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STAN’S DONUTS OPENS 13TH LOCATION
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As of December, Orland Park is the site of the newest outpost of Stan’s Donuts, Chicagoland’s beloved coffee and pastry shop led by founder and master baker Rich Labriola. The Orland Park location is home to Stan’s second drive-thru window and features an outdoor patio. The Stan’s team kicked off the opening celebration in Orland Park on Dec. 5 with a few sweet incentives: The first 100 guests received a free boxed doughnut and a limited-edition Stan’s T-shirt. Some lucky guests whose birthday coincided with the opening received the new Stan’s Celebration Cake doughnut. It’s made from two classic yeast doughnuts, which are stacked and covered in vanilla French butter cream frosting, coated with sprinkles, and topped with a mini doughnut. Rich Labriola, of Labriola Baking Company, opened the first Stan’s Donuts & Coffee in Chicago in 2014, after partnering with Stan Berman, founder of the iconic Los Angeles shop that bears his name. Stan’s serves a vast array of award-winning doughnuts, coffee, breakfast sandwiches, dunkable cookies and specialty drinks. At Stan’s and at Labriola’s other Doughboy Restaurant Group restaurants, he uses fresh butter, eggs and vanilla and other quality ingredients to ensure the tastiest experience possible. a AROUND CHICAGO............24 CHEF PROFILES...............10 CHICAGOLAND NEWS..........8 CLASSIFIEDS..............37-38 DINING WITH MS. X...........4
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French Quiche Opens in Lincoln Park Coffee. Carryout. Catering. Courtyard. Chef Dominique Tougne and Chad Bertelsman introduce a new counter service concept in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, blocks away from its critically acclaimed sister restaurant, Chez Moi. French Quiche is a friendly neighborhood French cafe serving an authentic array of sandwiches, soups, flatbreads, salads, crepes, breads, sweets and bien sur, quiche! Located at 2210 N. Halsted St., this New Orleans French Quarter-clad, spacious cafe, is designed for effortless grab-and-go coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner items. Joined by co-owner Bertelsman, Tougne now has his culinary stamp on two unequivocally French concepts in Lincoln Park: neighborhood bistro and café.
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Grubhub Annual Report Reveals 2020’s Top Food Trends Grubhub recently took time to look back at how Americans ate their way through the turbulent year of 2020. Grubhub, a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace, released findings from its annual "Year in Food" report, analyzing orders from over 30 million diners. While past years have seen a growth in vegan and vegetarian options, 2020 was a year where comfort foods and caffeine took a majority of the top spots. The famous spicy chicken sandwich trend continued throughout the year with a more than 300% increase in popularity. Top Orders of 2020 1. Spicy chicken sandwich: 318% more popular this year than last 2. Chicken burrito bowl: 299% more popular 3. Chicken wings: 287% more popular 4. Waffle fries: 221% more popular 5. Cold brew coffee: 206% more popular 6. Steak quesadilla: 164% more popular 7. Iced latte: 157% more popular 8. Fish and chips: 146% more popular 9. Strawberry shake: 131% more popular 10. Roast beef sandwich: 126% more popular Vegan and vegetarian trends slowed down in 2020 as popularity for vegan-friendly products only grew by 13% (compared to 27% in 2019). The most vegan-friendly states (in ranking order): 1) New York; 2) California; 3) Oregon; 4) Massachusetts; and 5) Illinois.
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Lettuce Entertain You Lays off 1,000
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises planned to permanently lay off more than 1,000 employees, according to a recent filing with Illinois labor authorities. The planned layoffs of 1,045 workers hit more than 40 LEYE restaurant locations in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, according to the latest Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification report. LEYE operates more than 120 restaurants in nine states. COVID-19 was listed as the reason for all of the planned layoffs. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker banned indoor dining in Chicago. -Source: Restaurant Business
‘Thank you’ from boss can boost employee satisfaction Showing appreciation for employees should be combined with building employee engagement, according to experts. Fostering engagement in the workplace is more tangible than creating an employees’ happiness, said Vivian Woo, senior people science analyst at Culture Amp. “A happy employee might not necessarily be a productive employee, but engaged employees tend to perform better than their unenImage by SK from Pixabay gaged counterparts.” Managers who understand the best ways to make their team members feel appreciated can help increase engagement, which is shown to be linked to many organizational outcomes, like turnover and performance. More than half (60%) of employees surveyed by Limeade Institute who felt “cared for” said they plan to remain three or more years with their companies, compared to 7% of those who said they didn’t feel cared for, according to a white paper published in October. The overwhelming majority of respondents (90%) who felt cared for said they were likely to suggest their company as an exceptional place to work, compared to 9% who said they didn’t feel cared about. -HR Dive
Love’s Travel Stops Open Bojangles Love’s Travel Stops has opened its first two Bojangles restaurants that are a part of a national franchise development agreement signed last year between the two companies. The development agreement includes 40 Bojangles at Love’s Travel Stops. Some of the first locations will open in Illinois, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Arkansas, all new states for the restaurant. The locations will be managed by a dedicated Bojangles-trained Love’s team to ensure that Bojangles fans receive the familiar high-quality menu items they know and love. Bojangles has about 750 restaurants in 11 states.
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FoodChain ID Offers Vegetarian, Plant-Based and Vegan Certification FoodChain ID, one of the world’s leading food safety, testing and sustainability organizations, has created a vegetarian, plant-based and vegan (VEG) certification program. “Consumers are increasingly turning to a full range of plant-based and meatless products, especially as alternative protein sources,” said Mark Dabroski, FoodChain’s senior vice president, commerical services. “This newly established certification is in response to customer demand for a labeling solution that provides greater product transparency.” The global vegan food market value is estimated to reach around USD 24.3 billion by 2026. Market demand is further supported by fast food restaurants in the U.S. serving “meatless” burgers and retailers featuring those and similar products in ads. The FoodChain ID VEG Program enables food manufacturers to: n Increase transparency n Add value to their brands n Meet consumer and retailer demand Dabroski notes that “Our VEG certification can be bundled with existing non-GMO project verification and/or USDA organic certification for greater efficiency and cost savings for client’s using multiple certifications.” For more about the certification, visit www. foodchainid.com/certification/vegetarian-andplant-based-certification.
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Subway Amps Up Its Culinary and
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Breadless sandwich restaurant concept coming to Detroit A new restaurant that features sandwiches without the bread is planned to come to Detroit in the spring. Founded by Marc Howland, Ryan Eli Salter, and LaTresha Staten, the restaurant raised $1.1 million in capital and has chosen its first physical location on the new Joseph Campau Greenway Connector, which is near the riverfront. The location is being designed with COVID-19 safety in mind, even though the opening could come months after the rollout of a vaccine against the virus. According to DBusiness, the restaurant “will feature online order and pickup, grab and go, a walk and bike up window, delivery, catering and a stationary drivethru where customers can order in a designated parking spot and have their food delivered to their vehicle.” The concept was founded as a healthy Food Network photo sandwich option and features classic sandwich options wrapped in leafy greens instead of bread, including Swiss chard, turnip greens and collard greens. Howland, co-founder and CEO of Breadless, told the magazine, “I started Breadless because I struggled for 10 years to find healthy, on-the-go food options that fit into my clean eating regimen.” The restaurant touts itself as being gluten free, low carb, and on-the-go friendly. Breadless hopes that it can show Detroiters healthy food can be filling and fresh. “Our purpose is to help millions of people to live healthier and happier lives, and thus feel more fulfilled by feeling good about themselves and what they are eating,” their website reads. -Detroit Metro Times
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Gemma di Luna Earns Top Honors
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Triscuit Launches Project to Help People who Live in Food Deserts Triscuit, a brand known for its woven, whole grain wheat crackers, announced the launch of The Missing Ingredients Project, the brand’s firstever purpose-driven effort to help increase access to the variety of affordable, fresh foods lacking in food deserts. Through this initiative, Triscuit is committing $1 million in grant funding over the next three years to find and support individuals and non-profit organizations who are developing innovative ways to advance access to a variety of fresh, nourishing food in food deserts across the United States. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, approximately 19 million people— 6.2 percent of the United States population—live in food deserts. These are geographic areas, either urban or rural, where access to affordable, healthy food options, including fresh fruits and vegetables, is limited or non-existent. In food deserts, access is often restricted by several factors including distance to the grocery store, the number of stores in the area, family income and availability of transportation. According to the USDA, food deserts are described as low-income areas where at least 500 people, or at least 33 percent of the population, is greater than 1.0 mile from the nearest supermarket or large grocery store for an urban area or greater than 10 miles for a rural area. “It’s a crisis that demands our attention, and as a brand, we knew we had to take action,” said Sally Barton, senior brand manager, Mondelez International. Starting in early 2021, the brand will invite local nonprofits to apply for one of 20 $50,000 grants to help fuel and fortify their work. The Missing Ingredients Project will award six grants in 2021 and the remaining 14 grants be awarded in 2022 and 2023. Changemakers will be selected on the strength of their solutions, the impact of their work and their ability and desire to scale their plans to reach even more people. Triscuit is also partnering with James Beard award-winning New Orleans chef, Nina Compton, and L.A. based chef/restaurateur Ludo Lefebvre, to raise awareness of the issue and help Triscuit engage with changemakers. -PR Newswire
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Atomic Wings Expands Franchising New York City’s Atomic Wings has grown from two to 11 units since brothers Zak and Ray Omar took over the company in 2014, and they plan to open another six franchised locations this year. “We never hired a team to go out and sell franchises. All the growth has happened organically, with people contacting us,” Zak Omar said. -Source: Forbes
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Certain Foods May Help Prevent Clogged or Hardened Arteries
Atherosclerosis occurs when fatty deposits accumulate along artery walls. You may have heard the condition referred to as clogged arteries or a hardening of the arteries. This causes the arteries to narrow and restricts blood flow to the heart and other parts of the body. Atherosclerosis is considered a major underlying cause of heart disease, including coronary artery disease, the most common type of heart disease in the United States. Atherosclerosis is the underlying cause of about 50% of deaths in Western countries. It’s a chronic inflammatory disease with numerous risk factors. Foods that may help prevent clogged arteries. 1. Berries 2. Beans 3. Fish that is high in omega-3-rich fats 4. Tomatoes and tomato products 5. Onions 6. Citrus fruits 7. Some spices, including ginger, pepper, chili and cinnamon 8. Flax seeds 9. Cruciferous vegetables 10. Beets A healthy diet rich in nutrient-dense foods may help reduce your risk of developing clogged arteries. Research has shown that adding foods like cruciferous vegetables, fish, berries, olive oil, oats, onions, greens, and beans to your diet may be an effective way to prevent atherosclerosis. All of the foods listed above offer many other benefits as well. Adding them to your daily routine may significantly decrease your risk of disease and boost your overall health. -Healthline.com
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Food Network Mainstays Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis Starring in New Discovery+ Series in Rome and Tuscany Food Network icons Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis are on an Italian adventure to eat and drink their way through the country they love so dearly on the new four-episode series “Bobby and Giada in Italy,” available exclusively to stream starting Jan. 4 on discovery+. Flay, a pervious visitor to Rome, instantly fell in love with the lifestyle, the culture and most of all, the food. But Flay believes that to really understand a destination you must see it with a local, so he reached out to De Laurentiis, who grew up in Italy. Together, Flay and De Laurentiis embark on a trip of a lifetime, spending a month in Rome and Tuscany while getting inspired by Italy’s history, local cuisine and of course, enjoying “la dolce vita.” “Viewers get to see a whole new side of Giada and Bobby as they reveal their favorite places to eat and drink. From Rome to Tuscany, watching this show is like taking a dream trip to Italy from your couch,” said Courtney White, president of Food Network. In each hourlong episode, De Laurentiis and Flay immerse themselves in the culinary traditions of Italy, soaking in the history and energy behind some of their favorite locations they have visited through the years, all the while savoring the dishes that continue to make Italy a go-to destination for global cuisine.
