foods ................................................847-364-1010 ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALTIES E Formella & Sons .................................. Page 18 .....630-873-3208 ITALIAN SAUSAGE Devanco Foods ....................................... Page 15 .....847-228-7070 Anichini Brothers .........................................................312-644-8004 JANITOR-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co.................................... Page 41 .....708-233-0808 JAPANESE-FOOD PRODUCTS Kikkoman Sales USA .............................. Page 06 .....630-954-1244 JUICERS-FRUIT & VEGETABLES Berkel Midwest............................................................800-921-9151 KITCHEN VIDEO DISPLAY SYSTEMS QSR Automations .......................................................312-982-4099

KITCHEN-EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America .................. Page 03 .....800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .................................................708-344-0344 LINEN SUPPLY & RENTAL SERVICE Cosmopolitan Textile ...................................................773-254-6100 Mickey’s Linen ............................................................ 773-545-7211 LIQUOR & SPIRITS Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits....................................708-687-9870 LIQUOR-WHOLESALE Peerless Liquors .........................................................773-378-3908 LOGISTICS COMPANIES Perishable Distribution Solutions ............ Page 10 .....888-491-1641 MAILING PROGRAMS On Time Printing ..................................... Page 45 .....708-544-4500 MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES Vicki Righeimer & Associates .....................................847-899-8146 MARKETING-SERVICES Illinois Royalty .............................................................630-487-1485 MAYONNAISE Columbus Vegetable Oils........................ Page 13 .....773-265-6500 MEAT PROCESSING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest............................................................800-921-9151 MEAT-SMOKED Nueske Applewood Smoked Meats ............................800-382-2266 MEAT-WHOLESALE Devanco Foods ....................................... Page 15 .....847-228-7070 Grant Park Packing ................................. Page 26 .....312-421-4096 Anichini Brothers .........................................................312-644-8004 Chef’s Quality Meats ...................................................708-333-0880 International Meat Company.......................................773-622-1400 New S B L Inc .............................................................773-376-8280 MEATBALLS Authentic Brands..................................... Page 39 .....708-749-5430 MEDICAL SUPPLIES Afﬁrmed Medical Service ............................................847-322-9185 MEDITERRANEAN FOODS Olympia Food Industries ......................... Page 43 .....847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods ................................................847-364-1010 MENUS On Time Printing ..................................... Page 45 .....708-544-4500 MENUS-CUSTOM PRINTED Accurate Printing.........................................................708-824-0058 MILK Instantwhip Chicago................................ Page 24 .....800-933-2500 OILS & FATS-COOKING Columbus Vegetable Oils........................ Page 13 .....773-265-6500 OILS & SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils........................ Page 13 .....773-265-6500 OILS & VINEGAR Pastorelli Foods ...................................................... 800-SOS-AUCY OILS-COOKING/BULK Columbus Vegetable Oils........................ Page 13 .....773-265-6500 OLIVE OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils........................ Page 13 .....773-265-6500 ORGANIC FOODS Pastorelli Foods ...................................................... 800-SOS-AUCY OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical................ Page 06 .....847-381-0448 OVENS-SALES & SERVICE Cobblestone Ovens ....................................................847-635-0172 PACKAGING SPECIALISTS Wertheimer Box ...................................... Page 31 .....312-829-4545 PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ................................................847-232-4474 PANCAKE-BATTER & MIX Tec Foods Inc.......................................... Page 09 .....773-638-5310 PAPER-PRODUCTS Ramar Supply Co.................................... Page 41 .....708-233-0808 PARTY-FAVORS & SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co.................................... Page 41 .....708-233-0808 PASTA-FRESH AND FROZEN Cugini Distribution ................................... Page 03 .....708-695-9471 Pastafresh Home Made Pasta ....................................773-745-5888 PATIO ENCLOSURES Thatcher Oaks Awnings .......................... Page 23 .....630-833-5700 PATIO HEATERS TNG Industries ........................................ Page 16 ..... 708-449-1100 PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS Berkel Midwest............................................................800-921-9151 PAYROLL SERVICES AB CPA Inc .................................................................708-430-3232 ADP.............................................................................847-507-4210

