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Onesti Entertainment Continues to Grow

ABOVE: Onesti Entertainment President and CEO Ron Onesti (right) welcomes actor/musician Kevin Costner (left) to the Des Plaines Plaines Theatre. TOP RIGHT: Onesti in the kitchen.

Another proud addition has been made to the Onesti Entertainment family: The Des Plaines Theatre opened Oct. 31 to a packed house with Oscar-winning actor Kevin Costner and Modern West, his band, headlining.

It was an awe-inspiring red-carpet opening with searchlights, a military salute, an opera tenor and a Louis Armstrong impersonator singing “America The Beautiful” while Girl Scouts walked flags of the world onto the stage.

Longtime Chicago vocalist Wayne Messmer led the national anthem. Then Onesti Entertainment President and CEO Ron OnPhotos courtesy of Onesti Entertainment. esti welcomed the excited crowd, thanking the city of Des Plaines and Rivers Casino, both of whom joined Onesti in a substantial multimillion dollar investment in the property.

“We built it and he came,” Onesti said, referring to Costner’s character in “Field Of Dreams.” “Now, after four years of construction, everyone else can come!”

The 1,000-seat, 1925 theatre was refurbished to its Roaring ‘20s splendor including Big Al’s Prohibition Tavern and Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy. Both are exquisite places peppered with antiques to grab a pre-show craft cocktail, small plates or to hang out. Visitors must find the secret door on the second floor to enter Bourbon ‘N Brass, which will also feature live music.

Des Pizza is a 1950s-style eatery on the first floor of the theater building. It is an homage to Des Plaines with salutes to local iconic sites, including the original Mc-

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What part of the job gives the most pleasure: Creating new dishes as that, in some cases, would translate to experiences. One of the most popular dishes is our spicy garlic ramen, and I got the idea when I was Sushi cook at Nami Seafood Restaurant. At the time, I had to create lunch specials on a weekly basis. I often used spicy salmon or spicy tuna, garlic teriyaki chicken or original garlic sauce because they were popular. So I got the idea of combining the two popular elements of spicy and garlic for our regular menu, but I realize that it’s about finding the best balance between recipes.

I also believe that working with your team is the best part of creating new dishes. I’ve been creating new ramen dishes every month since 2012, and this, in combination with working with your staff, is the most pleasurable part of the job.

If you couldn’t be a chef, what would you be and why: Baseball player. I was the best player in my hometown until grade 10.

Best advice you ever got was: Enjoy the challenge and respect coworkers. When I got a first full time job after graduating culinary college, I met an elder cook at the restaurant, we got closer and he taught me how to work in a kitchen. I worked with him for four years, then he passed away due to cancer. I still remember that during the peak hours the restaurant, he was joking around, sang songs to make kitchen members relax and enjoy the busy hours, and he also emphasized the importance of working as a team.

Where do you like to vacation: I like to visit to Mexico most of all!

Other than family, who was your greatest culinary influence?: My ramen teacher, back in 1995.

When I started working on a food truck after the great earthquake in Kobe. I was 19 years old and he was semi-retired and around 60 years old. He was very strict and an old school chef.

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Angelo Caputo died at the age of 89 earlier this year.

Italian immigrants, Angelo and his wife, Romana, opened their first store, known as Caputo's New Farm Produce and Italian Specialties, in 1958 on Harlem and Wrightwood in Elmwood Park. As the company grew, they continued to give back to the communities in which they served. Elmwood Park has been a beneficiary of the Caputo family's passion, drive, and generosity since the beginning of the company over 60 years ago. "The contributions are numerous and include economic and cultural aspects," said Saviano.

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Fresh Street, the grocery store built exclusively for online, click and collect shopping, announced that it has raised $4 million in seed funding from private investors. The brand is set to open its first location in Chicago early 2022.

By rethinking the online grocery shopping experience, Fresh Street will provide its members with a modern solution that is free of the friction that plagues online grocery shopping. Through its easy-to-use app and website, fast turnaround times and efficient pickup experience, Fresh Street will provide affordable convenience that saves members time and makes lives easier.

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Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park announces a new winter experience, Fairmont Lodge, now through February. Completely transforming the hotel’s lounge, Fairmont Lodge celebrates the winter season with cozy décor, fire pits, festive programming, overnight packages and more.