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Survey: Americans Miss Travel the Most in Pandemic According to a new study released by Hilton, 95% of Americans are missing travel right now. Are you one of them? It’s not surprising, after months of restrictions brought on by a global pandemic that led to working and learning from home and little change in scenery. What is surprising though? Within this time, 188 million Americans already feel a
Bonchon, the internationally revered restaurant brand known for its Korean fried chicken, has relocated its global headquarters to Dallas, Texas, and introduces new fast-casual restaurant model. Bonchon’s Texas move will bring new jobs and expand the company’s Texas footprint.
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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will be developing 50 new restaurants across Florida and the Southeast. The leading fast casual concept signed a multi-unit agreement and continues accelerating growth. Hyatt Hotels Corp. grows its boundless portfolio of lifestyle brands in the Americas with new hotel openings: New Alila, Hyatt Centric, and Thompson Hotels properties represent Hyatt’s goal of growing with intent in key markets. Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, a $75 million reinvention of the iconic 1915 Blackstone Hotel, recently opened in Omaha, Neb. The highly anticipated 205-room property is the brand’s first hotel in Nebraska and serves as a key development in the city’s Blackstone District. Qdoba Mexican Eats launched Mexican cauliflower mash nationwide. After a successful testrun, Qdoba became the first Mexican fast-casual restaurant chain to launch a flavorful, low-carb rice alternative nationally. Sysco Corporation, a leading global foodservice distribution company, announced that Tom Peck will join the company as executive vice president and chief information and digital officer, effective Jan. 4.
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2021 food label trends deliver safety and security for consumers and retailers, says UPM Raflatac, a leader in sustainable labeling. Restaurants, grocers and meal delivery services prioritize tamper proof seals, pressure and temperature-sensitive design, increased traceability, waste reduction and responsible sourcing. As part of Kellogg’s Better Days commitment to support 1 million farmers by the end of 2030, the company is collaborating with the Nature Conservancy to provide efficient water irrigation resources to Arkansas rice farmers. Chef-driven ice cream manufacturer High Road announces the acquisition of the former Three Twins plant in Sheboygan, Wis. The new facility will bolster company goals to raise revenue to over $100 million and become the highest caliber craft ice cream manufacturer at scale in the U.S. Denny’s recently announced that it has raised over $800,000 for No Kid Hungry in 2020, adding to its 10-year fight against childhood hunger in America. Fennville, Mich.-based Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy recently received its SQF certificate for producing frozen desserts, gelato, sorbet and soft serve mix.
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stress and the feeling of fear of missing out on special moments with loved ones. Traveling, it seems, is one of the great joy, with nine in 10 respondents saying that travel memories are the fondest they have. Travel—over special occasions or personal achievements—is attributed to creating their most frequently recalled “happy memory,” with the majority of those surveyed also citing that creating these lasting memories is a primary motivation for their trips. As for playing favorites, 54% said travel memories are more important than their favorite piece of jewelry, and 53% say those memories are more important than their smartphone. So, one of the best ways to reclaim your happy? Take a trip when it’s safe to do so. “Travel is an unstoppable force, and we know consumers are eager to reconnect with the people and places they love,” said Danny Hughes, executive vice President and president, Americas, Hilton. “Hilton is ready to welcome guests back with all the assur-
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Dollar General Has Opened its 17,000th Store Dollar General recently announced the official grand opening of its 17,000th store in Fountain, Colo. The company celebrated the milestone by furthering its mission of serving others through a $17,000 donation to the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8. Dollar General Corp. has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers save time and money by offering products that are frequently used and need to be replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations.
Columbus Vegetable Oils Increases Production of Dressing Cups Columbus Vegetable Oils, a leading food oil company serving the food-service industry with high quality vegetable oils, shortenings and dressings, makes take-out and delivery easy with their line of dressing cups for food-service and convenience store operators. The dressing cups, which are available in three sizes—1.25 oz., 1.5 oz. and 2 oz.—are filled with dressing from Columbus’ Butcher Boy line. Now, with nearly 30 dressings, sauces and dips to choose from, the cups are a solution for operators needing to offer individual portions of condiments to customers. “The delivery and food on-the-go trend is not only growing, it is has become a table stake within many of our customers’ operations,” said Ben Caffrey, operations manager for Des Plaines, Ill.-based Columbus Vegetable Oils. “We are always looking to stay in tune with what our customers’ needs are, which is a large reason for the increased production of the dressing cups. It’s important that we are able to produce a necessary product for our clients to succeed.” Made for individual consumption, the dressing cups were created to accompany popular grab-n-go items such as pizza, chicken wings, salads and wraps. From ranch to honey mustard to tartar sauce and pancake syrup, the dressing cups are gluten-free and don’t require refrigeration. Private labeling is also available. To learn more about Columbus Vegetable Oils, see their ad on page 5 of this issue, or visit www.cvoils.com.
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Top 10 Tips to Achieve Success in the Retail Bakery Business When it comes to snacking, nothing tops fresh bakery products. We asked Ed Lezza Sr., a third-generation baker and patriarch of the Lezza Bakery family for some tips on being successful in the retail bakery business. Here’s what he had to say: 10) Take Care of Employees. Offer not only as nice of a benefits package as you can, but also applaud openly a job well done and criticize in private. 9) Offer Delivery or Curbside Pick Up. This is not only critical for the pandemic, but also for those customers that need this assistance. 8) Clean, Clean, Clean (and Clean Some More). Clean and sanitize hourly and don't neglect door handles, case glass—anything a customer or staffer can touch. 7) Promote your product. Try buy-oneget-one offers, free coffee with bakery item, etc. 6) Advertise! Don't keep your business a secret! Use the resources out there: Food Industry News (if going after wholesale accounts), local churches, neighborhood newspapers, social media outlets for retail sales. 5) Provide Samples of Your Product. That's the best advertising! 4) Listen to your Customers. You need their feedback no matter how much it hurts. 3) Get it in writing. Orders, directions, everything. 2) Quality. Use the best ingredients you can. 1) Be Flexible. Change is inevitable, and your business has to change with the customers’ tastes. When in Elmhurst be sure to visit Lezza Bakery at 544 Spring Road. They are open six days and are famous for their spumoni, cannoli and pastries. If you are a wholesale bakery product buyer, see their ad on page 3 of this issue.