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Food Industry News® October 2018 PEANUTS-BULK(IN THE SHELL) Mellos Snacks ............................................................. 312-550-1911 PEST CONTROL Rose Pest Solutions....................................................815-871-2733 PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION Mc Cloud Services .................................. Page 43 .....800-332-7805 PICKLES & RELISH Vienna Beef ............................................ Page 40 .....773-278-7800 PITA BREAD Olympia Food Industries ......................... Page 43 .....847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods ................................................847-364-1010 PIZZA CRUST MIX Via Pizzeria 1 2 3 .................................... Page 09 .....847-727-6200 PIZZA SAUCE SEASONINGS Via Pizzeria 1 2 3 .................................... Page 09 .....847-727-6200 PIZZA SUPPLY DISTRIBUTORS Anichini Brothers .........................................................312-644-8004 PLUMBING SERVICES Black Diamond Plumbing & Mech........... Page 24 .....866-855-2932 PLUMBING SUPPLIES Faucet Shoppe The ................................ Page 18 .....773-478-3890 POINT OF SALE SUPPLIES Schmaus Cash Register & POS .................................847-675-6066 POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS Jeff Bruce (HPS) .........................................................773-398-1013 Retail Control Solutions ..............................................630-521-9900 Schmaus Cash Register & POS .................................847-675-6066 POPCORN BULK-POPPED & RAW Mellos Snacks ............................................................. 312-550-1911 POULTRY-FRESH New S B L Inc .............................................................773-376-8280

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PRESSURE WASHING Olympia Maintenance .................................................708-344-0344 PRINTERS On Time Printing ..................................... Page 45 .....708-544-4500 PRINTING-CUSTOM ITEMS Accurate Printing.........................................................708-824-0058 PRIVATE LABEL FOOD MANUFACTURERS E Formella & Sons .................................. Page 18 .....630-873-3208 T F Processors........................................ Page 46 .....847-709-2600 Milano Baking Company ...........................................800-495-BUNS PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS Premier Produce .........................................................847-678-0780 PRODUCE-WHOLESALE US Foods ....................................................................630-595-1200 PUBLISHING Food Industry News ....................................................847-699-3300 RE-UPHOLSTERY Chicago Booth ........................................ Page 28 .....773-378-8400 REFRIGERATED TRAILER RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage............................. Page 45 .....800-535-2445 REFRIGERATION EQUIP SERVICE & REPAIR CSI - Coker Service Inc .......................... Page 29 .....888-908-5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical................ Page 06 .....847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 ......................................... Page 42 .....847-987-9738 Service Refrigeration .............................. Page 12 .....773-775-4777 REFRIGERATION-EQUIP/COMMERCIAL Custom Cooler & Freezer ....................... Page 08 .....630-879-3131 REMODELING & NEW CONSTRUCTION Walter Daniels Construction ................... Page 41 .....773-775-0170 RESTAURANT EQUIP MANUFACTURERS Sammic Corp ..............................................................224-307-2232 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT FSI/Foodservice Solutions ..........................................847-719-6088 Losurdo Inc .................................................................630-833-4650 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Custom Cooler & Freezer ....................... Page 08 .....630-879-3131 Olympic Store Fixtures............................ Page 26 .....773-585-3755 Ramar Supply Co.................................... Page 41 .....708-233-0808 Berkel Midwest............................................................800-921-9151 TriMark Marlinn Equip & Supplies...............................708-496-1700 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE CSI - Coker Service Inc .......................... Page 29 .....888-908-5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical................ Page 06 .....847-381-0448 Berkel Midwest............................................................800-921-9151 Cobblestone Ovens ....................................................847-635-0172 Major Appliance Service .............................................708-447-4100 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT-NEW & USED Bob King Auctions................................... Page 30 .....847-363-2268 March Quality Used & New Equip........... Page 11......800-210-5895 RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE SALES John Moauro/Realty Executives ................................. 708-361-1150 Kudan Group Inc .........................................................312-575-0480 Marcus Cook-Baum Realty Group .............................. 312-275-3112 Nick Dibrizzi/Coldwell Banker .....................................708-562-9328 Pontarelli & Company .................................................847-778-3571 RESTAURANT-DESIGNERS A D E Foodservice Equipment .................................... 630-628-0811 Losurdo Inc .................................................................630-833-4650 Sarfatty Associates ..................................................... 847-920-1100 RESTAURANTS La Scarola Restaurant ................................................312-243-1740 SALAD-DRESSINGS Authentic Brands..................................... Page 39 .....708-749-5430 Ken’s Foods ............................................ Page 48 .....800-633-5800 SALAD-DRESSINGS & OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils........................ Page 13 .....773-265-6500 Tec Foods Inc.......................................... Page 09 .....773-638-5310 SANITATION CERTIFICATION Illinois Restaurant Association ................ Page 12 .....312-787-4000 SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS All Sports Direct ..........................................................630-918-3000 SAUSAGE Red Hot Chicago..................................... Page 40 .....800-249-5226 Vienna Beef ............................................ Page 40 .....773-278-7800 Anichini Brothers .........................................................312-644-8004 Crawford Sausage ......................................................773-277-3095

