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THE INDUSTRY AUTHORITY VOLUME 26 Enviromatic Corporation of America is celebrating 50 years of service The Hood And Duct Cleaning Experts “Since 1971” Bloomington, MN - Enviromatic not programs their staff created and per- In addition to these initiatives, only sets the highest quality industry fected over the past 50 years. they continue to break new ground in standards but they have continuously the grease exhaust field with Appetizers been a leading innovator in kitchen ex- The Enviromatic innovative the development of the ViroGuard® haust cleaning. These innovations have programs include: UL listed Rooftop Grease Retention developed into many of the current u Roto-Steamcleaning™ and System for exhaust fans, their Wooster industry standard methods, and Powerwashing method of cleaning Virochem Chemical Division, and Products u Envirospection® Nationwide their Blower Balancing and Repair celebrates Inspection Program - which incorpo- kitchen exhaust system service and rates our innovative & groundbreaking parts division. 100 years 4 completed job picture programs. This is “We don’t just say it’s clean, we similar to the one used by our clean- prove it!” stated Don Pfleiderer - CECS, The Toasted ing division. CESI President. “Viro proudly does not Yolk announces u Enviroleaktest program for limit ourselves to just these areas and water leak testing grease exhaust continue to look for and find ways to major southern vent ductwork is another example improve our services, and fire preven- expansion 8 of our commitment to setting their tion in the market itself.” quality standards. Services Include: ® Cleaning. Cleaning kitchen hoods WinCup’s phade and grease vent exhaust systems straw receives ViroGuard. Providing parts, in- innovation award cluding ViroGuard -- our rooftop 11 grease containment solution Pollution Control Units (PCU) Entrées and hoods service and parts. Complete cleaning, parts, and ser- Advertisers Directory...... 2 vice of almost all makes of PCU's including: Electronic Precipitators, Appell Pie...... 2 Filters Bank PCU's, Ultraviolet Classified Ads...... 14 Enviromatic Hoods, Waterwash hoods, High Corporation of America What’s Going On...... 3 recently celebrated a 50th Anniversary See ENVIROMATIC page 10

Nathan’s Famous & Ghost Kitchen Brands sign deal for 100 non-traditional locations Jericho, NY - Nathan’s Famous, Inc., the American tradition serving New York favorites for more than 100 years, has announced its partnership with Ghost Kitchen Brands (GKB). The part- nership with Nathan’s Famous and Wings of New York, Nathan’s recently launched virtual kitchen brand, will help Nathan’s continue to bring their new to consumers across US and Canada with 60 non-traditional loca- tions to the U.S. and 40 to Canada by the end of 2021. Many of these new kitch- ens will live inside Walmart stores offer- ing some seating, and all locations in- cluded in the deal will offer carry-out and third-party delivery. Nathan’s Famous, Inc., the American tradition serving New York favorites for more than “We’re excited to continue our ex- 100 years, has announced its partnership with Ghost Kitchen Brands (GKB). Photo courtesy of: Christy Olliff (Trevelino Keller) pansion across the US and Canada, and this partnership with Ghost Kitchen Nathan’s Famous new menu as well as Kottas, Founder and CEO of Ghost Brands grows our footprint even more,” their recently launched Wings of New Kitchen Brands. “As we continue to Coming this September states James Walker, Senior Vice York virtual kitchen concept in their grow and reinvent the in- President, . “We look for- , with plans to grow up to 150 dustry with our unique restaurant con- Advertise in ward to beginning this journey with new locations by next year. cept, we take pride in helping iconic GKB in their current kitchens and cities, “We are thrilled to partner with brands scale to reach and serve more Our Show Issue! with hopes of continued expansion over Nathan’s Famous, an iconic brand syn- customers, allowing customizations See ad on page 7 for full details… the coming years.” onymous with American tradition and and combinations with other brands, Ghost Kitchen Brands will be selling the flavor of New York,” said George See NATHAN’S page 10 Appell Pie People are so damn smart Howard Appell u Today’s Restaurant Publisher