Nestled between Millennium Park and the Magnificent Mile, the lodge offers a warm and unexpected holiday haven for families, visitors and neighbors.

According to Realtor.com, the greater Peoria, Ill., area ranks second in the nation for economical real estate options with a median home value of about $119,900. Realtor.com reported the national median home value in August was $380,000, an increase of more than 8.6% from the previous year. Aurora Festival of Lights is one of the largest free outdoor holiday light displays in the Chicago area. It is a drive-thru of more than a mile of lighted displays and is presented by the Rotary Club of Aurora, in partnership with the city. It’s open through Dec. 26 at Aurora’s Phillips Park. Ferrero breaks ground on a new chocolate processing facility in Bloomington, Ill., its first in North America. The $75 million project will bring up to 50 new jobs to the state and expand Ferrero’s economic impact on the Illinois economy.

Francesca’s Restaurant Group is now Scott Harris Hospitality.

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Bob Schwartz, vice president of Vienna Beef, bestowed the honor on the local restaurant operator that has been providing exceptional customer service and quality food for the past two decades.

“Congratulations to Anthony Nardo, Nick Iozzo and the staff, family, friends and customers of Joey’s Red Hots on being the newest member of the Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame,” said Tim O’Brien, president of Vienna Beef. “We are proud to work with beloved neighborhood restaurants like Joey’s Red Hots that prides itself on building long-lasting relationships and featuring only the highest quality products in its offerings.”

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Guests can expect a winter wonderland of decorations created for the Jewish holiday throughout the bar and weatherproofed beer garden, including over 14,000 blue-andwhite lights and Hanukkah ball lanterns adorning the ceiling, Star of David and dreidel ornaments, menorah decor, Mensch on a Bench, a Hanukkah sweater wall, an 8-foot dreidel and more.

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The new Des Plaines Theatre complements the Arcada Theatre building in St. Charles, the flagship of Onesti Entertainment properties. Celebrating its 95th anniversary this year, the 900-seat Arcada has become a renowned music venue and has hosted some of the biggest names in showbiz.

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Whether you’re mixing the shapes into your goto cookie dough, using them to decorate baked goods or sneaking a few straight from the bag, Hershey’s baking shapes are sure to satisfy every sweet tooth and add a sprinkle of holiday spirit.

In addition, Hershey has teamed up with Hallmark Channel to introduce a holiday baking contest, where one lucky fan will win the ultimate prize of a walk-on role as a baker in a Hallmark Channel movie. Now through Dec. 31, the two brands are calling on baking enthusiasts to make their next kitchen adventure even more magical by using a Hershey’s baking product. Photos and recipes can be submitted by visiting hersheyandhallmarkchannel.com The partnership also features a fun holiday cookbook. Fans can visit hersheyandhallmarkchannel. com to learn more about how to enter the Hershey and Hallmark Baking Contest and hersheycookbook.hallmarkchannel.com to create a digital holiday cookbook. -Source: PRNewswire.com

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Mi Tocaya Antojeria Chef Teams Up with Rémy Martin to Highlight the Latinx Tradition of ‘Sobremesa’

Rémy Martin continues to honor communities and cultures by teaming up with renowned chefs, Stephen “Papi” Rodriguez and Diana Dávila (pictured at left), to celebrate Latinx culture. Together, they highlight Sobremesa, a post-dining tradition that embraces the appreciation of people and time, values that have been at the heart of Rémy Martin since inception.

The globally celebrated concept of Sobremesa is simple: It is the time spent at the table after eating filled with laughter and easy conversation that only the pleasure of a big meal can inspire. Hand in hand, Rémy Martin and the chefs offer a look into the Sobremesa experience where lively conversations of company, and the refinement of flavorful foods are celebrated. “It means a lot for me to be working with Rémy Martin to shed light on a tradition that is so beloved in my culture;” said Diana Dávila, executive chef and owner of Mi Tocaya Antojeria in Chicago. “Sobremesa is a dining experience where love is the most important ingredient at the table. Family and love are at the heart of everything I do, and this was a really exciting way to show that.”

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US Foods has been named to Fast Company’s inaugural Brands That Matter list. The honor recognizes the company for its groundbreaking programs to deliver on their “We Help You Make It” promise by enabling independent restaurants across the country to survive the pandemic with dedicated experts and innovative tools and resources.