Page 35 SAUSAGE MANUFACTURER Grant Park Packing ................................. Page 26 .....312-421-4096 SAUSAGE PRODUCTS Alef Sausage........................................... Page 07 .....847-968-2533 SCALES Berkel Midwest............................................................800-921-9151 SCALES-SALES & REPAIR Accurate Scale Company ....................... Page 19 .....773-847-1820 SEAFOOD Fisherman’s Pride ................................... Page 21 ..... 800-543-2110 SEATING Waco Manufacturing ...................................................312-733-0054 SEATING REPAIRS Express Seating ...................................... Page 04 .....630-985-7797 SEWER(MAINT)-RODDING & JETTING Black Diamond Plumbing & Mech........... Page 24 .....866-855-2932 Tierra Environmental............................... Page 41 .....888-551-1998 SHARED KITCHEN SPACE Premier Restaurant Group ...................... Page 11......773-306-1910 SHIPPING-REFRIGERATED & FROZEN Perishable Distribution Solutions ............ Page 10 .....888-491-1641 SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils........................ Page 13 .....773-265-6500 SILVERWARE & DINNERWARE Vicki Righeimer & Associates .....................................847-899-8146 SLICERS-SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest............................................................800-921-9151 SOFT DRINKS PepsiCo Foodservice ..................................................773-893-2319 SOFT SERVE-ICE CREAM/EQUIP & SUPPLIES Kool Technologies .......................................................630-483-2256 SOUPS Vienna Beef ............................................ Page 40 .....773-278-7800 Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) ..............................773-278-7800 SOUS-VIDE COOKERS Sammic Corp ..............................................................224-307-2232 SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTOR Artisan Specialty Foods ..............................................708-762-5238 STAFFING-SERVICES Atlas Employment Services .................... Page 03 .....847-671-1557 STEAM CLEANING Olympia Maintenance .................................................708-344-0344 SUPERMARKET & DELI EQUIPMENT Leach Food Equipment Dist.................... Page 10 .....815-712-7707 SUPERMARKET- EQUIPMENT/ NEW & USED Berkel Midwest............................................................800-921-9151 TABLES-ALL TYPES Chicago Booth ........................................ Page 28 .....773-378-8400 RestaurantWoodTables.com .......................................773-599-6200 Waco Manufacturing ...................................................312-733-0054 TAMALES Supreme Frozen Products ..........................................773-622-3777 TEA-GREEN Dewdrop Tea ...............................................................630-335-7806 TEMPORARY STAFFING Atlas Employment Services .................... Page 03 .....847-671-1557 TEXT MESSAGING PROGRAMS Illinois Royalty .............................................................630-487-1485 TOFU AND BEAN SPROUTS Phoenix Bean..............................................................773-784-2503 TOMATO PRODUCTS Pastorelli Foods ...................................................... 800-SOS-AUCY TRADE PUBLICATIONS Food Industry News ....................................................847-699-3300

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RESTAURANT/BAR: Near West “Nightlife” suburb. Est. 20 years. Seats 100 plus patio. Substantial volume. Gaming approved. Biz @ $295K w/ lease. Total package includes biz, income apartment and Real Estate @ $1.175M.

