The Hummus & Pita Co., which marks its 10th anniversary this year, keeps its location count low and its bar for quality high. — By Katie Lee — With two years of pandemic-related upheaval in the rearview mirror, The Hummus & Pita Co. views 2022, the year of its 10th anniversary, as a chance to reset and refocus: a fresh slate to reenergize its Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food roots and not to stray from its core philosophy: “real food that’s real good.” And that goes for each …
— Interview with Jason Menser — R&R: Where are you based, and how long has the company been in business? Jason Menser: Founded in 1996, SMG Facilities is headquartered in Manasquan, New Jersey, with offices in Sarasota, Florida, and Dallas, Texas. Our “Center of Excellence” is in Roanoke, Virginia. R&R: What is your name and title, and how long have you been with the company? Menser: My name is Jason Menser, and I am SMG’s executive vice president. I joined SMG in 2014. R&R: What trades/services do you offer …
— Interview with Jason Logan — R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in the business? Jason Logan: Rentokil, a leading provider of commercial and residential pest control services, makes its North American headquarter home in Reading, Pennsylvania. We are part of Rentokil Initial, a business services company that has been in business since 1925. R&R: What is your title and how long have you been with the company? Logan: I’m the vice president – national accounts, North America, and I’ve been with Rentokil …
— By Marian Noletti — How to handle any of the winter woes on your commercial roof. In many parts of the country, the winter season is known for bringing extreme cold temperatures, increased precipitation and high winds. These weather elements are rough on all of us for sure, but they can be even rougher on restaurant and retail roofs. Freeze. Thaw. Repeat. Dramatic temperature fluctuations cause repeated freezing, thawing and refreezing of water throughout the winter season. This vicious cycle often results in ice dams and icicles. …
— Interview with Angie Adams — R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in business? Angie Adams: Our corporate headquarters is located in Houston, Texas. Linron Company has been in business since 1993, 28 years. R&R: What is your name and title, and how long have you been with the company? Adams: My name is Angie Adams, I am the executive vice president of sales & marketing and have been with Linron Company since 2014 (7 years). R&R: What trades/services do you offer retailers …
— Interview with Matthew K. Harding — Retail Outlook: In changeable times, tenants focus on customer service and convenience. North Plainfield, N.J. — Within a changeable environment impacted by ongoing COVID-19 concerns, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and rising inflation, brick-and-mortar retail tenants are cutting through the noise to focus on what they can control: providing top-notch service and convenience for customers. And coming off a strong year, they are optimistic about what 2022 will bring, according to Levin Management Corporation (LMC), which recently released the findings of …
— Interview with Tom Dunn — R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in business? Tom Dunn: Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions is the U.S. franchise system for UK-based Filta Group Holdings PLC and has been based in Orlando, Florida, since our inception here in North America in 2002. R&R: What is your name and title, and how long have you been with the company? Dunn: Tom Dunn, CEO of The Filta Group, Inc. I’ve been with Filta since 2009. R&R: What trades/services do you …
— By Jenna Singletary — Why power washing is so important — and how to make it work for your exterior. Viral. It is the word everyone pursues — however, not always on purpose. As we know, social media has the ability to spread an image rapidly and widely across the internet in a matter of mere minutes. It is free advertising that can help take a business from unknown to known in a heartbeat. The risk factor, though, is this: Is it a positive or a negative image? …
— Interview with Michelle Grojean — R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in business? Michelle Grojean: CP Rankin is headquartered in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, flexing roughly 25 years of commercial roofing experience. R&R: What is your name and title, and how long have you been with the company? Grojean: Michelle Grojean, director of marketing, 1 year. R&R: What trades/services do you offer retailers and restaurants? Grojean: Roof replacement, new construction, routine leak service, 24-hour emergency response, snow removal programs, hurricane recovery, retrofit systems, flute …
— By Matt Malorni — What facility managers need to know about roofing repairs, replacements and maintenance. The roof is unquestionably the least visible part of a restaurant or a shopping center; however, if not given any attention it can cause the greatest number of problems. Facility managers and owners are faced not only with properly maintaining their roofing but also making decisions about how to handle issues to get the most life and value out of their roof. Repair versus replacement, tear off replacement versus layover …