In the pandemic months beginning around the world without the expense in March of 2020 people from all over and time of travel. the world have had their lives turned I recently was in a Zoom Networking upside down and sideways too. Some call and speaker was critiquing our “1 have endured the loss of a parent, minute elevator pitch” The speaker friend or relative yet the will to live car- asked us to pivot from the normal ries us forward. The will to survive in name, telephone number and descrip- business and life itself is extremely tion, which is fine but we were asked to strong and creates achievements never add a short story about one of our suc- thought of before. cesses. I thought about it and I remem- The year 2021 has shown us that if bered a situation when one of our we collectively set out to solve a prob- steady advertisers called me and yelled lem we can do it in this country. into the phone. “Don’t ever ask me if I The word pivot has been used a lot want to renew my ad, I just made a sale by business people when asked, what in Miami of over one hundred thousand is the one thing you had to do to sur- dollars, just run the **@#%** thing” As I vive these tumultuous times? Pivot in regained my composure I shared his business is defined as fundamentally success with a feeling of pride to know changing the direction of a busi- that we helped him get the sale. ness when you realize the current Upon further thought I realized that products or services aren't meeting my successes have always involved piv- the needs of the market. The main ots. Most of the pivots were caused by goal of a pivot is to help a company outside circumstances, but change was improve revenue or survive in the required to maintain my business and market, but the way you piv- sometimes personal life. We pivoted in ot your business can make all the dif- 2001 when terrorism took center stage. ference. (Google Search) In 2008 during the financial crisis and business almost took a knockout punch we pivoted in 2009 and redesigned the look of the newspaper and our website. In 2018 after twenty two years of pub- Upon further lishing in print we pivoted again to an thought I realized all-digital format and redesigning our website yet again. We added Email mar- that my successes keting, Restaurant Leads Reports and have always Networking meetings. In 2020 we along with the rest of the world, pivoted again involved pivots. to Zoom Networking meetings and added a second weekly meeting. Each u time we pivoted we got better. Imagine the pivots yet to come by Need Cash Working remotely has changed the companies like Tesla, Amazon, and oth- way we will be doing business well into er technology companies and yes, even the foreseeable future. Zoom type restaurants. The changes to the labor meetings have substituted for person force are forcing companies to pivot to person meetings and sales calls. The from humans to robots, self- driving de- remote call has its pluses and minuses. livery cars and drones. Beam me up The plus is that your reach has grown Scotty. I can’t wait to pivot again and get NOW? substantially to cities and people even better. Index of Advertisers

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2 MAY 2021 u TODAY’S RESTAURANT What’s Going On Important new products, corporate news and industry events The Oasis, Wynwood’s newest cul- ment of a pergola can be hampered by tural hub, is opening May 8. The 35,000 Copper Fry Cups from America Metalcraft Inc., are now available for - the need for ongoing maintenance, sea- sq-ft outdoor courtyard features several service. They took their most popular fry cup designs and are now offering them sonal storage and short lifespans. premier restaurant in an upscale copper. Choose from brushed or hammered finishes Overcoming these obstacles, pergolas vendors. Alidror (orig- in angled or straight edge designs. With 70 years of service, now can be manufactured with alumi- inal in NY) and Prince American Metalcraft shows no signs of slowing down and looks num and finished in wood grain coat- Street Pizza. A Stage forward to remaining a number one company in the industry for ings for a similar aesthetic to the natural for performances will trend-focused and unique products and the best for customer ser- beauty of wood, but with less care and also be included. A vice and satisfaction. Located in Franklin Park, Il, the company longer lifespans," said Linetec's mar- bar, Huacachina, is an also expanded its product line now importing and producing more keting manager, Tammy Schroeder, indoor/outdoor cock- than 3000 products. Visit amnow.com. LEED® Green Associate. Linetec's spe- tail lounge and night- cialty finishes for architectural alumi- club will also be part of how customers respond to beverage customers will order num products include the Gigantic Hub. menu options at their local hang- regularly. Jordan add- more than 50 wood grain options of spe- u u u u out. According to Nectar Springs CEO ed, “we’ve found there John Jordan, restaurants have struggled doesn’t seem to be a cies