“This honor highlights our innovative and agile approach to helping foodservice operators ‘Make It.’ It is a testament to the dedication of our US Foods associates and their unwavering commitment to bringing much-needed support to local, independent restaurants who did not have the necessary expertise or resources at their disposal and might have otherwise closed their doors for good,” said Andrew Iacobucci, chief commercial officer of US Foods.

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Dessert Menus Offer a Sweet Spot Some 53% of consumers surveyed reported eating dessert within the past day and people's passion for sweet treats creates opportunities for restaurants aiming to boost check sizes and enrich the dining experience, Datassential's Samantha Des Jardins writes. Favorites like cookies and cupcakes come with the biggest profit margins, frozen desserts inspired by global cuisines are proving popular and demand is growing for vegan desserts. -Source: Datassential

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Ghost Kitchen Growth from Famous Dave’s Parent Company Famous Dave's parent BBQ Holdings has been on an acquisition spree since the start of the pandemic, building a portfolio of brands including Granite City, Real Urban Barbecue, Bakers Square, Village Inn and Tahoe Joe's.

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Nuggets According to Hallmark, Christmas is the largest cardsending holiday in the United States, with approximately 1.3 billion cards sent to friends and loved ones every year. A study released from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that more than 2 million U.S. middle and high school students reported using e-cigarettes in 2021, with more than 8 in 10 of those youth using flavored e-cigarettes. Charles R. Walgreen Sr. founded Walgreens with a single store in Chicago in 1901.

Walgreens filled 287.6 million prescriptions (including immunizations) on a 30-day adjusted basis in fiscal 2020. Fire Department Coffee is now available in Meijer Stores across Illinois. Launched in 2016, Fire Department Coffee is veteranowned and run by firefighters with the mission to make great coffee and an even greater mission to support our nation’s heroes in need. Nueske’s, a third- generation company, is known for its smoked sausage, bacon and ham. Visit the company store in Wittenberg, Wis., or shop online for that perfect holiday gift. They have an assortment of gift baskets, gift boxes and sampler baskets to please the foodie on your list.

OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings Inc., powers reservations for the hospitality industry. OpenTable’s software seats more than 1 billion people per year and helps more than 60,000 restaurants, bars, wineries and other venues attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations and maximize revenue. Prince Waikiki, the Waikiki oceanfront hotel with a postcard-worthy marina setting and some of the island’s best sunset views, has ranked second in the Hawai’i Resort Hotels category in the 2021 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Santa Claus returns for in-person visits at Macy’s Santaland in Chicago, New York and San Francisco by reservation, while an all-new digital experience launches to allow kids of all ages to experience the magic from home via macys.

America’s Test Kitchen Kids expands its product lineup with new resources for young chefs and families. Building on its celebrated collection, the brand is announcing three new titles, including an expansion of the best-selling “Complete Cookbooks for Young Chefs” series, and a subscription box for preschoolers.

com/Santaland. The Hanukkah celebration revolves around the kindling of a nine-branched menorah, known in Hebrew as the Hanukah. On each of the holiday’s eight nights, another candle is added to the menorah after sundown; the ninth candle is used to light the others. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is governed by a board of directors, all of whom are veteran Marines and successful business leaders from throughout the nation. The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas.

The world-famous Walnut Room located at 111 N. State St. was the first restaurant ever opened in a department store. With Circassian wood paneling imported from Russia and Austrian chandeliers, the 17,000-square-foot dining room is both elegant and comfortable. When you bring your fresh Christmas tree home, place the tree in water as soon as possible. Most species can go 6 to 8 hours after cutting the trunk and still take up water.

