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Convenience Retailer Show Daily 4 1 Wednesday, October 10, 2018 CRSD: How has Se-Kure Controls developed? LG: Our company was started by selling convex safety mirrors to retailers. Our Founder, Roger Leyden, would sell and then install them. Over time, he moved the company into manufacturing. We have three U.S.-based plants that manu- facture several thousand different prod- ucts, all designed to deter theft. Many of the products we make and sell were requested by our customers. CRSD: Fifty-three years in business is quite an achievement. How have you managed that? LG: Our willingness to react to customer requests has helped us grow throughout those 53 years. Our customers include many of the country's and the world's largest and most successful retailers, including convenience stores, travel centers and fuel retailers. Fortunately, our products are easily installed and maintained, and are dependable and long-lasting. All of those attributes are appreciated by our customers. We do our own plastic injection molding, metal fabrication, mirrorizing and a variety of additional processes. By controlling the manufacturing process from start to finish, we can ensure high quality and maintain lower costs. Se-Kure Controls (Cont'd. from p. 1) CRSD: What does Se-Kure Controls offer to accomplish that reduction in shrinkage? LG: Our Se-Kure Domes & Mirrors division is the largest manufacturer of convex safety mirrors and domes in the United States. We have the widest vari- ety of those products available. They help reduce theft by allowing store per- sonnel to see down aisles and over their shelving units. Our parent company manufactures cash drop boxes and peg hook locks that can protect cash and prevent sweeping theft from their peg hooks. CRSD: How do you see the future for Se-Kure Controls and the convenience industry? LG: All of the data I have seen indicates that the industry has and will continue to grow. That growth includes continued diversification in the product mix avail- able at those stores. Many of those prod- ucts are sought after by shoplifters. We at Se-Kure Controls look forward to contin- uing to partner with our customers, old and new, to improve their bottom line for years to come. Visit Se-Kure Controls at booth #2471. For more information, go to www .se-kure.com, call 800.322.2435 or email info@se-kure.com. enjoys overwhelming brand awareness across the nation is an enormous advan- tage for entrepreneurs. With a fran- chisee-focused team, an improved busi- ness model, a new restaurant design, an emphasis on ongoing training and one of the lowest ongoing fees in the sand- wich segment, Quiznos is an affordable option for your convenience location. Because its franchisees invest real-time money and passion into their business, Quiznos goes above and beyond in its support. From the moment you sign the franchise agreement you become a part of the Quiznos family. Visit booth #5676 or go to www.quiznos franchise.com. Stop by its franchise- owned location at the Las Vegas con- vention center and try some of its most popular offerings such as the Black Angus Steakhouse or Chicken Carbonara; your taste buds will thank you for it. Taco Del Mar is no stranger to the franchise world, entering the market- place in 1992 with the opening of its first location on Pier 57 in Seattle. Known for its iconic mouthwatering Baja fish tacos and its relaxed, seaside-themed décor, Taco Del Mar offers quality Coastal Franchise Opportunities (Cont'd. from p. 1) Mexican cuisine inspired by the shores of Baja California. Guests live the Baja life: simple, fresh and carefree. The cui- sine is all about light, flavorful tastes and natural heat from peppers like jalapeños and habaneros. The menu features fresh ingredients, delicious guacamole and slow cooked meats like braised chicken and pulled pork carnitas. As a franchise owner, you will receive amazing support and training. From operational tools to ongoing field support and promotional and marketing support, it is a recipe for success. With its low investment cost, simple operations with limited cooking and quality made to order food, it's the best time to add a Taco Del Mar to your convenience location. Stop by one of its locations and try a Baja fish taco or bur- rito with its signature Reaper sauce. Visit booth #5676, or if you are ready to apply for a franchise, contact Franchiseapplications@tacodelmar.com to begin your ownership opportunity today. For either or both of these great opportunities you choose for your con- venience location, Rego Restaurants is ready to support you in your business venture and welcome you to the family. For more information, visit booth #5676. New Wing Sauces from Bone Suckin' An interview with Patrick Ford, Vice