and color along The 2021 Florida Restaurant & for years with approximately 50% of price resistance when with textured grain Lodging Show to be held again this customers opting for tap water as their customers find bever- patterns. These finish- year in Orlando, will from Sept 19 – primary beverage since it is the only age options they feel es can replicate expen- 20th. There will be live culinary perfor- beverage that meets their increasingly good about, especially sive hardwoods like mances and awards ceremonies and discriminating health needs. It those made with natu- oak and walnut that listen in on roundtables. Emerging seems that customers would ral ingredients.” Online may otherwise be cost- trends abound on the show floor rather settle for an inferior bev- at nectarsprings.com prohibitive for pergolas. Visit the com- with 350+ exhibitors. erage (tap water) because there pany online at linetec.com for more u u u u detailed information. u u u u are no reasonably healthy al- ternatives. The traditional cola Linetec's wood grain finishes allow u u u u Highlighting the restaurant and juice simply pergolas to present the natural look of industry’s continued struggle have too much sugar real wood, while benefitting from lower Kuba Cocina, a classic Tampa with margins and profitabili- and artificial sweeteners. maintenance and greater longevity. As restaurant is expanding with two new ty, Nectar Springs has introduced From the outset, Nectar more are eating and drinking outdoors restaurants in St. Pete Beach and a line of naturally infused wa- Springs’ focus has been at restaurants and other places, these Seminole Heights. Chef/owner Felicia ter options – Raspberry, Peach, to help the restaurant in- wood grain finishes can provide a good Lacalle offers classic Cuban dishes. One Mango, Mixed Berry, and Spear– dustry offer a refreshing choice for the establishment. “Typically location will be at 7525 Blind Pass Rd in mint – geared to significantly alter beverage alternative their constructed of real wood, the enjoy– See WHAT’S GOING ON page 6

TODAY’S RESTAURANT u MAY 2021 3 Wooster Products celebrates 100th anniversary Wooster, OH – In an age where com- “Au Cheval is a burger joint,” said and nurtured lead to new products be- Harvey believes in cultivating relation- panies come and go, and product life HogSalt general Manager John Gorr, “so ing developed - like aluminum metal ships and establishing a positive cli- cycles are measured (at best) in years we prepare a lot of burgers and fries. molding and trim which were popular mate in the workplace. That environ- rather than decades, it may seem That’s a lot of beef fat, which is not easy in restaurants, theatres, and bars. The ment led the company from their strange that a company can thrive for to remove. It tracks on people’s shoes, it factory moved to Wooster, OH and, initial product line to a varied mix of over 100 years while committed to one gets on everything, including the stairs. changed their name to reflect their products - all geared to making egress safety concept. But that is the story of Slip and fall is a very high risk.” diversified product line, becoming safer in many environments. “I don’t Wooster Products, an industry leader in To mitigate the risk, HogSalt tried Wooster Products in 1929. look over anyone’s shoulder. People anti-slip safety stair treads and walkway several different stair treads. While they Loehr bought as many shares in know what is expected and they figure products. Long respected for their qual- initially provided firmer footing, their the company as he could afford, and a way to get the job done,” continued ity and innovation within the anti-slip durability was a problem. Being in the attained controlling interest in the Harvey. “People spend more time at market, their products for new con- back of the house, vendors would use 1930’s. He ran the company until work than they do at home, so we try to struction, renovation, and OEM appli- the stairs, bringing 1956 and his fam- make it a place they enjoy coming.” cations are found in commercial and deliveries in with ily continued un- Tim Brenan, Sales and Marketing industrial settings worldwide, includ- two-wheel carts. til they sold to the Manager, noted that diversity in their ing restaurants, commercial kitchens, It wasn’t long be- Arora family in product line has helped Wooster stay and foodservice establishments. In a fore the fiberglass 1980. Throughout relevant through the years. company that is centered around keep- “If new construction is down, then ing people safe, it is no wonder that loy- renovation is up,” said Brennan. “Safety alty and relationships with customers, and code upgrades help us to maintain