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ITALIAN SAUSAGE Devanco Foods .................................... Page 29...............847-228-7070 Anichini Brothers ...............................................................312-644-8004 JANITOR-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co................................. Page 44...............708-233-0808 JAPANESE-FOOD PRODUCTS Kikkoman Sales USA ........................... Page 24...............630-954-1244 JUICER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc .... Page 21...............877-876-2326 JUICERS-FRUIT & VEGETABLES Berkel Midwest..................................................................800-921-9151 KID’S MEAL TOYS Wikkistix ............................................................................602-870-9937 KITCHEN EQUIPMENT A D E Foodservice Equipment ..........................................630-628-0811 KITCHEN FLOOR NON-SLIP TREATMENTS Step Advantage.................................... Page 46...............312-801-4123 KITCHEN-EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America ............... Page 16...............800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .......................................................708-344-0344 KOSHER-FOOD PRODUCTS North Shore Baking Corp ..................................................773-655-3485 LAW FIRMS Laner Muchin ....................................................................312-467-9800 LINEN SUPPLY & RENTAL SERVICE Cosmopolitan Textile .........................................................773-254-6100 LIQUOR-WHOLESALE Peerless Liquors ...............................................................773-378-3908 LOGISTICS COMPANIES Perishable Distribution Solutions ......... Page 45...............888-491-1641 MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES Redco Foodservice Equipment .........................................800-722-5460 MAYONNAISE Columbus Vegetable Oils..................... Page 19...............773-265-6500 MEAT PROCESSING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest..................................................................800-921-9151 MEAT-WHOLESALE Devanco Foods .................................... Page 29...............847-228-7070 New S B L Inc ...................................... Page 32...............773-376-8280 Park Packing Company ....................... Page 31...............773-254-0100 Pioneer Wholesale Meat Inc ................ Page 42...............312-243-6180 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets........................................630-514-1338 Anichini Brothers ...............................................................312-644-8004 Chef’s Quality Meats .........................................................708-333-0880 Fox De Luxe Foods...........................................................847-520-8300 International Meat Company .............................................773-622-1400 MEATS -WHOLE PIGS-GOATS-LAMB Park Packing Company ....................... Page 31...............773-254-0100 MEDITERRANEAN FOODS Olympia Food Industries ...................... Page 06...............847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods ......................................................847-364-1010 MENU PRINTERS Hallagan Business Machines ............................................773-637-0626 MENUS-CUSTOM PRINTED Accurate Printing...............................................................708-824-0058 MEXICAN FOOD PRODUCTS B & B Foodservice ............................... Page 22...............815-834-2621 MILK Instantwhip Chicago............................. Page 21...............773-235-5588 MINI PASTRIES Ideal Bakery ......................................................................773-631-6897 MUSHROOMS-LOCALLY GROWN Windy City Mushroom .......................................................443-271-9387 NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING LED Billboard Trucks ........................................................312-924-7979 NETWORKING - COMPUTERS KCS Computer Technology.................. Page 12...............847-288-9820 NITROGEN MacCARB ............................................ Page 22...............877-427-2499 OFFICE EQUIPMENT Hallagan Business Machines ............................................773-637-0626 OILS & FATS-COOKING Columbus Vegetable Oils..................... Page 19...............773-265-6500

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River North - Chicago, 312 W. Chestnut St. 1st Fl. Lease Second generation fully equipped cafe/restaurant space located on the ground floor of a hip boutique hotel. Features include a service bar/counter, 6’ hood with black iron and a dedicated seating area with built-in stadium seating. Additional space available.

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Adam Salamon

La Grange, 24 Calendar Ct. Real Estate Large commercial condo available in bustling downtown LaGrange. Right in the middle of all the best dining and shopping, steps from the Metra Station and a large village-run parking lot. Property only conveyed in sale, business not included.

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Bartlett, 113 W. Railroad Ave. Real Estate Located downtown, across from the Metra station, this iconic property boasts a heritage back to the late 1800’s. The mixed-use property is an opportunity for an investor with the vision for restoring historical properties. Add gaming for additional revenue.

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Arlington Heights, 306 E. Rand Rd. Business Sale (Wynburg Café) This restaurant opportunity is situated on an endcap of a shopping plaza with ample parking. Located on a high traffic stretch of Rand Rd., the business is surrounded by a high concentration of shopping plazas, big box retailers and restaurants.

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Albany Park - Chicago, 4716 N. Kedzie Ave. Business Sale (Bokeh) Recently designed chic cocktail bar opportunity.

The business is located on a busy corridor, just steps from the Kedzie Brown Line stop and major bus lines. Features include a kitchen for full service operation and sidewalk patio.

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14206 South Route 30, Fox’s Restaurant & Pub (Asset Sale) Size (+/-): 5,500 SF • Lease: $22.50/SF Gross • Price: $129,000 • Agent: Chad S.

Ravenswood/North Center - Chicago

1800-05 W. Irving Park Rd., Madero’s - (Asset Sale) Size (+/-): 2,060 SF • Lease: $25.47/SF MG • Price: $99,000 • Agent: Brian L.

