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MAY 2015 • FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES • 1 contents V O L U M E 6 8 • N O 5 • M AY 2 0 1 5 FEATURES 40 2015 Dealer of the Year: Clark Associates, Inc. Speed Merchants By investing heavily in its people and infrastructure, delivering value on the customers' terms, using technology to drive efciency and lower costs and not being afraid to learn from mistakes along the way, Clark Associates, Inc. developed into a rapidly growing foodservice industry juggernaut and earned recogni- tion as FE&S;' 2015 Dealer of the Year. By Joseph M. Carbonara, Editorial Director 64 2015 Facility Design Project of the Year Beatrix, Chicago Bustling Beatrix is one of many Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (LEYE) owned and operated concepts. Thanks to the way this operation puts 4,400 square feet to excellent use to perform multiple functions across multiple dayparts, it earned the top spot in FE&S;' annual design competition. Other design projects earning recognition from the judges include Manna Restaurant, Brasserie Zentral and the Restaurants at the Woodland at Indiana University. By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor 6 Publisher's Perspective The Pursuit of Excellence It takes more than sales to be awarded Dealer of the Year, writes FE&S; Publisher Maureen Slocum. 8 Editor's Perspective Lesson Learned Those who think Clark Associates, Inc. is all about the "e", as in e-commerce, can't see the forest for the trees, writes Editorial Director Joe Carbonara. 22 Consultant's Viewpoint Collaboration Breeds Success Consultants Char Norton, Ray Soucie and Tim Staford share their experiences from working together on a healthcare foodservice project. 28 Operator's Opinion The Changing Face of Corporate Dining Florida Blue's Damian Monticello discusses how business and industry foodservice operators continue to leverage freshly prepared menu items, grab-and-go service and even micro markets to enhance employees' work experience. 32 Chef's Corner Gerard Craft, Chef/Owner, Niche Food Group, St. Louis, Mo. 140 Parting Shot Commercial Equipment Rises to Small Kitchen Challenge Roger McAllister explores four recent product introductions that save space and increase operational efciency in a smaller commercial kitchen setting. ON THE COVER Fred Clark and his team videoconference in Lancaster, Pa. Photo by mk Photography. 64