dealers/distributors, architects, specifi- sales and stay in front of customers. ers, employees, and vendors play such We’re always discussing what could be a a vital role in the company’s success. new and relevant product for us.” Most That culture of loyalty and the im- of our sales take place outside of town, portance of relationships began early so a lot of people in around the city of on. The company started as Safety Stair Wooster are not aware of what we do, Tread Company in Cleveland, OH in and what we’ve been doing for a long February 1921 with a single product time,” he said. line - Alumogrit® cast aluminum stair Although residents of Wooster may nosings - that are still manufactured to- not know much about the company, day. Slip and fall accidents are trou- restaurant groups, restaurant interior blesome wherever they occur, but they construction and renovation firms, as can be worse when the slip is on a stair- well as individual owners, architects way. Whether those stairways are in the and specifiers do. That’s why they call front of the house and traversed by cus- for Wooster Products to be included in tomers, or in the back of the house and their wide-ranging projects. From frequented by employees and vendors, Hogsalt Hospitality venues, to Piece non-slip stair surfaces eliminate work- A century of safe stepping in the restaurant & foodservice industry. Management Group projects, to jm ers comp claims and liability issues re- Curleys in Boston, to numerous Chopt sulting from slip-fall accidents. With an treads cracked. Gorr and his team then their entire 100-year history, Wooster locations, and many more restaurants even distribution of abrasive grit inte- tried aluminum stair nosings but with Products has always been a family throughout the country. In addition, grally cast into the surface, rugged nos- no grit in the front, they were slippery. company, with employees considered there are Wooster Products in the ings and treads provide an anti-slip sur- Their search for a better alternative a part of the extended family. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, face with a long service life. They are lead them to an interesting spot. Although the family company Amazon headquarters in Seattle, the ideal for basement stairs because they The subway. changed families in 1980 when the Statue of Liberty, Cowboys Stadium in provide secure footing for employees “We were talking about different Arora family purchased Wooster Dallas, and many, many schools, pub- racing to and from the basement for treads, and my boss asked, ‘what do Products, the new owners continued lic buildings, transportation facilities, supplies, and they stand up to the beat- they use on the subway?’” recalls Gorr. to foster loyalty by cultivating rela- and other structures in between. ing that they take when or two- That lead them to check out Wooster tionships at all levels. About Wooster Prod ucts: Wooster Products wheel carts are dragged over them. Products, and their Alumogrit® prod- Company President Poonam Arora – www.WoosterProducts.com - is the industry They have resistance to especially cor- uct - the same product that launched Harvey points out that Wooster leader in anti-slip stair treads and walkway prod- rosive environments, and can be in- the company a century ago. Products is built around the people ucts. They have been manufacturing anti-slip stalled indoors or outdoors, in new While the company started with a who work there. products for new construction, renovation, and OEM applications since 1921. Long respected for construction or in existing structures. single product - it wasn’t long before “It is all about the employees,” she quality and innovation, their products include cast The HogSalt Hospitality team they added more products. Charles said. “They are the ones who drive the iron (Ferrogrit®), cast aluminum (Alumogrit®), knows firsthand how challenging it “Chic” Loehr began working soon there success of the business. Having the extruded aluminum (Spectra, Supergrit®, can be to maintain a safe environment soon after his college graduation, listen- right people in the right place makes Stairmaster®, and Flexmaster®), pressure sen- sitive adhesive tape (Flex-Tred®), and coatings on back of the house stairways. They ing to customers as well as his employ- my job easier. Our Production (WP-70, Walk-A-Sured®, and Safe-Stride®), as operate restaurants across the country, ees, cultivating trust, and fostering rela- Managers have been here a long time well as photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) nos- with several in the Chicago area. tionships. The culture he established and know how to get things done. “ ings and treads (NITEGLOW®).