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TRAVEL With Valerie Miller DESTINATION: Colorado Ski Country As snow blankets Colorado’s highcountry, Colorado Ski Country USA member ski areas are excited to welcome guests back to the slopes for the 2021 winter season. What guests have come to love about skiing and snowboarding will be refreshingly the same this season. The fresh, crisp mountain air and stunning scenery as well as the world class terrain and world class guest service Colorado is known for will be ready for guests to enjoy on a pair of skis or snowboard this winter. Over the summer and fall, Colorado Ski Country USA member ski areas have been tirelessly working with local and state officials to prepare for this season. Colorado Ski Country encourages all skiers and riders, no matter how experienced, to “Know Before You Go,” long a back-country mantra that will apply to all skiers and riders this year. Guests should visit ski area websites, social media and other channels to ensure they have the most up-todate information on any COVID-19 protocols and understand what is expected during their visit. Colorado Ski Country’s COVID-19 webpage, coloradoski.com/covid-19, will be updated throughout the winter with tips, information and the most up-to-date resort protocols. Many ski areas will require prepurchase of lift tickets, ski school reservations rentals and other activities, and guests should check with the ski area they plan to visit before and leading up to their arrival. Ski parties will be allowed to load lifts and gondolas together at full capacity. Parties that are not together will have at least one seat between them on lifts. Up to two unrelated parties can load a gondola together up to 50 percent capacity. Parties that are uncomfortable riding with other parties will be allowed to ride as a single party. Ski school classes will be limited to under 10 and most ski areas will limit class sizes to between four and six and offer half-day lessons. Ski areas will be following state and local guidance for indoor spaces, lodging, transportation and other activities where appropriate. Highlights include: Loveland Ski Area. Loveland (middle picture) will offer one of the longest seasons in the state, an average of 400 inches of snow and affordable ticket, rental and lesson options, but there will be operational changes. Guests will be required to pre-purchase lift tickets, rental equipment and Ski & Ride School lessons online prior to arrival. Purgatory Resort. Purgatory (top photo) will feature additional drop off areas and general admission plaza where guests will need to be scanned once upon entry and not in each lift line for guest convenience and guest and employee safety. Telluride Ski Resort. Telluride (left photo) will feature 20 refurbished gondolas offering dining options in Mountain Village as well as expanded yurt and outdoor dining services across the mountain. Southwest Airlines and Jet Blue are adding flights to Montrose Regional Airport. Colorado Ski Country USA is the not-for-profit trade association representing Colorado’s 22 ski and snowboard resorts. Colorado Ski Country USA webpage will be updated throughout the Photos courtesy of Colorado Ski Country season. For more info visit coloradoski.com.
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New Pop-Up from Chef Bill Kim Chef Bill Kim’s Pizza & Parm Shop, a new virtual restaurant based out of the Chicago suburb of Oak Brook, has opened. Available exclusively for takeout through DoorDash, this pop-up offers the western Chicago suburbs a chance to experience the award-winning chef’s menu of flavors that defy borders, in a time where dining options continue to be limited due to COVID-19 restaurant dining restrictions. “Growing up on the North Side of Chicago, I had a lot of Italian friends and was constantly surrounded by the cuisine. I think part of me even wanted to be Italian!” remarks Kim, a native of Seoul, South Korea, whose family immigrated to Chicago when he was seven. “This menu is a homage to them and my childhood with flavors and dishes I love and that travel incredibly well through delivery.” The menu spotlights Detroit-style pizza, known for its signature square shape and caramelized cheese crust — as Kim says, “a happy medium between Chicago deep dish and thin crust styles.” In addition to pizza, the menu features a classic chicken parmesan entrée and chicken parmesan sandwiches. Chef Bill Kim’s Pizza & Parm Shop hours are 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. This pop-up follows the recent launch of Chef Bill Kim’s Ramen Bar, another concept located in Oak Brook featuring Kim’s creative takes on the universal Asian comfort and cold-weather dish. Both represent new restaurant concepts and menus not present on Cornerstone and Kim’s portfolio of restaurants.
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Chef Gordon Ramsay Is Launching His Own Line of Flavored Hard Seltzers Move over White Claw, Gordon Ramsay is coming to steal your thunder. The celebrity chef and restaurateur, 54, announced that he is releasing his own line of spiked seltzers: Hell's Hard Seltzer. Ramsay worked closely with Brew Pipeline and Global Brews of London to bring his drink to life. "Yes, even I enjoy a hard seltzer after a long day, so I decided to toss the devil horns into the ring and heat things up,” Ramsay said in a press release. “Hell's Kitchen will never freeze over, but a cold Hell's Seltzer is a great start.” The new beverages will be available in four flavors: Berry Inferno (a mix of peach, blueberry and raspberry), Knicker Twist (a blend of passionfruit, pineapple and orange), Mean Green (a fusion of kiwi, lime, mint and pineapple), and That's Forked (a sweet combination of key lime, vanilla and graham). These drinks will hit shelves nationwide in early 2021. -Peoplemag.com
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Page 34 CO-PACKING & PRIVATE LABEL Milano Baking Company .................................800-495-BUNS CO2 MacCARB ..................................Page 22 .........877-427-2499 COFFEE ROASTERS Tec Foods Inc .............................Page 16 .........773-638-5310 Tugboat Coffee .................................................630-390-6613 COFFEE-WHOLESALE Thomas Coffee...........................Page 28 .........815-768-9651 COLD STORAGE PerishableDistribution Solutions Page 43 .........888-491-1641 COLD STORAGE-PORTABLE Portable Cold Storage .......................................800-535-2445 COMPRESSED GAS MacCARB ..................................Page 22 .........877-427-2499 CONDIMENTS Texas Pete ........................................................716-913-7516 CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES Walter Daniels Construction..............................773-775-0170 CONTRACT BAKERS Buttercrumb Bakery ...................Page 13 .........708-741-7260 CONTRACT LABOR SERVICES All About Personnel....................Page 03 .........630-336-6238 Atlas Employment Services .......Page 47 .........847-671-1557 CONTRACT MANUFACTURING Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef).....................773-278-7800 COOKING EQUIPMENT Ramar Supply Co .......................Page 26 .........708-233-0808 CORNED BEEF Bea’s Best City Foods .......................................773-523-1566 CORNED BEEF-FRESH Vienna Beef................................Page 29 .........773-278-7800 CORPORATE GIFTS Vienna Beef................................Page 29 .........773-278-7800 COVID-19 DISINFECTING Kleen Teem Group .....................Page 48 .........866-324-2500 CRAFT BEVERAGES Deutsch Wine & Spirits .....................................708-687-9870 CREDIT CARD PROCESSORS Menio Global .....................................................855-641-8326 DAIRY-PRODUCTS Instantwhip Chicago ...................Page 20 .........773-235-5588 DELI-MEATS Bea’s Best City Foods .......................................773-523-1566 Deli Halal ...........................................................224-900-7567 DELIVERY-VEHICLES DCI Central .......................................................800-468-7478 DEMO SERVICES-FOOD & BEVERAGE Custom Merchandising Services ......................630-814-3679 DESSERTS Chicago Sweet Connection........Page 17 .........773-283-4430 Algelato Chicago ...............................................847-455-5355 Isabella Desserts ..............................................708-571-0636 DESSERTS-WHOLESALE Lezza Spumoni & Desserts ........Page 03 .........708-547-5969 DIRECT MAIL PROGRAMS Food Industry News ..........................................847-699-3300 DIRECTV All Sports Direct ................................................630-918-3000 DISINFECTING SERVICES Kleen Teem Group .....................Page 48 .........866-324-2500 DUCT CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America .....Page 40 .........800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .......................................708-344-0344 EGGS Farmers Hen House ...................Page 10 .........319-683-2206 Meadowbrook Egg & Dairy Company ...............773-523-8861 ELECTRIC & GAS STEAMERS EmberGlo-A Division of Midco Int’l ....................773-604-8700 ELECTRICAL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ...Page 15 .........847-381-0448 EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS Employco USA ...........................Page 09 .........630-920-0000 EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS Rob Bernstein - Laner Muchin ..........................312-342-7778 EMPLOYMENT LAW Laner Muchin .............................Page 15 .........312-467-9800 ENERGY BROKER Century Energy Solutions ..........Page 10 .........630-817-3164
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foodindustrynews.com ETHNIC BREADS-ROLLS & PASTRIES Ideal Bakery ......................................................773-631-6897 ETHNIC FOODS Kikkoman Sales USA ........................................630-954-1244 FACILITY MAINTENANCE UmbrellaOne National Facility Services ............773-383-6826 FAUCETS Faucet Shoppe The...........................................773-478-3890 FILTERS-EXHAUST SYSTEMS Olympia Maintenance .......................................708-344-0344 FIRE ALARM MONITORING Alarm Detection Sytems Inc ..............................630-844-5318 FIRE ALARM REPAIR & TESTING Alarm Detection Systems Inc ...........................630-844-5318 FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS Fox Valley Fire & Safety ....................................847-695-5990 FIRE-EXTINGUISHERS Henrichsen’s Fire & Safety Equipment .............800-373-9714 FIRST AID-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Affirmed Medical Service ..................................847-322-9185 FLATBREADS Grecian Delight Foods ......................................847-364-1010 FLOOR-NON-SLIP TREATMENT Step Advantage..........................Page 26 .........312-801-4123 FOOD DISTRIBUTORS Cugini Distribution ......................Page 24 .........708-695-9471 Devanco Foods ..........................Page 07 .........847-228-7070 Tec Foods Inc .............................Page 16 .........773-638-5310 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ........................630-514-1338 Anichini Brothers ...............................................312-644-8004 B & B Foodservice ............................................815-834-2621 Chef’s Kitchen/Dearborn ...................................773-801-1600 Chef’s Quality Meats .........................................708-333-0880 GFS Distribution ................................................800-968-6391 Grecian Delight Foods ......................................847-364-1010 Olympia Food Industries ...................................847-349-9358 Sysco Food Services Chicago ..........................847-699-4839 Wilkens Foodservice .........................................708-235-0788 FOOD PRODUCTS Devanco Foods ..........................Page 07 .........847-228-7070 Tec Foods Inc .............................Page 16 .........773-638-5310 Grecian Delight Foods ......................................847-364-1010 Neil Jones Food Company................................800-543-4356 Olympia Food Industries ...................................847-349-9358 Texas Pete ........................................................716-913-7516 FOOD PRODUCTS-PREPARED Captain Ken’s Foods ......................................... 