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Equipment & Supplies Purchasing Research
This covers how operators make equipment and supplies purchases through the distribution chain. Also included is FE&S' respected Best in Class research, summarizing the manufacturers that dealers, consultants and broadliners deem Best in Class for dozens of E&S products.
Available reports:
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Operator Purchasing Process Study |
This study was conducted on behalf of FE&S magazine by Reed Research Group. A representative sample of 400 foodservice operators in the commercial and noncommercial sectors. The survey covers a battery of topics relating to operator usage and satisfaction with the distribution chain.
• Operator usage of various channels for gathering product information and making E&S purchases.
• Which channels do operators prefer? Do they gather information from one channel but make the purchase through another?
• Latest data on operator utilization and perceptions of the website in purchasing E&S products.
• Suggestions from operators on what dealer/distributors can do to improve customer satisfaction. |
$350
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2004 Best in Class |
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies' Best in Class survey annually polls dealers, consultants, and broadliners to learn who they perceive as the best manufacturers of 54 lines of foodservice equipment and supplies. The 2004 survey gathered opinions from 900 distribution chain professionals and includes analysis of what makes a manufacturer "Best in Class" and trend data.
Each full-color report contains analysis from dealers, broadliners, and consultants regarding:
• How well your brand is perceived by the dealer community.
• How your brand stacks up against the competition.
• What manufacturer attributes play best with the dealer community.
• Product penetration of distribution channel firms.
• Data by four geographic regions and five sales volume categories.
• What makes a manufacturer “Best in Class.”
• Complete data tables.
Buy 4 Best in Class reports and get the 5th free!
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Heavy Equipment |
Blast Chillers |
$450
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Braising Pans/Tilting Skillets |
$450
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Broilers |
$450
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Chef Counters, Prefab. |
$450
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Combi-Ovens/Steamers |
$450
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Convection Ovens |
$450
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Conveyor Ovens |
$450
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Cook and Hold Ovens |
$450
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Cooking Suites |
$450
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Custom Stainless Steel Fab. |
$450
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Deck Ovens |
$450
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Dishwashers/Warewashers |
$450
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Fryers |
$450
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Griddles/Grills |
$450
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Ice Makers |
$450
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Mixers |
$450
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Mobile Heated Cabinets |
$450
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Mobile Hot Food Holding |
$450
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Ranges |
$450
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Refrigerated Prep Tables |
$450
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Rotisseries |
$450
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Steam Jacketed Kettles |
$450
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Steamers |
$450
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Upright/Walk-in Refrigeration |
$450
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Ventilating Systems |
$450
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Walk-in Refrigeration |
$450
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Light Equipment |
Beverage Blenders |
$450
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Coffee Brewers |
$450
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Conveyor Toasters |
$450
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Counter Top Griddles |
$450
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Counter Top Ovens |
$450
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Disposers/Pulpers |
$450
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Drawer Warmers |
$450
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Electric Slicers |
$450
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Food Processors |
$450
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Heat Lamps |
$450
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Hot Dog Equipment |
$450
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Induction Cook Tops |
$450
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Microwave Ovens |
$450
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Parts and Accessories |
$450
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Scales |
$450
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Self-Leveling Dispensers |
$450
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Serving Carts |
$450
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Shelving |
$450
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Sinks, Prefabricated |
$450
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Under Bar Equipment |
$450
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Work Tables, Prefabricated |
$450
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Smallwares/Tabletop |
Cutlery |
$450
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Cookware |
$450
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Dinnerware/Chinaware |
$450
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Flatware |
$450
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Food Storage Containers |
$450
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Glassware |
$450
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Thermometers/Sensors |
$450
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