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TODAY’S RESTAURANT u MAY 2021 5 venient takeout and curbside service ribbon cutting on its new headquarters with a variety of cups and in Plant City, FL. The ceremony com- from page 3 for “drinks to go.” As restau- memorated the official move in to Wish What’s Going On rants evolve and offer Farms’ new 24,000 St Pete Bch. The other will be Seminole SC and a second Birmingham, Al more carryout, Novolex square foot office on its Heights. Visit the website to learn more restaurant opening later this year. The brands are creating 36-acre campus. “Our kubacocina.com. restaurant group is positioning itself for ingenious ways to help company has a one- rapid growth with plans to double in u u u u them thrive in the hundred-year relation- size over the next three years and have changing world. In ad- ship with the commu- New Orleans- recently brought on industry dition to “drinks to go,” nity of Plant City. Our based Ruby Slipper veteran John McKay as their which can be branded connection goes back Restaurant Group, first VP of Real Estate and to customer specifica- to our days on the State comprised of the Development, effective immedi- tions, restaurants can Farmers Market and iconic Ruby Slipper ately. Learn more at therubyslip- choose from a variety of family-style beyond,” said Wish Farms’ owner Gary Café and sister con- percafe.net. carryout , peace-of-mind packag- Wishnatzki. “This is a strawberry town, cept, Ruby Sunshine, u u u u ing that prevents tampering, and dis- so keeping our new address here means has announced con- posable table and chair coverings. “We a lot to our company, employees and tinued expansion in Novolex – Novolex.com - is have a number of inventive products to growers.” Photo credit: Chad Baumer. the South Eastern offering creative solutions to help restaurants, and our teams have u u u u region with loca- help restaurants with increased ramped up efforts to find more every tions in Charleston, John McKay customer demand for con– day,” said Paul Frantz, Food & Delivery Chick N Max, a next generation fast Segment President for Novolex. “Our casual franchise specializing in almond ‘drinks to go’ products wood smoked chicken allow restaurants to and wings, chef-crafted offer alcoholic bever- sandwiches and tenders, ages to be enjoyed at recently announced the home with takeout launch of its franchise Eblast Your — a great opportunity and plans option for both the to expand across the restaurant and the Central and Southeastern patron looking for United States. 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6 MAY 2021 u TODAY’S RESTAURANT Eastern Tabletop and Vyv to bring antimicrobial lighting products to hospitality / industries Award-winning UV-free lighting address both the current and future product line offers a new layer of challenges facing the hospitality continuous antimicrobial protection industries,” said Kristin May, Chief from the commercial kitchen to the Commercial Operations Officer, Vyv. front of the house “The new line up of CLEANOHRTM Brooklyn, NY – Even with diligent products with Vyv antimicrobial LED cleaning, bacteria, mold and mildew technology inside perfectly positions continue to build up on food prep sta- Eastern to bring sustainable solutions tions, counters and tables. This is an ev- to both help in the transition to get er-present challenge to restaurants, this sector back up and running and universities, hotels, convention centers, continue to combat these microbial and country clubs. With the health-con- issues well beyond the current pan- scious customer today we have choices demic challenges.” and changes to make toward creating About Eastern and Cleanohr™: Eastern cleaner, protected food preparation Foodservice Inc. is a leading manufacturer and and dining environments. distributor, for over a half a century, of buffet and Eastern Tabletop Inc., a leading pro- food service equipment including mobile , Grab ‘N Go displays, chafers, coffee urns, induction vider of buffet equipment, in partner- Eastern Tabletop, a leading provider of buffet equipment, in partnership with Vyv, the pioneer in the use UV-free antimicrobial light technology, introduced CLEANOHRTM units, outdoor patio heaters, and The Hub Buffet ship with Vyv, the pioneer in continu- System. CLEANOHR™ Lite, a registered trademark ous use UV-free antimicrobial light President of Eastern Tabletop Inc. “By defense system. Ideally designed for of ETT® LLC, develops innovative and high-qual- technology, introduced CLEANOHRTM, partnering with Vyv, Eastern is making retrofit, remodel and replacement, the ity products for the food service and hospitality industry. CLEANOHR™ is proud to be a Kitchen a new line ofproducts designed for a major advancement in our mission unique aspect