800-510-3811 FOODSERVICE EQUIP REP & MAINTENANCE Restaurant Handyman ......................................847-232-4474 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT Thunderbird Food Machinery .....Page 23 .........866-451-1668 A D E Foodservice Equipment .......................... 630-628-0811 Losurdo Inc .......................................................630-833-4650 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT-REPAIR CSI - Coker Service Inc .............Page 20 .........888-908-5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical...Page 15 .........847-381-0448 Cobblestone Ovens ..........................................847-635-0172 United Fast Food & Beverage........................... 847-616-0711 FOODSERVICE- LAYOUT & DESIGN Losurdo Inc .......................................................630-833-4650 Sarfatty Associates ........................................... 847-920-1100 FOODSERVICE-EQUIPMENT PARTS CSI - Coker Service Inc .............Page 20 .........888-908-5600 Cobblestone Ovens ..........................................847-635-0172 FOODSERVICE-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co .......................Page 26 .........708-233-0808 FRANCHISE-CONSULTANTS Big Sky Franchising ..........................................855-824-4759 FREEZER & REF TRAILER RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage.......................................800-535-2445 FREEZERS-ALL TYPES Custom Cooler & Freezer ..........Page 04 .........630-879-3131 FRYERS FSI/Foodservice Solutions ................................847-719-6088 FURNITURE/FIXTURES/DESIGN Vitro Seating Products ......................................800-325-7093 GAMING TERMINALS Aces Up Gaming ...............................................773-209-4800
Food Industry News® January 2021 GELATO Algelato Chicago ...............................................847-455-5355 Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy.................................800-4GE-LATO GELATO EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Kool Technologies ......................Page 30 .........630-483-2256 Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy.................................800-4GE-LATO GHOST KITCHENS Amped Kitchens ................................................323-384-3631 GIARDINIERA E Formella & Sons .....................Page 24 .........630-873-3208 V Formusa Company ........................................847-813-6040 GLYCOL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM & REPAIR Mackay Heating & Mechanical...Page 15 .........847-381-0448 GRAND OPENING PROMOTIONS LED Billboard Trucks ........................................312-924-7979 GREASE REMOVAL SERVICE Kaluzny Bros Inc ...............................................815-744-1453 Mahoney Environmental Inc .............................815-730-2088 GREASE TRAP PUMPING SERVICE Tierra Environmental ..................Page 23 .........888-551-1998 Kaluzny Bros Inc ...............................................815-744-1453 GREASE TRAP SERVICE Tierra Environmental ..................Page 23 .........888-551-1998 Mahoney Environmental Inc .............................815-730-2088 GREASE-EXHAUST CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America .....Page 40 .........800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .......................................708-344-0344 GREEK FOOD PRODUCTS Devanco Foods ..........................Page 07 .........847-228-7070 Grecian Delight Foods ......................................847-364-1010 Olympia Food Industries ...................................847-349-9358 GROCERY MANUFACTURERS MEMBERSHIP Lezza Spumoni & Desserts ........Page 03 .........708-547-5969 Meirtran ATM ..............................Page 04 .........815-275-8031 GYROS Devanco Foods ..........................Page 07 .........847-228-7070 Grecian Delight Foods ......................................847-364-1010 Olympia Food Industries ...................................847-349-9358 H/R-HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES Employco USA ...........................Page 09 .........630-920-0000 HACCP TRAINING & CONSULTING Task Insurance Group ................Page 25 .........847-440-2323 HALAL DELI MEATS Deli Halal ...........................................................224-900-7567 HALAL FOOD PRODUCTS Deli Halal ...........................................................224-900-7567 HAMBURGER PATTY MANUFACTURER Devanco Foods ..........................Page 07 .........847-228-7070 HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ......................................847-232-4474 UmbrellaOne National Facility Services ............773-383-6826 HEALTH INSURANCE Employco USA ...........................Page 09 .........630-920-0000 Gallagher ...................................Page 20 .........630-285-3686 National Restaurant Association .......................312-715-5363 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE & REP Mackay Heating & Mechanical...Page 15 .........847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 ...................................................847-987-9738 HELIUM MacCARB ..................................Page 22 .........877-427-2499 HISPANIC FOOD DISTRIBUTION B & B Foodservice ............................................815-834-2621 HISPANIC FOOD PRODUCTS La Criolla ....................................Page 23 .........312-243-8882 HOOD EXHAUST & FAN CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America .....Page 40 .........800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .......................................708-344-0344 HOOD SYSTEMS-FIRE Henrichsen’s Fire & Safety Equipment .............800-373-9714 HOODS & DUCTS C & R Equipment Company .......Page 17 .........773-523-0315 HOT DOGS Vienna Beef................................Page 29 .........773-278-7800 Crawford Sausage ............................................773-277-3095 Red Hot Chicago ...............................................800-249-5226 HOT SAUCE Texas Pete ........................................................716-913-7516 HOT SAUCES Gindo’s Spice of Life Hot Sauce .......................855-444-6367
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Food Industry News® January 2021 HUMMUS & SPREADS Grecian Delight Foods ......................................847-364-1010 HVAC REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Giant Refrigeration ............................................773-539-9629 Restaurant Handyman ......................................847-232-4474 ICE CREAM Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream ....Page 24 .........608-221-8640 Homer’s Gourmet Ice Cream .....Page 14 .........847-251-0477 Instantwhip Chicago ...................Page 20 .........773-235-5588 Algelato Chicago ...............................................847-455-5355 Fox Valley Farms ..............................................630-231-3005 Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy.................................800-4GE-LATO ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT REPAIR & SUPPLY Kool Technologies ......................Page 30 .........630-483-2256 ICE CREAM-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY Kool Technologies ......................Page 30 .........630-483-2256 ICE CREAM-YOGURT Instantwhip Chicago ...................Page 20 .........773-235-5588 ICE MACHINE REPAIR & SANITIZING Ice Solutions 24 ................................................847-987-9738 Major Appliance Service ...................................708-447-4100 ICE MACHINES-SALES-RENTAL OR LEASING Empire Cooler Service ......................................312-733-3900 ICE-MAKING EQUIPMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ...Page 15 .........847-381-0448 INSURANCE Task Insurance Group ................Page 25 .........847-440-2323 Cacciatore Insurance ........................................312-264-6055 Caro Insurance Services ...................................708-745-5031 Concklin Insurance Agency...............................630-268-1600 ISU Northwest Insurance Services ...................847-310-0400 Society Insurance .............................................888-576-2438 INSURANCE SERVICES Gallagher ...................................Page 20 .........630-285-3686 Cacciatore Insurance ........................................312-264-6055 INSURANCE-INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL Cacciatore Insurance ........................................312-264-6055 INTERIOR DESIGNERS Sarfatty Associates ........................................... 847-920-1100 INTERNET ADVERTISING Food Industry News ..........................................847-699-3300 ITALIAN BEEF Devanco Foods ..........................Page 07 .........847-228-7070 Serrelli’s Foods ..........................Page 31 ....... 877-385-BEEF Allonco Meats ...................................................847-697-2333 Grecian Delight Foods ......................................847-364-1010 Red Hot Chicago ...............................................800-249-5226 ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALTIES E Formella & Sons .....................Page 24 .........630-873-3208 ITALIAN SAUSAGE Devanco Foods ..........................Page 07 .........847-228-7070 Anichini Brothers ...............................................312-644-8004 JANITOR-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co .......................Page 26 .........708-233-0808 JAPANESE-FOOD PRODUCTS Kikkoman Sales USA ........................................630-954-1244 JUICER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Up ‘N Adam Service & Supply Inc Page 11.......877-876-2326 JUICERS-FRUIT & VEGETABLES Berkel Midwest ..................................................800-921-9151 KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL Alarm Detection Systems Inc ............................630-844-5318 KID’S MEAL TOYS Wikkistix .....................................Page 16 .........602-870-9937 KITCHEN EQUIPMENT A D E Foodservice Equipment .......................... 630-628-0811 KITCHEN FLOOR NON-SLIP TREATMENTS Step Advantage..........................Page 26 .........312-801-4123 KITCHEN-EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America .....Page 40 .........800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .......................................708-344-0344 LAW FIRMS Laner Muchin .............................Page 15 .........312-467-9800 LINEN SUPPLY & RENTAL SERVICE Cosmopolitan Textile .........................................773-254-6100 LIQUOR & SPIRITS Deutsch Wine & Spirits .....................................708-687-9870 LIQUOR-WHOLESALE Peerless Liquors ...............................................773-378-3908