Vince Ferraro

Chicago Suburbs - Profitable Entertainment Venue/Bar/Restaurant Money making entertainment venue with outdoor patio and amazing equipment package included. Great rent! $9.23 PSF (NNN). Size: 13,690 SF Price: $1,750,000 (Business) Agents: Adam/Daniel

Crystal Lake - Confidential #C131 - Business & Assets for Sale

YOUR CONCEPT: Brand new. Beautiful build out. NW Side. Seats 107, 4300 SF. Ready to open. FF&E @$150 plus great lease.

Longstanding and profitable restaurant in McHenry County. Includes a large bar, private banquet rooms, outdoor patio and drive thru window. Size: 6,800 SF Rental Rate: $6,417/Mo. (NNN) Price: $699K Agent: Chad

DINER: NW Suburb. Freestanding, seats 120. Parks 40. American Menu. Established 20 years. 7am - 3pm!! $$$ Maker. Biz, FF&E @ NEW PRICE: $195K!!

Freestanding, well kept two-story restaurant with oversized parking lot. Longstanding staple of the community with profitable catering contracts! Size: 5,000 SF Building on 26,191 SF Lot Price: $1,799,999 Agent: Chad

Des Plaines - Confidential #C132 - Business & Real Estate for Sale

Edgewater - 6334 N. Clark St. - Norse Bar - Business for Sale

BANQUET: McHenry County. Pristine condition. 6,250 sf building on 3 acres. Occupancy 236. Parks 125. Beautiful dining rooms, Brides Room. State of the art lighting and sound systems. Garden Patio. BEST OF FOX VALLEY, 8 years including 2017/2018. Includes all operating manuals, recipes, furniture and bookings. True “TURN KEY” Business... but priced at Real Estate Appraised Value $1.250M

Popular craft brew pub! Busy Clark Street location. This turn-key operation includes a Tavern Liquor License. Size: 1,500 SF Rental Rate: $3,000/Mo. Gross Price: $74,900 Agent: Adam

Gurnee - 4949 Grand Ave. - Grand Mill Plaza - Real Estate for Sale

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Strip center located .5 miles of Great America. Home to 12 tenants plus only 2 current vacancies. Good cap rate. Owner must sell! Size: 21,680 SF Building on 2.6 Acres Price: $3,500,000 Agent: Chad

NEW: CALL!! * Italian, SW Burb * Sports Bar, NW Chicago * Pizza, NW Burb

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BREAKFAST/LUNCH: Seats 140 plus Party Room. Parking, Busy, signalized intersection. North side. Great lease. REDUCED TO $119K!!

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TAVERN: Coveted Chicago Tavern License. Great NW side neighborhood Est. 1959. Mature Crowd. 7 Taps. Excellent condition. Biz @ $125K.

Prime real estate for sale including a freestanding restaurant and separate detached commercial building. Parcel 1: 3,630 SF Building on 14,937 SF Lot Parcel 2: 547 SF Building on 5,159 SF Lot Price: $599K Agent: Chad Turn-key restaurant on 2 acres of land. Established in 1986, this widely popular restaurant is located near Marshall County Airport. Size: 8,600 SF Building on 2 Acres Lot Price: $899K Agent: Chad

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WILMOT: Restaurant /Bar/Banquets. Seats Approximately 225. Parking, Apartment. 2.5 Acres. Real Estate, Biz, FF&E @$650K

Joliet - 800 and 808 W. Jefferson St. - Business & Real Estate for Sale

Lacon - 1217 5th St. - Kenyon’s Place - Business & Real Estate

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FORMER “RIGGIOS”: Corner of Milwaukee & Oakton, Niles. Freestanding 7250 SF Brick building, 52,966 Lot. Seats 202. Parking. Key $ with lease or Real Estate, FF & E @ $1.895M.

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DELLS AREA: Family style with liquor license. Freestanding, Paved lot, Patio. Living quarters. Real Estate, Biz, FF&E @ $365K.