of CLEANOHRTM is Innovations™ awardee of the year. For more infor- hands-free microbial cleaning of com- to instill greater confidence for people that it multitasks as both traditional mation, visit www.cleanohr.com. mercial kitchens, buffet stations, and to feel secureas they begin to travel and lighting while providing antimicrobial About VYV: Vyv is a health tech company and conference rooms. This new line up of dine out again.” protection 24/7 with Vyv’s proprietary creator of a new kind of continuous cleaning pro- tection using visible light.Vyv, formerly Vital Vio, of- products is part of Eastern’s mission to Each year foodborne illnesses sick- Antimicrobial+LightTM LED technol- fers proprietary non-UV antimicrobial LED tech- keep the hospitality industry alive and en 48 million Americans (approxi- ogy, which meets standards for contin- nology that creates environments inhospitable to thriving and help everyone adapt and mately 17% of people in the United uous and unrestricted use around the growth of viruses, bacteria, fungi, yeast, mold, transition to a new, cleaner world. States) and lead to 128,000 hospitaliza- people. and mildew. Unlike UV-C light, Vyv meets interna- tional standards for continual and unlimited use “With CLEANOHR™, 2021 recipi- tions and 3,000 deaths.1 Eastern’s “With the exponential rise in around people in homes, public places and across ent of the Kitchen Innovations Award, CLEANOHR™ continuous-useantimi- demand for proven and trusted envi- industries. As antimicrobial overhead lighting, Vyv we are able to create complete interior crobial lighting products kill2 food- ronment wellness solutions, Vyv’s can be found in food manufacturing and services; environments that are fundamentally borne organisms such as salmonella continuous use antimicrobial tech- healthcare facilities; travel and hospitality; , commercial and public buildings; and many oth- inhospitable for viruses, bacteria and and listeria as well as many other or- nology combined with Eastern’s qual- er places.Vyv technology is also embedded within other microbes to survive, replicate or ganisms, including viruses and is foun- ity products and trusted reputation, commercial and consumer products and applica- grow on surfaces2,” said Sol Basch, dational to creating a multilayered allow us to provide solutions that tions. For more information, visit www.vyv.tech.

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TODAY’S RESTAURANT u MAY 2021 7 The Toasted Yolk Cafe announces major southern expansion Houston-based franchise sets its sights on Tennessee, Alabama and Florida Houston, TX The Toasted Yolk, a “We are very happy that we are ex- date in League City, Texas, with a total full-service dining concept that serves panding the brand in the Southeast, es- project cost being less than $500,000. high-quality breakfast and fare pecially with the quality of operators This fête was accomplished due to The alongside boozy cocktails, an- that are new to our system,” said Chris Toasted Yolk’s unique opportunity to The Toasted Yolk’s nounces the start of its journey outside Milton, Co-Founder and CEO of The expand and tactically take advantage of continued expansion of the Lone Star State. With its sights set Toasted Yolk Cafe. “In the South the lower-cost real estate while others in attests to the company’s on the Southeast region, The Toasted restaurant industry has benefitted from the industry were focused on downsiz- Yolk has officially added single and reasonable COVID restrictions, so we ing. This June, The Toasted Yolk will ability to fill a void in multi-unit franchise owners in saw very little dip in 2020 sales and in continue their strategic growth in the the marketplace. Memphis, Tennessee as well as Dothan, fact were up substantially in sales the Houston-area with new units in the Alabama, and the popular brunch des- last two quarters of the year and have Bellaire area of Houston as well as four tination has plans to dive into in Florida continued that momentum into 2021. to five additional units in the latter part u shortly thereafter. The category is still hot; the South is of the year. primed for growth, and we feel like the “We are seeing a substantial increase Toasted Yolk brand is really resonating in inquiries from very qualified franchi- more than ever with customers.” sees with other brands who appreciate The Toasted Yolk’s continued expan- and see the value of our hours of opera- sion attests to the company’s ability to tion, bar-forward approach and sim- It’s Our Anniversary! fill a void in the marketplace. The fran- plicity of our concept and who are look- chise was able to identify the South’s ing to add to their portfolio, which is Our Gift to You — a FREE Ad! need for full-service, high-quality promising for our growth in and