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Page 35 LOGISTICS COMPANIES Perishable Distribution SolutionsPage 43 .........888-491-1641 MAILING PROGRAMS On Time Printing ...............................................708-544-4500 MAYONNAISE Columbus Vegetable Oils...........Page 05 .........773-265-6500 MEAT PROCESSING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest ..................................................800-921-9151 MEAT-ORGANIC-NATURAL-ABF Fox Deluxe Stap ...............................................847-520-8300 MEAT-SMOKED Nueske Applewood Smoked Meats ..................800-382-2266 MEAT-WHOLESALE Devanco Foods ..........................Page 07 .........847-228-7070 New S B L Inc ............................Page 21 .........773-376-8280 Park Packing Company .............Page 13 .........773-254-0100 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ........................630-514-1338 Anichini Brothers ...............................................312-644-8004 Chef’s Quality Meats .........................................708-333-0880 Fox Deluxe Stap ...............................................847-520-8300 International Meat Company .............................773-622-1400 MEATS -WHOLE PIGS-GOATS-LAMB Park Packing Company .............Page 13 .........773-254-0100 MEDICAL SUPPLIES Affirmed Medical Service ..................................847-322-9185 MEDITERRANEAN FOODS Grecian Delight Foods ......................................847-364-1010 Olympia Food Industries ...................................847-349-9358 MENU PRINTERS Hallagan Business Machines ............................773-637-0626 MENU-DESIGN Pinata Graphics ................................................312-929-6805 MENUS On Time Printing ...............................................708-544-4500 MENUS-CUSTOM PRINTED Accurate Printing ...............................................708-824-0058 MERCHANT PROCESSING Menio Global .....................................................855-641-8326 MEXICAN FOOD PRODUCTS B & B Foodservice ............................................815-834-2621 MEXICAN FOODS Los Comales Licensing .....................................773-457-1784 MILK Instantwhip Chicago ...................Page 20 .........773-235-5588 MINI PASTRIES Ideal Bakery ......................................................773-631-6897 NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING LED Billboard Trucks ........................................312-924-7979 NITROGEN MacCARB ..................................Page 22 .........877-427-2499 OFFICE EQUIPMENT Hallagan Business Machines ............................773-637-0626 OILS & FATS-COOKING Columbus Vegetable Oils...........Page 05 .........773-265-6500 OILS & SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils...........Page 05 .........773-265-6500 Chef Mac Culinary Cooking Oils .......................708-945-9150 OILS & VINEGAR Pastorelli Foods ............................................ 800-SOS-AUCY OILS-COOKING/BULK Columbus Vegetable Oils...........Page 05 .........773-265-6500 OLIVE OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils...........Page 05 .........773-265-6500 ORGANIC FOODS Pastorelli Foods ............................................ 800-SOS-AUCY ORGANIC MEAT & POULTRY Fox Deluxe Stap ...............................................847-520-8300 OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ...Page 15 .........847-381-0448 OVENS-SALES & SERVICE Cobblestone Ovens ..........................................847-635-0172 PACKAGING MATERIALS Barrington Packaging Systems ..Page 06 .........888-814-7999 PACKAGING SYSTEMS Barrington Packaging Systems ..Page 06 .........888-814-7999 PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ......................................847-232-4474 PANCAKE-BATTER & MIX Tec Foods Inc .............................Page 16 .........773-638-5310
PAPER-PRODUCTS Ramar Supply Co .......................Page 26 .........708-233-0808 Alfa Restaurant Supply .....................................773-588-6688 PARTITIONS-ACRYLIC Social D Partitions .............................................224-242-2236 PARTY-FAVORS & SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co .......................Page 26 .........708-233-0808 PASTA-FRESH AND FROZEN Cugini Distribution ......................Page 24 .........708-695-9471 Pastafresh Home Made Pasta ..........................773-745-5888 PASTRIES Chicago Sweet Connection ........Page 17 .........773-283-4430 PASTRY CONSULTING Sweet Bee .........................................................847-828-4812 PATIO ENCLOSURES Thatcher Oaks Awnings ....................................630-833-5700 PATIO HEATERS TNG Industries ...........................Page 03 ......... 708-449-1100 Propane Pete ....................................................847-754-7662 PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS Berkel Midwest ..................................................800-921-9151 PAYROLL SERVICES Employco USA ...........................Page 09 .........630-920-0000 ADP ...................................................................847-507-4210 PEST CONTROL Rose Pest Solutions ...................Page 22 ......800-GOT-PEST PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION Mc Cloud Services ............................................800-332-7805 PICKLES & RELISH Vienna Beef................................Page 29 .........773-278-7800 PITA BREAD Grecian Delight Foods ......................................847-364-1010 Olympia Food Industries ...................................847-349-9358 PIZZA SUPPLY DISTRIBUTORS Anichini Brothers ...............................................312-644-8004 PLANT BASED FOOD PRODUCTS Ruth’s Vegetarian Gourmet ...............................218-343-8858 PLUMBING SUPPLIES Faucet Shoppe The...........................................773-478-3890 POINT OF SALE SUPPLIES Illinois Wholesale .......................Page 33 .........847-285-4163 Alpha POS Services Inc ....................................630-690-2870 POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS Illinois Wholesale .......................Page 33 .........847-285-4163 Alpha POS Services Inc ....................................630-690-2870 Retail Control Solutions ....................................630-521-9900 Revel Systems ..................................................415-744-1433 PORK PRODUCTS Steinbach Provision ...................Page 25 ......... 773-538-1511 Peer Foods .......................................................773-927-1440 POS SYSTEMS Illinois Wholesale .......................Page 33 .........847-285-4163 Alpha POS Systems Inc ....................................630-690-2870 Revel Systems ..................................................415-744-1433 POS SYSTEMS-CLOUD BASED Illinois Wholesale .......................Page 33 .........847-285-4163 Alpha POS Services Inc ....................................630-690-2870 POULTRY PRODUCTS Steinbach Provision ...................Page 25 ......... 773-538-1511 POULTRY-FRESH New S B L Inc ............................Page 21 .........773-376-8280 POULTRY-WHOLESALE & PROCESSORS Fox Deluxe Stap ...............................................847-520-8300 PRESSURE WASHING Olympia Maintenance .......................................708-344-0344 PRINTERS On Time Printing ...............................................708-544-4500 PRINTING-CUSTOM ITEMS Accurate Printing ...............................................708-824-0058 PRIVATE LABEL FOOD MANUFACTURERS E Formella & Sons .....................Page 24 .........630-873-3208 PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS Wilkens Foodservice .........................................708-235-0788 PRODUCE-WHOLESALE Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ........................630-514-1338 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Sweet Bee .........................................................847-828-4812 PROMOTIONAL MARKETING LED Billboard Trucks ........................................312-924-7979
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Page 36 PROPANE Propane Pete ...................................................847-754-7662 PROPANE SERVICE Propane Pete ...................................................847-754-7662 PROPANE TANK DELIVERY Kangaroo Propane ..........................Page 39 ...630-479-9750 PUBLIC RELATIONS-MARKETING SERVICES Falk PR ............................................................847-208-7052 IMR Chicago ....................................................312-878-1222 PUBLISHING Food Industry News .........................................847-699-3300 RE-UPHOLSTERY Chicago Booth ................................Page 15 ...773-378-8400 REFRIGERATED TRAILER RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage ......................................800-535-2445 REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR CSI - Coker Service Inc ..................Page 20 ...888-908-5600 Kool Technologies ...........................Page 30 ...630-483-2256 Mackay Heating & Mechanical ........Page 15 ...847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 ..................................................847-987-9738 REFRIGERATION SERVICE & REPAIR Giant Refrigeration ...........................................773-539-9629 REFRIGERATION-EQUIP/COMMERCIAL Custom Cooler & Freezer ......Page 04 630-879-3131 REPUTATION MANAGEMENT Restaurant Marketing - 30 Days Free! 312-872-8050 RESTAURANT CONSULTANTS Stanovich Hospitality ............. 708-359-1911 RESTAURANT EQUIP PARTS WAREHOUSE CSI - Coker Service Inc .........Page 20 888-908-5600 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT FSI/Foodservice Solutions............................... 847-719-6088 Losurdo Inc ...................................................... 630-833-4650 Revel Systems................................................. 415-744-1433 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Custom Cooler & Freezer .............. Page 04 ... 630-879-3131 Ramar Supply Co .......................... Page 26 ... 708-233-0808 Alfa Restaurant Supply .................................... 773-588-6688 Berkel Midwest ................................................ 800-921-9151 Schultz Supply ................................................. 708-652-2020 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR Up ‘N Adam Service & Supply Inc Page 11 ..... 877-876-2326 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE CSI - Coker Service Inc ................. Page 20 ... 888-908-5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical ...... Page 15 ... 847-381-0448 Berkel Midwest ................................................ 800-921-9151 Cobblestone Ovens ......................................... 847-635-0172 Emerald Service Inc ........................................ 888-696-7317 Major Appliance Service .................................. 708-447-4100 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT-NEW & USED March Quality Used & New Equip . Page 29 ... 800-210-5895 RESTAURANT MARKETING Restaurant Marketing - 30 Days Free! ..................... 312-872-8050 RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE SALES John Moauro/Realty Executives .......................708-361-1150 Kudan Group Inc ............................................. 312-575-0480 Nick Dibrizzi/Coldwell Banker .......................... 708-562-9328 Pontarelli & Company ...................................... 847-778-3571 RESTAURANT-DESIGNERS Losurdo Inc ...................................................... 630-833-4650 Sarfatty Associates ...........................................847-920-1100 RESTAURANTS La Scarola Restaurant ..................................... 312-243-1740 ROOF TOP GREASE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS Enviromatic Corp of America ......... Page 40 ... 800-325-8476 ROOFS-SALES-REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Care Sheet Metal & Roofing .......... Page 08 ... 708-387-9784 SAFETY TREATMENT FOR FLOORS Step Advantage ............................. Page 26 ... 312-801-4123 SALAD-DRESSINGS Ken’s Foods ..................................................... 800-633-5800 SALAD-DRESSINGS & OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils .............. Page 05 ... 773-265-6500 Tec Foods Inc ................................ Page 16 ... 773-638-5310 SANITATION CERTIFICATION Illinois Restaurant Association ......................... 312-787-4000
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BROASTED Highsuburb. volume!Unique NW suburb. BROASTED CHICKEN: CHICKEN: NW concept.FreeInstanding, parking, patio. Busy street/signalized intersection. cludes freestanding building and parking lot. Call!! Seats 52. Dine-in, carry out, delivery. Authentic southernBREAKFAST/LUNCH: Well established neighborhood icon style menu. Unique concept. Fully equipped in pristine in upscale community on Chicago’s NW side. Seats 90 plus. condition. Real Estate, Biz, FF&E @ $595K.