Lakeview- 3244 N. Lincoln Ave. - Wooden Nickel - Business for Sale Recently updated turn-key bar & grill with Black Iron, full bar, two walk-ins, POS system & ADA compliant bathrooms. Additional 897 SF on 2nd Floor. Size: 2,272 SF Rental Rate: $5,921.69/Mo. (NNN) Price: $175k Agent: Georg

Lincoln Park - 2100 N. Clark St.- Mello’s Carry Out- Business for Sale

Hot dog restaurant with loyal customer base. Opportunity for large sidewalk cafe for additional seating. Motivated seller! Will entertain any cash offer. Size: 1,300 SF Rental Rate: $5,612/Mo. (Mod. Gross) Price: $79K Agent: Brian

Mt. Prospect - 702-712 N. River Rd. - Finn McCool’s

Two acres of land with existing 4,669 SF restaurant. Current tenant in place for 18+ years! 150 parking spaces. Additional income from signage! Size: 2 Acres Lot Price: $1,290,000 (R.E., Business & Land) Agent: Jarrett

Naperville - Confidential #C127- Business & Real Estate for Sale

Iconic, high-grossing restaurant with prominent location. Suitable for many concepts. Potential to add catering and events. Seats 300 including bar. Size: 7,902 SF + 1,193 SF Patio Price: $2,699,999 Agent: Chad

Orland Park - 39 Orland Square Dr. - Square Celt - Bus. & RE for Sale Alehouse themed restaurant with spacious outdoor patio, bar and ample parking. Adjacent to Orland Square Mall. Do not disturb employees. Size: 9,635 SF Building on 76,228 SF Lot Price: $2,800,000 Agent: Chad

River North - 22 E. Hubbard St. - Straight Lease Restaurant Opportunity Across from Shaw’s Crab House & Andy’s Jazz Club. 24 handle tap system, 1,200 SF outdoor patio, floor to ceiling windows, 12’ ceilings, 18’ hood, etc. Size: 4,500 SF Interior Rental Rate: $15,975/Mo. (Net) Agent: Jarrett

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LONG ESTABLISHED SPORTS BAR/PUB In full operation with gaming. Approx. 2,5003,000 sq. ft. w/ parking. Located in SW suburbs. Additional rental income from retail space & apartment. Adjacent to bar. Priced to sell. Call for details.

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10 Motivations Why Customers Buy

Sandwiches Have Power To Sell All Day and Night

by John Graham Contrary to what many people believe, most salespeople want their customers to make good decisions. They want them satisfied, whether it’s buying shoes, home improvement, a vacation package, a car, or an insurance policy. Even so, salespeople accidentally lose sales. They leave customers unsatisfied, not dissatisfied. Customers become dissatisfied after making a purchase; if they’re unsatisfied, they walk away before buying. Here’s the point: it’s the wow that grabs attention and excites customers. The salesperson’s task is figuring out what it is that motivates a customer. Once that button is pushed, the facts serve to justify the purchase. Here are 10 motivations that move customers to buy: 1. To enhance their status. There are certain things we want to buy because they tell a story—buying a home or designer sunglasses, taking an exotic vacation, dining at certain restaurants, having an expensive vehicle, wearing certain clothing, or even having a certain hair style. “The beautiful objects that we prize are really signs to others that they should prize us,” writes Matthew Willcox in The Business of Choice. 2. To make a dream come true. We’re surprised when someone makes a purchase that’s “out of character.” When asked about it, the person responds, “You know, I’ve always wanted it and I’ve been saving for years. It’s a dream come true.” 3. To make amends. We may view ourselves as independent and free from past influences, but our purchases may tell a different story. A woman had a rocky relationship with her mother, but the first car she bought was the brand her mother always wanted. 4. To be defiant. Someone says, “That’s not a good idea.” or “You can’t afford that.” Such words become challenges driving us to “show them,” while pointing out how easy it is for adults to demonstrate adolescent behavior. 5. To feel good. There’s more than one type of self-medication. Close to the top of the list may be buying stuff to make us feel better. A cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter night, a plate of Mac and Cheese, a latte, and, of course, fries. But, like other types of self-medication, the effects wear-off and it’s time to do it again. 6. To feel safe. Some things go beyond just feeling good; we also want to feel safe. The old idea that “your home is your castle,” a place with thick walls and a moat, is as current today as it was centuries ago. We buy everything from deadbolts to security systems to insurance policies and organizational memberships to help us feel safe. 7. To forget our problems. Whether it’s buying clothes to help us “look the part” or taking an exotic vacation to get “recharged,” purchasing our way out of problems is nothing new. Today, we binge on Netflix and hit the Amazon buy button. 8. To make a statement. Why do so many former jocks, who are now sportscasters, don three-piece bespoke suits, while CEOs and salespeople shed theirs for open collar shirts? It almost looks as if they’re trying to trade places. Helping immigrants lose an accent is a growing business. And then there’s the big and powerful pick-up truck with its own message. Much of what we buy is to make a statement. 9. To feel we’re somebody. Kit Yarrow, Ph.D., the author of Decoding the New Consumer Mind, describes the big change that’s occurred in how we shop and our reasons for buying. “Most notable is an increased emphasis on the fundamental need to be seen, respected, and connected,” says Yarrow. 10. To reward ourselves. While it’s obvious that Starbucks sells coffee, that’s misleading. What they sell are low-cost rewards. It’s easy to drop $4 plus for a latte and not much less for a Tall coffee. But the cost is small compared to a getaway vacation, a dinner out, or some other splurge. We reward ourselves to fit our finances, but never get around to adding it all up. One report says the average person spends over $700 a year on coffee alone.