President, Ford's Gourmet Foods. CRSD: Do you have any new products? PF: Bone Suckin' ® Wing Sauces: Honey & Habanero and Garlic & Honey. Honey & Habanero has hit the shelves with the perfect combination of sweet and heat, just waiting to smother your game day goods. Mother Nature's most flavorful hot pepper, the habanero, adds great fla- vor to the very first Bone Suckin' Wing Sauce. Not far behind in rivaling debut is the Bone Suckin' Garlic & Honey Wing Sauce. CRSD: Tell our readers about your com- pany. PF: Ford's Gourmet Foods is a fourth generation, Raleigh, North Carolina- based family business that creates and distributes some of the world's greatest tasting non-GMO, gluten-free foods, including the internationally acclaimed Bone Suckin' Sauces and Fire Dancer ® . CRSD: How can readers find out more about Bone Suckin' sauces and the new Wing Sauces? PF: Visit www.bonesuckin.com or con- tact the Ford's team at 800.446.0947 or email Sales@bonesuckin.com. Also make sure you are signed up for the wholesale email newsletters. CRSD: How do retailers make sure they are listed on the Store Locator? PF: Visit www.bonesuckin.com and click on Store Locator. Check your items carried, store hours and address to make sure it is current so you are getting all the customers coming to your store. CRSD: What separates you from the competition? PF: Bone Suckin' Sauce is the only bar- becue sauce rated No. 1 by Newsweek, A+ by Health Magazine, Food & Wine and many others. All of our branded lines are non-GMO, gluten free, no HFCS and no canola oil. CRSD: Tell our readers about your cus- tomers. PF: We have many loyal customers, young and old. Once they try our sauce they are customers for life. In recent celebra- tion of 25-plus years in the business, we found that some of our cus- tomers really have grown up on our products. They love to cook or grill and appreciate great quality. They pay attention to what's on our label. We sell healthy, premium prod- ucts that live up to their names and prove their money's worth. Many first time buyers have a sense of humor and are lured in by our aisle stopping names. And of course, they all have great taste. For more information, go to www.bone suckin.com, call 919.833.7647 or email sales@bonesuckin.com. The Story Behind Great River Organic Milling and Bake Great! On Great River Organic Milling ® pack- aging, you may notice the blue heron, or a bird native to the Mississippi River region, which just so happens to be where Great River Milling's (GROM) facility is headquartered. The great adventure of the GROM blue heron start- ed in 1975, in what is known as the heart of the Hiawatha River Valley. Not only is the blue heron native to the GROM head- quarters region, but stands tall as a sym- bolic reminder of the company's commit- ment to providing great organic products. A Bit of History GROM started operations on a small- scale fulfillment basis, providing local co-op's and grocery stores with many types of stone ground flours, pancake mixes and whole grain cereals. It was- n't until 2004 that Rick Halverson saw a vision for Great River Organic Milling to take flight within the indus- try. Halverson believes in building strong relationships with people from all over the world while maintaining the value of great products. As rela- tionships have grown, so have the scale of operations to fulfill the needs of the local grocery store to some of the nation's largest retailers. Whether you need a couple hundred pounds of flour for your bakery, or a couple thou- sand pounds of flour for your cereal processing facility, GROM is committed to helping you. Commitment to Bake Great! ® The Bake Great! slo- gan combines the company's name and its desire for those who buy GROM products to produce baked goods that are great because they are organic, but also great in flavor and nutrition. The GROM team has worked diligently to obtain and maintain various certifica- tions. These include non-GMO certifi- cation, kosher approved, Quality Assurance International organic certifi- cation, along with food safety certifica- tions from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, the Federal Drug Administration and American Institute of Baking. In addition to these certifications, it is also audited by customers upon request, gaining confidence from some of the largest retail- ers and manufacturers in the country. New at Great River Milling The company is excited to announce a new line of products for its customers, produced with the same care and commitment as its other products. From amaranth to quinoa, whole grain, to flakes and flours. Packing of these new products can be found in smaller quanti- ties, offering more variety. For more information, email rhalverson @greatrivermilling.com or go to www.greatrivermilling.com.