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PIZZERIA: opportunity to own this renowned $$$$$$ fromOutstanding Video Gaming! Priced right @ $249K. pizzeria and full service restaurant. NW Suburb. Established BAR &Home GRILL: Elmwood Park.original Short stuffed hours, but 2amSeats li1973. of Chicagoland’s pizza! cense. 12 taps. Seats 44. Menu well-reviewed on social 125. Plenty of parking. Full liquor license. BONUS: Big media. 4 gaming machines. Kitty-corner from new legalized $$$$$$ from Video Gaming! Priced right @ $249K.
marijuana dispensing!! $75K w/ great lease or $245K w/
Real Estate.Totally remodeled bar with rare Chicago tavern TAVERN: license (corporate)!! 2am/3am.bar No with strikes. capacity.tavern Great TAVERN: Totally remodeled rare50Chicago lease. Excellent clientele...class act. Ready to re-open. Biz, license (corporate)!! 2am/3am. No strikes. 50 capacity. Great Lease, FF&E @ $65K lease. Excellent clientele...class act. Ready to re-open. Biz, Lease, FF&E @ $65K
FORMER KATHY’S LAKESIDE INN: Opportunity knocks! FORMER INN:4,200 Opportunity knocks! Located onKATHY’S Forest LakeLAKESIDE in Lake Zurich. sf building with Located on Forest Lake in Lake Zurich. building with restaurant/bar, apartment, parking lot 4,200 & 82’sfpier for boats! restaurant/bar, apartment, lot &re-establish 82’ pier for Owner will assist tenant toparking rehab and thisboats! once Owner will assist tenant to rehab and re-establish this once popular venue with rent subsidies. Call!!
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BAR & GRILL: Elmwood Park. Short hours, but 2am liITALIAN: Unique concept, upscale ristorante in affluent cense. 12 taps. Seats 44. Menu oninsocial NW suburb. Established 16 profi tablewell-reviewed years. Seats 120 dinmedia. 4 gaming machines. Kitty-corner from new legalized ing room, party room and bar. Plus additional 60 on patio. marijuana $75K greatand lease w/ Big cateringdispensing!! $$$$. Positive cashw/flow profiort. $245K Qualified Real buyersEstate. only...strong financials required by landlord. Highly
confidential. Biz, Lease, FF&E @ $350K
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MIXED USE BUILDING: Jefferson Park! Chicago tavern liIRISHThree PUB:(3)Prime Chicago. Tavern License! Freecense! newlyNW renovated apartments, fully furnished standing 3,000 sf brick building. Parking lot. Kitchen. Surbar, patio and two (2) car garage. “Trophy Building”...big rounded by commercial and residential. Profit rental income. Real Estate,industrial Biz @ $645K
You don’t know what you don’t know. So if they don’t know you, then they won’t know to buy from you. 220 West Route 120 Lakemoor 60051 Let them get to know you: 847-650-8221 Start advertising today by calling 847-699-3300.
ITALIAN: options. Biz,Unique FF&E @concept, $195K. upscale ristorante in affluent NW suburb. Established 16 profitable years. Seats 120 in dinMIXED USE BUILDING: Jefferson Park! Chicago tavern liing room, party room and bar. Plus additional 60 furnished on patio. cense! Three (3) newly renovated apartments, fully Big catering $$$$. Positive cash fl ow and profi t. Qualifi ed bar, patio and two (2) car garage. “Trophy Building”...big buyers only...strong financials rental income. Real Estate, Biz required @ $645Kby landlord. Highly confidential. Biz, Lease, FF&E @ $350K
FULLY EQUIPPED STATE OF THE ART KITCHEN, 3 dining rooms, seating for 85 people, courtyard for outside seating, parking for over 40 cars on 3/4 acre of land with an additional building for storage and one bedroom apt. on second floor.
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WESTERN SUBURBS ON WELL TRAVELED MANNHEIM ROAD/NATIONAL TENANT LOCATION/CORNER, FREE STANDING WITH DRIVE THRU WINDOW Turn-key, fully equipped 2,700 SF restaurant on 19,000 SF Lot Asking price for Real Estate, Fixtures and Equipment: $549,500
SW SUBURBS, BURANK, ON HOT 79TH STREET WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC COUNT, NATIONAL TENANT LOCATION, CORNER, FREE STANDING BLDG WITH DRIVE THRU WINDOW ON 20,000 SF LOT For Sale Real Estate, Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment: $450,000 NW SUBURBS,O’HARE AIRPORT AREA/TURN KEY FULLY EQUIPPED RESTAURANT FOR LEASE,LIQUOR LICENSE AND VIDEO GAMING ALLOWED 2,275 SF, seats 100,plenty of parking, asking $14 per SF NNN and $6.16 per SF on Real Estate taxes. CHICAGO NW SUBURBS/O’HARE AIRPORT AREA /PIZZA PASTA ETC,PICK UP-DELIVERYCATERING & DINE IN/100 DELIVERIES PER DAY/VIDEO GAMING ALLOWED
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CHICAGO MIDWAY AIRPORT AREA,PIZZERIA PICK UP AND DELIVERY,SHORT HOURS,CLOSED MONDAYS,REAL $$$MAKER,$150,000. CASH FLOW,INCLUDES REAL ESTATE AND BUSINESS
Mixed used building plus full basement,established for 32 years, owner retiring, store front with apartment, that is why Real Estate Taxes are only $4018 a year. Weekly payroll $1,600. For Real Estate & Business $479,000.
CHICAGO SUBURBS SPORTS BAR-PIZZERIA & VIDEO GAMING Real $$$ maker. Four (4) locations.
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Building 3,250 SF plus 1,400 SF basement with unlimited parking. Built brand new in 1997. Established for 42 years. Open only five days a week, closed Sunday and Monday; Potential to open another day. Only open seven hours per day, two hours for Lunch and five hours for Dinner. Pick up and dine in, potential for delivery service. Sales are $850,000 a year with a cash flow of $290,000 a year; all verifiable. Real Estate taxes are only $5,700. For Real Estate and Business: $899,000 SW SUBURBS | OAK FOREST | PIZZA AND MORE | FOR SALE BUSINESS ONLY Located in a very busy shopping center with 7-Eleven as a main anchor Open six days a week; dinner only. 1,400 SF; Rent only $1,700 per month all in$3,000 cash flow a week. Asking price $179,000
SE SUBURBS | CHICAGO HEIGHTS | REAL ESTATE WITH VIDEO GAMING & SIGN RENTAL
Turn-key fully equipped free standing restaurant. 2,975 SF on a 18,750 SF corner lot with possible drive thru window development opportunity. For Real Estate, Video Gaming and Sign Rental: $469,000
DOWNERS GROVE | DOWNTOWN BY TRAIN STATION | BUSINESS ONLY Fast food casual. Real $$$ maker. 1,500 SF seats 40 plus 30 outdoor
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4,200 SF, plus outdoor patio & parking in the rear, seats 150, plus 80 on the outdoor patio, unlimited free parking from the Village of Elmwood Park in the rear of the restaurant. Established since 1987, completely remodeled recently. Sales are $16,000 plus per week, or bring your own concept. For Business Only:$199,000 /rent $6,000 per month/ Real Estate Taxes $2,195 per month. For Real Estate and Business: $1,099.000
LISLE – WESTERN SUBURBS | HOT NATIONAL TENANT LOCATION Free standing, second generation restaurant. 2,520 SF, plus 1,000 SF lower level on 22,800 SF lot with drive thru window. For Sale: $739,000; For Lease: $25 per SS NNN, Real Estate taxes: $5.60 per SF
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Fast food, 2,080 SF, established, turn-key, dine in, pick up and delivery. Sales: $16,000 a week, plus 60% delivery done Door Dash, Grub Hub. Payroll: $3,700 per week; Rent: $4,774 per month. Asking price: $159.500 For Business Only
JOLIET | STEAK HOUSE-BAR-BANQUET PLUS VIDEO GAMING | REAL ESTATE & BUSINESS 10,000 SF building, seats 400, parks 130 +/-. 3 Million in sales a year. $350,000 cash flow verifiable. Established 46 years.