Chicago Heights

164 E. 22nd St., 3-Star Liquors and Tavern - (Real Estate/Business Sale) Size (+/-): .42 Acres (Lot), 7,161 SF (Bldg.) • Price: $599,000 • Agent: Chad S.

Lincoln Park Chicago

1625 N. Halsted St. - (Pop-up Lease) Size (+/-): 2,100 SF • Lease: Negotiable • Agent: Maria M.

West Loop - Chicago

555 W. Kinzie St., Blue Agave - (Business Sale) Size (+/-): 6,172 SF • Lease: $27.85/SF Gross • Price: $650,000 • Agent: Juan G. For a complete list of hospitality offerings, visit us online at kudangroup.com

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TURN-KEY USDA APPROVED FOOD PROCESSING FACILITY

7,200 Sq. Ft. in an Opportunity Zone, Built in 2005. Low Taxes. 1,000 Sq. Ft. of walk-in Freezer/Coolers.

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11226 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL. Turn-key, brand new restaurant. Free standing 4,000 SF On 24,700 SF lot. Presently operates as a Pizza Restaurant—please, when visiting, do not bother the staff. For Lease: $14 per SF NNN / For Sale: $499,500 PIZZERIA-PUB-PICK UP-DELIVERY-DINE IN-SIT DOWN BAR-VIDEO GAMING WITH OUTDOOR PATIO/REAL $$$ MAKER/$8,000 A MONTH IN VIDEO GAMING/FREE STANDING, HARD CORNER OR CICERO & 147TH STREET IN MIDLOTHIAN Free standing 5,000 SF bldg. on 27,787 SF lot, seats 300, total (indoor and outdoor), parks 57+/- cars. $15,000 a week in gross sales plus $8,000.00 a month in video gaming. Separate carryout delivery section, large sit down bar inside and outside. Real Heavy traffic flow 43,000 cars on 147th Street and 45,000 cars per day on Cicero Avenue. Asking price $899,000 for Real Estate and Business.

PIZZERIA-PUB-BANQUETS-PICK UP-DELIVERY-DINE WITH SIT DOWN BARS PLUS OUTDOOR PATIO, $10,000 A MONTH IN VIDEO GAMING, DOWNTOWN TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS, INCLUDE ASSETS ONLY Free standing 8,000 SF bldg. divided into a pizzeria with separate entrance for pick up and delivery, connecting dining, sports bar lounge area, banquet and kitchen plus outdoor dining. Real $$$ Maker. Rent $17,000 per month plus 5% of video gaming. Major development across the street called Harmony Square/Village Entertainment Center/Ice Skating in the winter months/more than 250 events a year, shows-dancing-movies, etc. Also, more than two hundred condos are presently being built. Asking price: For assets, leasehold improvements and video gaming: $325,000. It does not include Business and phone number.

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CHICAGOLAND AREA | PIZZA BUSINESS WITH REAL ESTATE Net Income $400,000 yearly. FOR REAL ESTATE AND BUSINESS. CALL! CHICAGO NW SUBURBS/O’HARE AIRPORT AREA /PIZZA PASTA ETC,PICK UP-DELIVERYCATERING & DINE IN/100 DELIVERIES PER DAY/VIDEO GAMING ALLOWED4 Short hours, 4:00PM to 10:00PM, closed Monday, Real $$$ maker, sales are over $1,700,000 a year, cash flow $400,000 a year verifiable, for real estate and business. Motivated seller. $1,149,500 CHICAGOLAND AREA Free standing building with drive thru available For Sale and Lease.

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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 PIZZERIA-PUB-PICK UP DELIVERY-DINE IN WITH SIT DOWN BAR PLUS OUTDOOR PATIO WITH VIDEO GAMING GENERATES $8,000 PER MONTH, PALOS HILLS ON ROBERTS ROAD. BUSINESS ONLY. 5,300 SF divided into a pizzeria with separate entrances for pick up and delivery connecting with dining room-bar area, without door patio, located in famous center with unlimited parking. $14,000 a week in gross sales plus $8,000 a month in video gaming revenue.

Rent $8,500 per month. Asking price for Business, Fixtures and Equipment: $299,500.

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LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Downtown district—mixed use building. LOW real estate taxes with additional rental income.

Priced to sell. With Real Estate $1.2M. Business only, rent with lease $150K. Call for details.

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Excellent Opportunity to own a long-established Bar & Grill in wonderful Lincoln Square location.