Sandwiches are popular options for every meal, surveyed consumers say they order them at least once a month n Breakfast (56%); Lunch (85%); Dinner (73%); Snack (49%). Americans eat 12.5 billion sandwiches a year but most of those are made and consumed at home. n 75% of the turkey and ham sandwiches that are enjoyed are created and eaten at home. n 57% of chicken sandwiches are purchased and these sandwiches are generally warm. Another way to improve your sandwich sales is to consider some unique protein offerings: n Sausage is the fastest growing sandwich protein according to one study which finds it is on 10% more menus now than a year ago. Adding sausage sandwiches will catch customers’ eyes. n Chipotle chicken continues to be a favorite, with a 39% increase in sales. n Short rib is showing up on 34% more sandwich menus, offering a warm and filling sandwich perfect for winter months. n Pork belly is an on-trend offering, showing up 32% more often than last year. n Curry chicken sandwiches are on 24% more menus than in the past, offering John Graham of GrahamComm is a marketing and sales strategy consultant and business writer. Contact him at jgraham@grahamcomm.com or johnrgraham.com. a new spicy alternative. –Portions from Technomic and Costanzo Bakerys

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Mumbo Sauce MUMBO means authentic homestyle flavor, premium quality and enduring legacy. The story of Mumbo BBQ Sauce is the quintessential American success story—a young man leaves his rural Mississippi town to pursue his dreams in the big city, creating an iconic brand and establishing an unforgettable legacy along the way. After serving in the United States Navy, Argia B. Collins moved to Chicago’s west side in the mid1940s, where he worked for his eldest brother who owned a local grocery store. There were six Collins brothers. All were spirited entrepreneurs who opened rib joints across the city heralded for world-class barbecue. In 1950, Argia B staked his claim on Chicago’s south side, opening his first restaurant in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood. He eventually opened two more locations including one in Gary, Indiana. A culinary perfectionist, Argia B wasn’t impressed with the ho-hum national brands available to restaurants at the time. So, inspired by his southern roots, he crafted his own tantalizing new sauce—sweet, tangy, savory, sublime! His restaurant soon became the test kitchen for the delectable recipes he would create experimenting with exotic spice and seasoning blends. Before long, restaurant customers began asking for extra dollops of this delicious sauce with their meals. Next, they brought in jars to take the robust sauce home! Collins realized he had a winning sauce and an incredible opportunity. He opened a manufacturing plant and began selling Mumbo Sauce in his South Side Chicago restaurants, to independent retail stores, to grocery chains and to other restaurants. Collins embarked on a major advertising campaign to promote his popular and now widelydistributed barbecue sauce. Mumbo Sauce gained national acclaim with its 1970 LIFE Magazine debut. The word was out. Mumbo became the sauce for discriminating palates, and Argia B’s Bar-B-Q restaurants became a must-visit destination for barbecue lovers from across the country. Today, distribution of Mumbo Sauce reaches every corner of the United States. Chefs and food service providers continue to use Mumbo Sauce as their condiment of choice. Although the restaurants closed in the 1990s, Argia B’s revolutionary recipe is preserved in each bottle of MUMBO SAUCE for you to enjoy today. Join the generations of food enthusiasts who insist on the premium quality and flavor that is uniquely Mumbo.