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White Castle Comfort Foods Return White Castle is bringing back comfort food. The fast food restaurant chain has added two past favorites—the Sloppy Joe Slider and Mac & Cheese Nibblers—as well as a brand new item, the Smoky Joe Slider, to its menu through Feb. 14. The Sloppy Joe Slider is just like the classic
Unilever Reveals Plant Initiative
Unilever has launched the Future Foods initiative, which plans to grow plant-based food sales five-fold to $1.2 billion over the next five to seven years. The plant-based portfolio will expand for the Hellmann’s mayonnaise, Ben and Jerry’s and Magnum ice cream brands, and more products will join the Vegetarian Butcher meat-substitute line. -Source: The Wall Street Journal
Kind North America Bought by Mars
Mars is purchasing Kind North America, which will be merged with its existing relationship with Kind International to grow Mars’ lineup of healthy snacks. The reportedly $5 billion deal will allow Kind to function as a separate Mars unit with Kind founder Daniel Lubetzky playing a “key role” in its future, according to a statement. -Source: Reuters
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Registration Opens for 2021 Healthy Kitchen, Healthy Lives
The first-ever virtual edition of Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives, presented by the Culinary Institute of America and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Department of Nutrition, is taking place Feb. 3-5. There has never been a greater need for health care professionals, nutritionists and health care food-service professionals to arm patients with tools to eat healthfully and help mitigate chronic illness. For more information or to register, go to healthykitchens.org.
Hershey Invests $1.5M in Thurgood Marshall College Fund The Hershey Company has announced it will invest $1.5 million in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to establish a scholarship endowment, with the goal to increase that to $3 million over the next 10 years. The endowment will be used for students pursuing degrees in food science in TMCF-member-schools, which include public colleges that provide advanced education for underrepresented populations. The historic endowment is the first time a company has committed to endow a TMCF scholarship. Donations to TMCF typically go into the organization’s general fund. The Hershey Company increased its support of Black and Brown communities across the United States to help fight racial injustice after the death of George Floyd. Applications for the Hershey Scholarship are open to any student studying food science at a TMCF-partner school. Students of any race are eligible to apply. The scholarships will be awarded to students who are dedicated to innovating within the food industry. -PR Newswire
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Chipotle Testing Smoked Brisket
Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced it is testing smoked brisket at 64 restaurants throughout Cincinnati and part of Sacramento, Calif. Chipotle's latest protein features smoked beef brisket that is seasoned with a special spice blend, seared on the grill every day, and finished with a sauce made with Mexican peppers. "We're thrilled to offer a new, responsiblysourced brisket that tastes terrific and meets our industry leading Food with Integrity standards," said Chris Brandt, chief marketing officer. Chipotle is listening, testing and learning from customer feedback before deciding on a national launch strategy. In 2019 and 2020, three Chipotle menu items, carne asada, supergreens salad mix and queso blanco successfully completed the stage-gate process and were rolled out on a national scale. In July, Chipotle announced it is testing cilantro-lime cauliflower rice at restaurants in Denver and throughout Wisconsin, in addition to a digital-only quesadilla in Cleveland and Indianapolis. Brisket will be available for in-restaurant, online, mobile and contactless delivery orders at participating locations for a limited time. -PRNewswire.com
Low-Sugar Drink Mix for Kids Debuts
Wellness-centric brand True Citrus recently launched True Lemon Kids, a low-sugar, clean-label powdered drink mix designed for children that contains no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or preservatives; uses colors from natural sources (fruits and vegetables); offers 25% of the daily servings of vitamins A, C, and E; has 10 calories per serving; is sweetened with Stevia and 2 grams of sugar; and is non-GMO, glutenfree, and sodium-free. Available at many U.S. retailers.
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Heinz Offers Touchless Dispenser For more than 150 years, Heinz, the maker of America’s Favorite Ketchup and beloved condiments, has taken a consumer-first approach to delivering delicious products at the standard of quality Heinz consumers expect. Now, as the restaurant and food-service industry is hit hard by COVID-19, and as consumers opt for drivethrus, takeout and delivery, Heinz is helping to restore consumer confidence in dining on-premise with the debut of the Heinz Keystone Automatic Dispenser. Made with motion sensor technology, this innovative dispenser offers a 100% touchless condiment serving experience designed to eliminate shared touch point.
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Research Shows Technology’s Affects on Retailers, Consumers “Smartphones have grown to become a huge part of daily life, so it’s only natural that retailers and shoppers are connecting this technology with the grocery buying experience,” said Colin Stewart, executive vice president, business intelligence, at Acosta. “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the shopping experience has significantly changed, and many consumers are limiting their trips to the grocery store and being as efficient as possible with their time in the store. To do this, they are looking to mobile solutions more and more.” A research report from Acosta provides a comprehensive breakdown of the latest trends in mobile-assisted and online shopping, including: n Eighty-nine percent of U.S. grocery shoppers are using a smartphone, 22% more than in 2015. n Fifty-eight percent of U.S. shoppers agreed they are comfortable using digital/online tools to assist with grocery shopping, up significantly from 35% of shoppers in 2015. n A shopper’s age/generation strongly correlates with how comfortable they feel using digital tools for grocery shopping, with 74% of Millennial shoppers feeling comfortable compared to less than half of baby boomer shoppers.
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Unilever Boosted Resort Expands Food, Beverage Program by Ice Cream At a time Delivery Service Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain
when restaurants across the country are pulling back, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa in Paradise, Ariz., is pushing forPhoto credit: Patricia Nugent (Mower) ward with a significant investment in its food and beverage program. Longtime Executive Chef Beau MacMillan has announced the appointment of two industry powerhouses: Bar Chef Christiaan Röllich (pictured above left) and Chef de Cuisine Samantha Sanz (rigght) and-a dream team who will steer the evolution of the resort’s signature elements, restaurant and jade bar. “Sam and Christiaan represent the next Photo credit: Spencer Thompson (Mower) generation of tastemakers and the perfect team to move our culinary program forward,” said MacMillan. “Both have built impressive careers through sheer grit and passion. Both are at the top of their game. and they share a deep respect for each other’s craft that will drive their collaboration as they create a full-circle experience between kitchen and bar for our guests.” One of the country’s most lauded luxury resorts, Sanctuary is a striking boutique property, just minutes from Scottsdale. The resort enjoys international acclaim for its contemporary design, award-winning Elements restaurant and Sanctuary Spa.
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Unilever’s Ice Cream Now delivery service has helped it grow household penetration for brands such as Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s during pandemic-related lockdowns as people want “to increase their moments of happiness at home,” said Andrew Sztehlo, global vice president for ice cream research and development. The company has reportedly quadrupled pickup points for on-demand sales worldwide. -Source: FMI DailyLead
Amazon Launches Digital Pharmacy
Amazon.com Inc. unveiled its biggest push into selling prescription drugs with the launch of a digital pharmacy and discounts for paying U.S. Prime members that sent shock waves through shares of drugstore chains and distributors. The e-commerce giant recently unveiled Amazon Pharmacy, a section of its retail website and mobile application that lets people order medication. Shoppers can pay using their health insurance. Prime members who don’t use their insurance are eligible for discounts on generic and brand-name drugs on Amazon’s site or at about 50,000 participating pharmacies. -Source: Bloomberg
Walmart Uses Celebs to Help Home Cooks Walmart is launching a free interactive video series featuring celebrity chefs who will guide customers through a series of recipes. Walmart’s Cookshop will offer 17 episodes and 250 customizable experiences with celebrity chefs and hosts, including Jamie Oliver, Patti LaBelle and Sofia Vergara, with recipe ingredients offered online for pickup or delivery. -Source: Progressive Grocer
Latino Winemakers in the U.S. Tout Publix Evolves as a Grocer and More Coastal Influences Building on the employee-ownership philosophy The cabernet franc, white merlot and sparkling wines produced at Long Island, N.Y.’s RGNY project, run by the Rivero Gonzalez family who initially planted vineyards in Mexico over 20 years ago, exemplify the growing presence of Hispanic culture in winemaking in the U.S., Cathy Huyghe writes. Meanwhile, a group of Oregon vintners banded together recently to form a virtual panel dubbed “Celebrating Hispanic Roots,” where Cramoisi Vineyard and Winery’s Sofia Torres commented on the group’s shared wish to reach more Hispanic consumers, noting a “big potential to grow that market that is waiting for us in Williamette, to welcome the Hispanic people to tasting rooms and events.” -Source: Forbes
and high service standards set by founder George Jenkins, Publix has become a powerhouse in the Southeastern U.S. with a culture of service and accountability and the premise that it’s more than a grocer. Publix CEO Todd Jones, who started as a bagger, and president Kevin Murphy discuss Publix’s evolution, its commitment to innovation and plans for the future. -Source: Publix
Reservation Apps Cater to Restaurant Operation Changes
Restaurant reservation apps Resy and Tock have added new features last year to cater to the changing ways restaurants are operating and consumers are dining. Resy worked with its parent company American Express to offer new outdoor dining experiences, and Tock added tools to help restaurant operators manage dine-in occupancy and takeout orders. -Source:
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Instacart has brought on Goldman Sachs to lead an initial public offering for early 2021, which could be valued at close to $30 billion, Reuters reports. The IPO is being accelerated after California voters exempted third-party delivery companies from classifying its contract workforce as employees, and also is building on the growing demand for grocery delivery. -Source: Grocery Dive
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How to Keep Your Business Afloat in Uncertain Times Businesses will continue to struggle even as they transition back to normal after restrictions are eased. The Chief Executive website offers this advice for succeeding in uncertain times: n Analyze your expenses. Take a hard look at how you’re spending your organization’s money and look for expenses that you can reduce or eliminate. Can you cut back on your office space to reduce your rent payments? Delay some marketing campaigns that aren’t essential to your business? n Adapt to your market. Look for ways to market your products and services to address current conditions. Maybe you can reposition your brand to help people still affected by the pandemic. n Study your competition. What are other organizations in your marketplace doing? Look for strategies you can emulate and gaps you can fill. n Think long term. In time the pandemic will fade. It may take months or years, but think about what you can do to maintain your position in the marketplace. Keep up with current customers to find out what their needs will be.
