August 22, 2012
Freiberg Named President of Carlisle FoodService 
The Carlisle Companies appointed Trent Freiberg president of Carlisle FoodService Products.
This Week in Foodservice: Foodservice Operations Lead in Franchise Failure
Franchising news website BlueMauMau.com produced a “lemon list” of franchise failures and it is not terribly surprising that most of the top ten were from the foodservice industry.
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Frieling U.S.A. to Distribute Seltmann China and Tableware
Through a strategic partnership struck between the two companies, Frieling U.S.A. Inc. will become the exclusive importer and distributor of china and tableware manufactured by Germany-based Seltmann. This takes effect in September for the United States and Canada.
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Free FE&S Cross Contamination Webcast
Please join us on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 1:00 pm CDT for a free webcast entitled Eliminating the Hazards of Cross Contamination. Experts will share best practices and their  experiences in helping foodservice operators reduce potential risks.
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Smashburger Names Willis VP of Franchise Sales
Smashburger, part of the restaurant industry’s better burger segment, named Brett Willis senior vice president of franchise sales. In his new role, Willis will lead franchise recruitment initiatives for the company, with a particular focus on developing and executing strategies for non-traditional, domestic and international unit growth.
Investment Firm Buys Tropical Smoothie
Atlanta-based BIP Opportunities Fund, LP purchased controlling interest in Tropical Smoothie Café, a 315-unit food and smoothie franchise. Scott Pressly, partner at BIP, assumes the role of chairman of the board and Mike Rotondo receives a promotion to chief executive officer for Tropical Smoothie.
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Have we Mentioned its Extraordinary Storage Capacity?
One FX unit can hold double the product of a traditional unit. Pan configuration options are endless, or do away with pans completely! Twice the product, where you need it, held with precision at the temperature you choose — experience FX! 
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Chain Operating Report
Caribou and Cheesecake Factory explore new venues and markets, Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group reports operating results for the second quarter and much more in this week’s chain operating report.
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