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Avoid Triangles

Many workplaces are built on gossiping about coworkers or venting about others. Though this might provide temporary relief or entertainment, it only serves to build up tension and stress. You can almost feel it floating in the air when an office is full of this kind of negativity. Bonding with someone by talking about a third person is called “triangling,” and it’s an unhealthy way to manage work anxiety. Examples of triangles might include gossiping about a third person, criticizing someone behind their back, and using them as a scapegoat. Though it might be tempting to vent to a coworker, consider how you can keep the issue between you and the person with whom you have conflict. Though it might be difficult at first, you can reduce your anxiety by approaching the person and telling the facts of the situation. Tell them you’d like to reach a resolution and are motivated to create an open and honest workplace. If you’re an employer or supervisor, consider how you can encourage employees to work out conflict between themselves and approach you honestly if they have an issue with your leadership.

When it comes down to it, there’s no specific industry or job that’s perfect for you; you have to adapt to what you’re best at and that may take a long time. It’s more important to make sure your specific role at work takes advantage of your top skills. It’s important to identify your own strengths and weaknesses, then compare them with your job description and responsibilities and make sure they align. If not, it might be time to talk to your manager about adjusting your role to be a better fit.

The Importance of Building Your Professional Equity

Your professional brand is basically what people think of when your name comes up: your character, values, judgment, intelligence, reliability, creativity, and similar significant characteristics.; In short, your professional equity. You build your professional reputation by the work that you do, your visibility within your field, your communications (in person, in print, and online), and your engagements (read: associations in which you’re active, volunteer work, etc.). The longer you work in your profession, the more opportunities you have to get involved, and the more actively you establish your online presence, the stronger your professional or career brand will be. Equity is an important concept both in home ownership and in career development. Equity is ownership. When you own a home, equity is your property’s value minus. your mortgage. The more you pay off your debt, the more equity you have in the property. The concept of professional equity also entails ownership: the number of assets you have built in your career. Professional assets include: ■ Your reputation ■ Your credentials ■ Your relationships ■ Your education ■ Your product knowledge ■ Your professional experience‘ ■ Your skill. The outstanding work you do, the strong relationships you nurture, and the professional reputation you build can provide a terrific platform on which to continue to build your work opportunities over a decades-long career. Multiplied over years of work engagements, your professional equity will be the greatest asset you have for creating a sustainable career.

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Bonchon

Continued from page 1 Bonchon’s unique and delicious fried chicken quickly attracted a dedicated following. Soon after, they expanded to California, Massachusetts, Texas, and Virginia, just to name a few states. Bonchon currently has 79 locations in operation throughout the USA, and 25 stores under construction. In Illinois, they opened up locations in Chicago at 1732 W. Division and 2163 S. China Place, followed by a location in Glenview, IL at 1619 Milwaukee Avenue. Another location is planned for Schaumburg at the Woodfield Green Shopping Center. Bonchon rose to fame due to the popularity of its one of a kind fried chicken. Every handcrafted piece of Bonchon chicken is made to order, using a unique double frying method perfected by founder Jinduk Seh, and hand-brushed with one of their signature sauces. “It’s Not Just Chicken—It’s Bonchon!”

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Keep a Brag Sheet to Prove Your Value

Consumers and Online Data If you’re worried about how well businesses are protecting the data they collect from you, you’re far from alone. A survey from IBM found that 77 percent of consumers say that an organization’s ability to keep their personal data secure is a factor in their buying decisions—and only 20 percent say they “completely trust” businesses to ensure their privacy. The survey also found that 75 percent of buyers refuse to purchase from organizations they don’t trust, regardless of the quality of their products. Another finding: Almost three-fourths of consumers believe that sellers are more concerned about profits than about privacy and data protection.

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Minimum Wage: What Should It Be?

Debates about the minimum wage have been heating up for years. To find out what Americans think it should be, CreditLoan surveyed 2,669 people across the country. The results? People in every state said it should be higher than the current federal level of $7.25 an hour. On average, Americans support a minimum wage of $11.56 an hour, allowing employees working 40 hours a week 52 weeks a year to earn $24,044 for the year. Most Americans, though, don’t even know what the minimum wage is. Just 35.5 percent identified the actual amount correctly. The average estimate was $8.09 an hour.