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Business only. Very fair lease terms available.

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High volume. NEW PRICE!! RE & Biz: $495K BROASTED CHICKEN II: See above. NW Side. Lease.

Carry-Out/Delivery. Biz: $125K LAKE ZURICH: Former Kathy’s: 2 Apartments. Lease or Sale! Call!

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Analysis: Mass Robot Potential for U.S. Food & Beverage SMEs Robot technologies — once unattainable for SMEs — are now becoming a commodity: Standardized, affordable and easier to implement.

A huge range of robot technologies that were considered experimental a few years ago, are now commercially viable for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and beverage manufacturing sector, according to a recent analysis from global robot hub HowToRobot.com.

The study estimates that robots will be a feasible option for more than 50% of SMEs within the next three years due to a global trend toward “proven robotics,” which has reduced both the cost and complexity of implementing robots. The analysis identified the three key factors driving the trend: A range of robot technologies has reached a mature stage: The global food robotics market was valued at $402.2 million in 2019, and it is expected to reach $745 million by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.1% during 2021-2026.

Prices of robot technology are falling: By 2025 prices are expected to have fallen by 76 % since 2010.

Global availability of suppliers and solutions has more than doubled in the last 20 years.

Commenting on the findings, Søren Peters, CEO of HowToRobot. com, said: “The robot market has reached a pivotal moment for small- and medium-sized businesses. SMEs have been hesitant to invest in robotics because of the price and complexity of the technology. Automation used to be exclusively for custom-machine builders, developing a new solution for every project. In the last five years however, many new robot technologies have reached a level of maturity and price point where they can be standardized, meaning lower cost and quicker implementation. Food and beverage SMEs can now adopt these technologies on a larger scale.”

Examples of new robotic solutions entering the commercial stage include Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) that can navigate freely in environments with people and handle a range of logistics tasks.

Also, pick and place robots that used to handle only large volume production, can now handle small batches more commonly needed

by SMEs. Additionally, the market for collaborative robots is expected to grow by 30 % per year (CAGR) from 2020-25. Other growth areas are packing, palletizing, machine tending and where SMEs often lack people or need to cut costs.

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A PwC survey shows that a significant amount of people will travel during the holidays this year, reports Axios. Typically, about one-third of people travel during this time, but the survey shows more than half (52%) plan to travel.

Most people will go by car (72%), and 57% with household incomes over $150,000 will fly. Though many airlines are adding flights to popular destinations in anticipation for the holidays, there will be higher prices and limited availability most likely, as demand will outstrip availability. Rental cars will also be a hot commodity.

United is upping flights and will fly its busiest holiday schedule since the pandemic, but at 3,500 daily flights in December, it’s still at 91% of its capacity. “We’re seeing a lot of pent-up demand in our data and are offering a December schedule that centers on the two things people want most for the holidays: warm sunshine and fresh snow,” Ankit Gupta, vice president of network planning and scheduling at United, told Axios.

Additionally, consumers plan to spend more on travel, with holiday travel spending projected to increase by 69% in 2021 over 2020.

Travel is even expected to be higher this year than 2019, with average related spending expected to increase 24% to $461 from $372. Retail sales this holiday season should increase between 7% and 9%, while e-commerce sales are projected to increase by 11-15% year over year. Holiday retail sales should hit $1.28 trillion to $1.3 trillion from November to January, and holiday e-commerce should reach between $210 billion and $218 billion this season. -Source: NACS

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People Selling the Industry With Cary Miller

This month I am proud to be pictured with Richard Labriola, the owner of Stan’s Donuts, a chain of coffee shops. In 2014 Rich had the foresight to bring Stan’s Donuts to Chicago. Stan’s has a 50-year lineage of fame in Los Angeles. Rich formed a relationship with Stan, and the rest, as they say, is history. Rich also operates Labriola Bakery Café in Oak Brook, Labriola Chicago on Michigan Avenue, and two LaBarra Ristorante locations: one in Oak Brook and one in Riverside.

Stan’s has 15 locations with another one opening soon in Rosemont, Ill. If you have not tried Stan’s yet, prepare to be impressed.

