SCOTSMAN ICE SYSTEMS NAMED AUNTIE ANNE’S 2012 SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
VERNON HILLS, Ill. (May 8, 2013)— Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel chain, has chosen Scotsman Ice Systems as its 2012 Supplier of the Year, for its exemplary customer service and quality ice machines. Auntie Anne’s will present the award to Scotsman on Monday, June 3, 2013, during a celebration dinner.
“We are so pleased to recognize Scotsman Ice Systems as the 2012 Supplier of the Year,” said Dale Smucker, vice president of purchasing and distribution for Auntie Anne’s. “Scotsman has always been incredibly responsive to the needs of our stores and our customers. In 2012, Scotsman brought the Nug Truck from the company’s Luv the Nug® initiative to our 17th Annual Auntie Anne’s C.A.R.E.S. Charity Golf Tournament, benefitting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, as well as two local charities.”
About Scotsman Ice Systems
As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of ice systems, with more than 300 models of ice machines, storage bins, and ice and water dispensers, Scotsman is dedicated to developing today’s most innovative ice solutions. In 2013 and 2012, Scotsman earned the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award; and in 2011, Scotsman was the recipient of the ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Product Design. Offering more than 35 ENERGY STAR qualified models, Scotsman Prodigy® technology reduces energy and water consumption, making a difference for the environment and the bottom line. For more information, visit www.scotsman-ice.com.
About Auntie Anne's
An award-winning franchise system that is owned by FOCUS Brands Inc., Auntie Anne's received the 2012 ZAGAT® top five most popular quick-refreshment chains honor, ranked number one in the category of hand-rolled soft pretzels by Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, and was granted the World-Class Franchise® honor (the most prestigious award in franchising) for the past seven years. For more information about the Auntie Anne’s franchise opportunity, visit www.facebook.com/auntieannespretzels, www.twitter.com/auntieannes or www.youtube.com/auntieannespretzels.