outside breakfast restaurant destinations and of Texas,” said Milton. tap into this growing industry. In 2021, About the Toasted Yolk Café: The Toasted The Toasted Yolk Cafe will be expanding Yolk Café – thetoastedyolk.com - is a full-service its national footprint by bringing in neighborhood eatery featuring reimagined inter- qualified franchisees to establish the pretations of traditional breakfast and lunch clas- sics. A product of industry veterans and friends brand in Memphis, Tennessee and Chris Milton and Mathew DeMott, the Toasted Dothan, Alabama. In addition to the Yolk Café is dedicated to serving dishes made with Southeast expansion, the cafe is actively only the highest-quality ingredients and served looking to bring its unique dining atmo- in a vibrant and comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant is committed to unwavering quality sphere into the Sunshine State by scout- of food, farm-to-table freshness and unmatched ing locations in South Florida. service. The offered are tailored to meals This monumental step comes off enjoyed throughout the day, allowing diners to the tails of successful Houston-area ex- enjoy egg specialties and coffee in the morning, boozy cocktails and savory pancakes at brunch, pansions. In December of 2020, the and a variety of delicious salads, sandwiches and 25TH ANNIVERSARY franchise opened its lowest-cost cafe to soups at lunch. SALE Get 1 FREE Quarter Page Ad with Your 3 Month Ad Campaign in Our Digital Publication*

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8 MAY 2021 u TODAY’S RESTAURANT TODAY’S RESTAURANT u MAY 2021 9 Keep customers safe from illness and avoid fines By Judd Ettinger President, MasonWays

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10 MAY 2021 u TODAY’S RESTAURANT WinCup’s phade® straw receives Innovation in FoodService Award First mass produced marine biodegradable, home and industrial compostable recognized as sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastic straws

Stone Mountain, Ga. – The phade® sustainable world. Getting to this point brand of PHA-based straws manufac- has not been easy, so this award means tured by New WinCup Holdings, Inc. the world to us as we continue to inno- has received the Innovation in vate our products with a focus on FoodService Award for Sustainability sustainability.” Solutions from the National Restaurant The key to phade® is PHA. PHA is Association and SmartBrief. The used as a food source by bacteria that phade® straw is the first mass pro- biodegrades the phade® straw in a duced marine biodegradable and home matter of months instead of hundreds and industrial compostable drinking of years like petroleum-based straws. straw made with PHA (polyhydroxyal- WinCup has long been manufacturing kanoate), a substrate derived from the foodservice products and has the in- fermentation of canola oil. While main- frastructure in place to scale phade® taining the feel and user experience of a with market demand. WinCup re- traditional plastic straw, the phade® ceived the 2020 Innovation in straw was recognized for its extraordi- Bioplastics Award from the Bioplastics nary ability to quickly biodegrade in Division of (The Plastics marine and backyard and industrial Industry Association) for the develop- environments. ment and launch of phade®. The inaugural FoodService The development of phade® in- Innovation Awards recognize innova- The National Restaurant Association and SmartBrief volved a rigorous testing and certifica- awards WinCup for its sustainability solutions. tive new or updated products and ser- tion process. TUV AUSTRIA, a globally vices that exemplify adaptability and phade® was among just six other com- said WinCup Chief Executive Officer recognized independent third-party resilience in three categories: sustain- panies/brands recognized in the Brad Laporte. “Solving the global plas- certifying body, certified phade® as ability, technology, and safety and Sustainability Solutions Category, and tic crisis will require creativity and in- biodegradable in both industrial and health. Honorees were judged on sever- was the only disposable product to win novation, and phade® reflects backyard compost settings in a matter al different criteria, including unique- this prestigious award. WinCup’s commitment to constantly of months. TUV also certified the ma- ness in the market, ability to solve a “We are honored that the National pursue new solutions for our environ- terial from which WinCup’s phade® problem, and suitability for use by a Restaurant Association and SmartBrief ment. We are even more excited to straw is made as marine biodegrad- panel of judges composed of restaurant recognized that the phade straw, made share this recognition with other lead- able. Additionally, the Biodegradable industry executives, Association ex- with advanced sustainable technology, ing brands in this category who share perts, and SmartBrief editors. WinCup’s has the potential to change the world,” the same passion and vision for a more See WINCUP page 14