Scott Unter is the second generation of leadership at BrewSmart Beverage based in Rolling Meadows, Ill. Scott’s family-owned and operated company provides coffee and espresso machines to all types of food business. And because everyone loves different brands and types of coffee, BrewSmart offers dozens of well-known and loved brands and styles. Coffee can make or break a food business. Contact Scott to see how his company can add value to your operation. Being local and family owned, they are able to provide a much greater level of service and attention than many other companies. You can see the BrewSmart ad on page 13 of this issue.

Dean Poulos is the third generation owner of Homer’s Ice Cream, a thriving wholesale and retail ice cream producer on Chicago’s North Shore. In 1935, restaurant owner Gus Poulos created his first batch of homemade ice cream that was far richer and more satisfying than any other in that era, and a legend was born. Homer’s unusual flavor combinations have earned them local and national acclaim, with accolades from Chicago magazine, Bon Appetite magazine and judges from the American Tasting Institute. Call Homer’s today for samples and a list of their seasonal flavors. You can see their ad on page 28.

George Kanavos is the Chicago-area sales manger for Devanco Foods, manufacturers of gyros, chicken gyros, Italian beef, French dip, Italian sausage, pure beef hamburgers, marathon chicken burgers, plant-based foods, tzatziki sauce and other Greek and Mediterranean food products. Most of their products are packaged for food service and retail, with formulations that guarantee to develop a long-standing following for establishments serving their products. New from Devanco is their delicious fully cooked pot roast. Contact George today for a sample presentation and ordering information. You can see their ad on page 29 of this issue.

Bill Anastos is the founder of AA Food Marketing, a local firm providing food brokerage services to food companies and brands, helping them to gain sales and distribution across the greater Chicagoland market.

Bill’s decades of relationships with food distributors, chains, chefs and institutional buyers enable him to help his clients increase their presence and sales here in the best food city in the USA. Bill is well known and respected for his integrity and product knowledge.

Wes Studzinski is a commercial lending specialist at Devon Bank, with formal credit training and over 20 years of commercial banking experience with a focus on small businesses and food businesses. Wes understands the importance of working with a banker who can help fuel growth. And because Devon Bank is family owned, they understand the needs of their clients and strive to support them and help them to grow.

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First Woman Named Master Blender A Big Thank You to Our November Wholesale Shmoozefest Raffle Prize Sponsors Cash & Carry at Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky Thank you to all the companies that donated raffle Meat Specialist Wholesale Cash & Carry prizes for our Shmoozefest event Nov. 2. We also want

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Instacart and Dollar Tree Expand Their Partnership to Deliver Goods Faster Instacart, a leading online grocery platform in North America, and Dollar Tree Inc. announced the companies' expanded partnership to offer same-day delivery as quickly as one hour from nearly 7,000 Dollar Tree stores. Now, nearly 98 million U.S. households have access to Dollar Tree's and Family Dollar's broad and affordable selection of household goods and seasonal decor, pantry and baby essentials, office, party and school supplies, personal care items and more, delivered from nearly 13,000 locations.

With the Dollar Tree expansion, Instacart now partners with more than 700 national, regional and local retailers, including unique brand names, to deliver from more than 65,000 stores.

Global Vanilla Market Is Expected to Be Worth About $735 Million in 5 Years

Zion Market Research has published a new report titled "Vanilla Market by Type (Madagascar, Mexican, Indian, Indonesian and Others) and By Application (Food and Beverages, Cosmetics and Pharmaceutical): Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2018–2026."

Vanilla is one of the most widely used flavoring agents in the food industry. Vanilla extract is prepared by a process of maceration and percolation of vanilla pods in a solution of water and ethanol. The extract finds its application in various bakery products like cakes, ice-creams, brownies, cupcakes, puddings and yogurt, worldwide. The global vanilla market is expected to grow notably in the years ahead, owing to the growing demand for frozen desserts and bakery products.

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On Oct. 28, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the publication of a new rule for tip regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new rule clarifies that employers may only take a tip credit for tipped employees when these employees are performing work that is part of their tipped occupation.

The new rule becomes effective Dec. 28.

Workers can only be paid the tipped minimum, established under federal law at $2.13 per hour, for tasks that directly support tipped work and do not take up more than 20% of a worker's time or 30 consecutive minutes.

Tip Credit: Section 3(m) of the FLSA permits an employer to take a tip credit toward its minimum wage obligation for tipped employees equal to the difference between the required cash wage (which must be at least $2.13) and the federal minimum wage. Thus, the maximum tip credit that an employer can currently claim under the FLSA section 3(m) is $5.12 per hour (the minimum wage of $7.25 minus the minimum required cash wage of $2.13). Under certain circumstances, an employer may be able to claim an additional overtime tip credit against its overtime obligations.