You probably know of one or two people in the office who have no problem bragging about themselves. And they’re probably the first ones to be offered new opportunities and additional responsibilities. One of the unfortunate consequences of being the quiet one in the office is that your accomplishments might not be recognized as often as they should. Even though self-promotion can feel awkward, it’s necessary in a competitive work environment if you want to stand out. You need to be heard in the workplace and be your own advocate. You can’t assume that your boss knows everything you’re doing, especially as the workforce becomes more and more remote. Stick to the facts and share instances when you might have impacted revenue or caught an error that saved the company money. Keep a running list of these accomplishments and bring them up in meetings with your manager, and don’t forget to update your resume with your biggest accomplishments as well. At the end of the day, when your boss is looking at the numbers, they’ll want to see who is adding value. If you’re quietly sitting at your desk doing a good job, there’s a chance no one knows it; When you’re ready to go to the head of the class, it’s time to make some needed, and vibrant, changes to your playbook; show off your value and chances are you’ll be there tomorrow...in a much better light.

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Stay safe with Society’s best practices for footwear in restaurants and bars Slips, trips and falls account for many food service accidents. They occur because employees are not paying attention to what they are doing, there are poor walking surface conditions, or there is embedded or built-up grease on floors. Employees who wear tennis shoes, heeled shoes or other inappropriate shoes may increase their chances of slipping and falling. These shoes may not have wide enough treads on the sole, and the sole itself may not be made from the proper slip-resistant materials. Heeled shoes will also reduce the amount of the sole that comes in contact with the floor, making a slip and fall more likely. All employees should wear sturdy footwear with slip-resistant soles and no heels. Other Footwear Features to Look For: ■ Laces that can be tightened (laces

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should always be tied) ■ Soft and easy-to-clean material with a padded ankle for support ■ Shoes made of a non-porous material, such as plastic ■ Resistance to water and grease ■ A tread that channels liquid out from under the shoe ■ A label stating that the footwear is skid-resistant Most slips, trips and falls are the result of inattentiveness, lack of awareness and poor walking surface conditions. Always be sure to keep your floors— and fashion—in check. It’s a small detail that can make a big difference. The guidelines above are recommendations of Society Insurance based on our company’s restaurant expertise in the markets we serve. Society’s team of risk control experts takes care of the details that will help business owners avoid catastrophic losses, and keep their customers, employees and businesses protected. For more helpful restaurant safety tips, visit www.societyinsurance.com. See their ad on page 2

RECIPE: Customized Confectionary Sprinkles Decorate your cupcakes and ice cream creations with signature sprinkles. Here’s how: MAKES 1 CUP ✮ 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted ✮ 1 large pasteurized egg white (about 2 tbsp.) ✮ About 3/4 tsp. pure extract such as lemon, almond, or vanilla ✮ Food coloring

In large bowl, stir the sugar and egg white, adding water by the quarter teaspoonful until a thick paste forms. It will thin once extract and colors are added. Divide among 3 bowls. Mix about 1⁄4 tsp. extract anda few drops of food coloring into each bowl. Spoon the icing into small resealable plastic freezer bags and press the mixture into a corner. Cut a small section off the corner to pipe long stripes onto a sheet of parchment paper. (The larger the hole, the wider the sprinkles will be.) Let dry at least 2 hours or overnight. Cut into sprinkles.

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Founder and Partner of Chicago’s Famed Fifty/50 Restaurant Group Scott’s restaurants include The Fifty/50, Apogee, Homestead, Birkshire Room, Portsmith, Leviathan, Bunny Slope Chicago, The Sixth Bar, Roots Handmade Pizza, Westtown Bakery, Bodega Drinks and Snacks, and others on the way! www.TheFifty50Group.com

Meet Chicagoland’s Top Brands Wednesday November 7th, Moretti’s Chicago (Edison Park)Exhibiting At Our Event: Become a cosponsor and serve your products, meet buyers, strengthen your network and increase your personal contacts with industry professionals. Cosponsorships are $500, and will sell out. Please respond ASAP to guarantee your spot. Cosponsors Receive: 1. The ability to have your food products served at the event (OPTIONAL) 2. An optional “marketing station” to engage prospects and contacts 3. Recognition and branding in the ads promoting the event 4. Recognition and branding on the TV monitors during the event

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