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(BPI) has certified phade® as indus- everyone should practice trially compostable. “Receiving a recognition of this John Tschohl u Restauranteur and founder of BellyMelly caliber inspires us to continue in- novating as demand increases for Amazon just released its 2020 an- the success and performance Amazon experience. I like to pick up the phone viable alternatives to traditional, nual sales. I follow Amazon every day. delivers every day. and talk to Amazon. They go through petroleum based plastic products,” Jeff Bezos is stepping down to become If you really want to study Amazon some security protocols and then an- said Michael Winters, WinCup’s executive chairman and promoting sign up under Investor Relations for its swer with a live person who is empow- President and Chief Revenue Andy Jassy to CEO. Andy was CEO of daily financial reports. Always read his ered to always say yes and quickly solves Officer. “We have worked incredi- Amazon’s cloud business (AWS). Sales letter to stockholders in every annual the problem. Never a need to move up bly hard to alter our entire business with AWW were $45.4 billion in report. ALWAYS. My challenge to all my the chain of command. You do not have model to create advanced environ- 2020, with an operating net income of clients and fans is to master the princi- to give your address or personal infor- mental solutions, like phade®, that $13.5 billion. This is business to busi- ples of Jeff Bezos and Amazon. mation because they use technology will play a vital role in solving the ness sales. Amazon is guided by four principles: better than any other firm in the world. global plastics pollution crisis. This In humor but true I always say most customer obsession rather than com- 8. Operate 24/7 online, chat or on straw is just the beginning of what people do not copy Amazon because petitor focus, passion for invention, the phone we expect to be an extremely excit- they do not want to have a sales in- commitment to operational excellence, 9. Everyone is empowered. I have ing future in biodegradable poly- crease of $105.6 billion, a stock increase and long-term thinking. never had an employee tell me NO. mer technology.” of 76% and have a personal net worth of 10. They use your name when on Lessons to Learn: WinCup’s focus on sustainable $183.8 billion. Too much money and the phone 1. Bezos focuses on strategy over solutions was bolstered when Los too much work for most people. 11. Everything is built around detail Angeles-based private equity firm Let’s look at the results. Sales last speed. They do everything 10 times 2. They have a hard-charging cul- Atar Capital acquired the company year increased 38% to $386.1 billion. faster than any other business in the ture. High performance. Bezos wants all in 2020. Among Atar’s core principles This is a $105.6 billion increase. Net in- world without mistakes employees to treat Amazon as a startup is a commitment to sustainability come increased from $11.6 billion to 12. When they screw up they imme- 3. “I constantly remind employees and investing in companies working $21.3 billion. They now have 1.1 mil- diately practice service recovery (Less to be afraid, to wake up every morning toward protecting the environment. lion employees an increase of 400,000 than 1% of the companies in the world terrified.” About WinCup, Inc.: WinCup, Inc. employees last year. Jeff Bezos started can spell these 2 words) 4. Bezos and Amazon are risk-tak- which is headquartered in Stone Mountain, Amazon in 1994 with 2 employees. 13. They have the best prices. ers. Willing to gamble and make big Georgia, has recently been acquired by Atar Roughly 40% of online shopping in the Amazon is always trying to lower its Capital, a Los Angeles based global private decisions U.S happens at Amazon. prices. When people shop at Amazon equity investment firm. WinCup is a leading 5. Spend ing $700 million to devel- manufacturer of traditional and sustainable Amazon in my opinion is the most they value price. Not enough firms un- op his employees disposable cups, bowls, containers, lids, and customer-driven firm in the world. derstand the power of price. Amazon 6. Everything is built around the straws. The company's eight manufactur- NO ONE can match their relentless fo- has it mastered. ing locations are committed to high-quality customer experience. cus on customer service. I want to 14. Amazon is focusing on innova- products and superior customer service. To 7. 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