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August 3, 2011
FE&S Fields 2012 Forecast Study 
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies invites its operator and dealer readers to participate in the magazine’s 2012 Forecast Study. The data collected in these surveys helps our readers understand the state of the industry and provides insight on how to prepare for the coming year. This is the only industry study that combines input from foodservice operators and equipment and supplies dealers.
Spear to Lead Avanti Solutions New Irvine Location
Avanti Restaurant Solutions, a Sacramento, Calif.-based dealership tapped 18-year foodservice industry veteran Shelley Spear to lead its new Irvine location. In her new role, Spear will lead Avanti’s business development efforts with Southern California-based chains.
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Bakers Pride Restaurant Series
Introducing the new Bakers Pride Restaurant Series, featuring a full line of multi-configurable Ranges, Bakery-depth Convection Ovens, Fryers, Salamanders and Cheesemelters – all built to the same heavy-duty quality standards  that Bakers Pride has built over the years.
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FETCO Gets Ball Rolling as Director of National Accounts
Longtime foodservice equipment and supplies professional Scott Ball has joined FETCO as director, national accounts. His previous foodservice experience includes working with Bunn and IMI Cornelius.
Restaurant Performance Index Rises Above 100
The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to 100.6 in June, up 0.8 percent from May’s level of 99.9. In addition, June represented the sixth time in the last seven months that the RPI stood above 100, which signifies expansion in the index of key industry indicators.
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Ruth’s Hospitality Group Announces Leadership Changes
Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. announced changes to its executive leadership team, effective August 8. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Bob Vincent will take on the newly created position of senior vice president of corporate strategy. Arne Haak will assume the role of chief financial officer. Most recently, Haak served as chief financial officer of AirTrain Airways.
Kona Grill Promotes Ryback to COO
Kona Grill, Inc. promoted Larry Ryback to chief operating officer from senior vice president of operations.
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Eagle Group Aligns with American Creative Solutions
Eagle Group has forged an affiliation with American Creative Solutions, a manufacturer of front-of-the-house cabinetry, kiosks, carts, serving counters, custom refrigerated counters, trash containers, inclusive of custom wood, millwork, laminate, composite tops and stainless steel fabrication. As a result of this affiliation, a new company, American Creative Solutions, LLC was formed.
FE&S Special Editorial
Altieri Named ACF Chef Educator of the Year
The American Culinary Federation awarded Dina Altieri, CEC, CCE, a chef-instructor at Kendall College School of Culinary Arts in Chicago, its 2011 Chef Educator of the Year Award and $5,000 at the 2011 ACF National Convention in Dallas on July 26.
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