Dual Jobs: The DOL recognizes that some employees routinely engage in both tipped and nontipped occupations.

These are known as “dual job” situations. However, the DOL also recognizes there is a difference between employees with dual jobs and employees who incidentally engage in nontipped occupations, such as maintenance work and preparatory or closing activities.

The new rule clarifies that employers can take a tip credit for the time a tipped employee spends performing work that is not tip-producing (but directly supports tip-producing work) unless that work is performed for a substantial amount of time.

Tip-producing work is “any work performed by a tipped employee that provides service to customers for which the tipped employee receives tips.” Directly supporting work is work performed by a tipped employee in preparation of or to otherwise assist tip-producing customer service work.

Substantial amount of time: The new rule defines “substantial amount of time” as either (1) at least 20% of the hours in the workweek for which the employer has taken a tip credit or (2) a continuous period of time of at least 30 minutes.

The new rule provides a number of illustrations to help employers navigate different scenarios.

Employers with tipped employees should review their current policies and procedures to prepare for the Dec. 28 effective date.

For more on this topic, contact Griffen Wilson at Gwilson@ employco.com or 630-286-7381. See Employco’s listing in our Directory under Payroll Services and under H/R-Human Resource Services.

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DESTINATION: Mayflower Cruises & Tours’ Mystery Tour A Mystery Tour is a trip on a motorcoach that takes you to unknown places. The destination is kept secret throughout the tour, which is five days and four nights. The guide gives out clues along the way to the travelers and everyone tries to guess where they are going.

All you have to worry about is being on the bus at the time specified and everything else is planned out for you.

The tour begins with local pickup at your home. They accommodate Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan. No other company offers this extensive service. Imagine beginning your vacation being chauffeured to your departure point and having the same wonderful service upon your return.

Their FREE home or local pickup and return service has been designed to add ease to your holiday, allowing you to concentrate on the most important part, enjoying yourself!

If you’ve been on a Mystery Tour before, then you are familiar with the game and rules on the bus.

This time everyone was required to wear a mask on the bus at all times. There was no rotation of the seats; you stayed in your same seat throughout the journey. This was a very large group with 48 travelers. This time we stayed in one hotel for four nights. Many of the guests in our group had been on numerous Mystery Tours before and have gone on other tours with Mayflower. Our guide, Kileen, and our driver, Kevin, did a great job keeping everyone happy!

On this Mystery Tour they had a jam-packed itinerary that kept us very busy. There was still free time on your own, too. The hotel where we stayed, the Drury Plaza in St. Paul, Minn., was recently remodeled and the rooms were very spacious. Every morning our group had breakfast there before heading out. It was nice meeting new people and chatting with ones that had been on previous tours with me.

Tour highlights included:  Cranberry Discovery Center in Mathers, Wis.: We had a tour of the museum and learned about the production of cranberries, visited the gift shop and had lunch at the Cranberry Cafe.  Old Log Theatre in St. Excelsior, Minn.: Dinner and a show, “The Play That Goes Wrong,” a classic murder mystery full of mishaps and madcap mania. It was so funny!  Skyrock Farm and Carousel in Medina, Minn.: Art, history, farm, horses, carousels all in one place. We saw a horse jumping demonstration, took a tour of the carousel building and listened to music on antique dance organs, followed by a sit-down dinner for our group.  St. Paul Cathedral in St. Paul, Minn.: Tour of the cathedral dedicated to Paul the Apostle, who is also the namesake of the city of St. Paul. It is the third-largest Catholic cathedral and sixth-largest church in the United States.  Taylor Falls Scenic Boat Tour in Taylor Falls, Minn.: This 115-year-old business, founed in 1906, is family owned and operated. The scenic, narrated boat tour along the St. Croix River had stunning views of the rock formation along the way. Lunch was served on the boat.

These are only a few of the places that we visited. I will keep the rest of them a secret. One thing I know that everyone will agree with on this tour is that there was never a shortage of food. We were always eating!

On our route home we made a stop at Ehlenbach’s Cheese Chalet in DeForest, Wis., where we were able to shop and everyone in our group got a bag of their famous cheese curds.

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