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Heat, Disease Hurt Lettuce Harvest Winter Hibernation Unseasonable heat and diseases took a toll on for Some Eateries
central California iceberg lettuce and romaine crops, which could take a toll on supplies and prices for consumers at the grocery store level, and at food service, according to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. “We grow accustomed to seeing lettuce at the grocery store Image by Th G from Pixabay year-round, but a lot of folks don’t know we About 15% of U.S. resrely on producers all around the country and beyond to serve that year-round taurants are seasonal in availability,” economist David Anderson said. -Source: Southeast Farm Press normal times, according to the National RestauPapa John’s Moves HQ Laredo Taco Now in Fla. 7-Elevens rant Association, but this Papa John’s has unveiled a 7-Eleven Inc. is expandyear nonseasonal eaternew 60,000-square-foot heading its love for tacos with ies around the country quarters facility in Atlanta that the opening of Laredo Taco are making tough calls will house about 200 employCo. restaurants in Florida, on whether to close for ees working in a variety of dewith more than 15 planned the winter. “The only way partments including human refor the state. The inaugural is to go into hibernation sources, menu innovation and taco restaurant is in Inverness. Laredo Taco until you can start makmarketing. The chain will also Co. is famous for its tacos served on handing money and hopefully, retain its offices in Louisville, made flour tortillas made from scratch in they can make some kind Ky., and London. -Source: Restaurant on-site kitchens each day. of deal with their landBusiness lord,” said Dirt Candy owner Amanda Cohen. Lyft Explores Possibility of Food Delivery Service Nathan’s Famous is Ride-hailing company Lyft said it may soon be entering the food-delivery working with indepenspace.Like Uber, the San Francisco-based ride-sharing operator, Lyft is now dent restaurants in an looking to pivot into a growing part of the convenience economy. effort to help them stay According to an article from Reuters, Lyft is looking afloat by adding a ghost to enter the crowded delivery field at a less-crowded kitchen menu. Employend of the proverbial pool: delivering food for restauees from the restaurants rants without a full-fledged customer-facing platform. prepare dishes from the President John Zimmer told Reuters Lyft sees an opNathan’s ghost kitchen portunity to empower restaurant delivery without a menu, and the indepenlot of the now-standard overhead or fees. “What we’re dent eateries keep the hearing from restaurants is they’re looking for a partrevenue and pay Naner who will not charge 30-percent commission, but than’s a commission. still offer delivery service,” Zimmer said. Photo by Tobias Heine from Pixabay
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During its latest earnings call, Zimmer said delivery tests began during the pandemic’s early days and, thus far, have been positive.He went on to reiterate retailers don’t like the fees, but Lyft has the potential to help. He said it’s a business-to-business play, as opposed to a direct-to-consumer one. Even so, the U.S. delivery scene is not exactly “untapped.” DoorDash, for one, delivers at the Pringles Turns Up the Heat on its Chips behest of restaurants Pringles cheddar, BBQ and many brands have and chili and lime flasecured partnerships vors get a fiery upgrade to deliver via their own in the brand’s first digital infrastructure for spicy collection. For the a smaller cost. first time, the masters Expect to hear more of flavor at Pringles are concrete plans as the introducing a full colcompany pushes toward lection of spicy crisps its goal of reaching profdedicated to their heatitability in 2021. loving snack fans. The A request for comnew Pringles Scorchin’ lineup adds fiery heat to ment from Lyft was not three Pringles originals, bringing a spicy sensation returned -Source: FoodonDeto the flavors fans already know. mandNews.com.
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New Snacks from Conagra Introduced Conagra unveiled 13 snack launches at the Crack the Code Experience, the virtual National Association of Convenience Stores conference. The new products included a plant-based jerky under its Gardein brand, four varieties of Slim Jim meat sticks and brand mash-ups such as Bigs Takis Fuego sunflower seeds and a Sour Patch Kids line of Snack Pack gels. -Source: bakeryandsnacks. com
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People Selling the Industry With Cary Miller This month I am proud to be pictured with Joey Mondelli and Armondo Vasquez, owners of Chicago’s famed La Scarola restaurant. This restaurant is famous for serving old-school Italian food combined with over-the-top attentive and super quick service. The high level of service enables this restaurant to turn its tables several times each night. And because the food is always served piping hot, it reduces the chances of customers sending their entrée back to the kitchen. Celebrating 20 years in business, the restaurant has an excellent reputation for quality and value and is also a place to spot celebrities. If you have not had their food, you should give it a try. La Scarola is located at 721 W. Grand Ave. in Chicago and open for dinner 7 nights a week. Natalie Bartels is the brilliant mind behind Nat Creative, a firm offering creative logo design, package design, branding strategies, menu design, mural design, painting and brochure layout and design. Natalie takes pride in providing exceptional value to her clients with affordable pricing along with fast turnaround. Natalie has nearly 10 years experience in providing fine art production and graphic art services to the food industry. You can see Natalie’s ad on page 6 of this issue. Philip Roviero is with Swanel Beverage Inc., a firm offering alternatives to high-price, nationally branded soft drinks. Since 1941 the Roviero family has been manufacturing soft drink syrups and juices that are sold to restaurants, bars, theaters and other food business establishments. Swanel has everything needed for you to be successful, including soda dispensers and soda guns. The firm is based in Hammond, Ind. Tommy Fana IV (left) is with Local Biz Creative and Marketing, a multifaceted marketing and design company. Whether you need a new logo or an entire brand overhaul, Tommy and his team are here 24/7 to ensure your marketing solutions are not just met—but conquered. With diverse services, up-to-date knowledge on trends and technology and more than 10 years of experience, the firm has gained a unique advantage in the marketing and design world, becoming a one-stop-shop for online marketing, digital design, media buying, branding, print, video production and more. You can see the firm’s ad on page 27 of this issue. Bill Milligan (right) is the second generation of leadership to operate Chicagobased Pioneer Wholesale Meats. Following in his grandfather’s and father’s footsteps, Bill’s son Casey Milligan is continuing the family tradition by being part of the Pioneer legacy, and becoming the third-generation to lead the family business. As the industry changes, Pioneer has evolved to be a hub for wholesale cash-and-carry meats, offering many processed meat products and brands, as well as hand-trimmed and butchered lamb and veal. The company continues to expand and is preparing a move from the congested Fulton Market area to more convenient location near Lake and Western
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Protecting Your Business, Employees While Building Customer Confidence KleenTeem understands there are myriad challenges facing your business or workplace, and downtime following a disinfection and viral remediation treatment shouldn’t be one of them. When taking proactive measures to ensure a safe, clean and pathogenfree environment for customers and employees, further delays or work stoppages— especially on the heels of the industry-wide disruptions faced last year—can rapidly erode any recent gains in confidence. We all know that addressing one threat by potentially treating it with another isn’t the answer; and using traditional disinfecting methods does exactly that. Disinfectants are toxic, and prolonged exposure—which is likely since they must be applied continuously to effectively work—may cause perilous side effects. KleenTeem’s process, featuring Purbloc, is an antimicrobial ecosystem that’s data-driven and customized to mitigate existing threats and establish forward protection against risks. Our products are NSF-51 approved for food safety, non-toxic, and residue-free. They are guaranteed to eliminate a host of pathogens from surfaces, including SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), and enable protection for up to 90 days under certain conditions. Also, Purbloc isn’t just people-safe. It meets strict standards and specifications established by the Boeing company for use their commercial aircraft interiors (Boeing D6-7127 Protocol Designation for aircraft materials and electronics). To protect your business, safely, and with purpose, contact KleenTeem today. You can see their ad on page 48 of this issue. The name of the owners, Stavrakas, name may be familiar to many, because the family was one of the pioneers in Chicagoland’s restaurant linen and textile rental business.
Landry’s Owners Try New Concept The family owners of Landry’s and Fertitta Entertainment have teamed with the largest ranch in Texas to open King Ranch Texas Kitchen in Houston. The new 10,000-square-foot eatery will fill a space formerly held by Willy G’s Seafood & Steaks, another Landry’s concept. -Source: bizjournals.com
Famous Dave’s Takeout on Rise BBQ Holdings, parent of Famous Dave's and Granite City Food & Brewery, reported better-than-expected sales and earnings in the most recent quarter as restaurants adjusted to growing demand for takeout, CEO Jeff Crivello said. The company's focus on offpremises dining will grow next year with the addition of six new Famous Dave's ghost kitchens inside Granite City locations. -Source: Star Tribune
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