Multiline equipment manufacturer Ali Group made several changes within its company portfolio, naming three new presidents.
Inspire Brands has sold Rusty Taco to Gala Capital Partners, an investment firm that owns such chains as Cici’s Pizza. The terms of the deal were not disclosed but the Rusty Taco management team, led by Brendan Mauri, will continue with the brand and have co-invested in the acquisition.
Carnival Cruise Line tapped celebrity chef and restaurateur Emeril Lagasse to serve as its chief culinary officer.
Eugene Cresta will be promoted to vice president for TriMark SS Kemp, effective Jan. 2, 2023.
Polar Leasing Company appointed Lindsay Fetro to an inside sales representative role. Fetro’s primary focus will be to respond to queries from potential customers.
Thermodyne Foodservice Products hired Debra Barnes to serve as a customer service representative. In this role, Barnes will serve as the first point of contact for customer inquiry calls for the manufacturer of slow-cook and hold ovens.
Roy Rogers Restaurants tapped Adam Klaers to serve as an executive vice president for the western-themed quick-service restaurant chain based in Frederick, Md.
Burkett Restaurant Equipment and Supplies promoted Crystal Rinker to vice president of sales and marketing. She spent the past four years serving as Burkett’s director of sales and marketing.
TriMark USA promoted Wendy Carniglia to vice president of national accounts for the foodservice equipment and supplies dealer’s Western region.
North American Kitchen Solutions was acquired by Valesco, a Dallas-based private equity firm. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Polar Leasing Company promoted Chance Odle to operations program manager. In this role, Odle will oversee, streamline, and expedite all planning and procedural requirements from the point a contract is signed to the time the walk-in cold storage unit is delivered.
Arthur Carl II was appointed vice president of culinary for family dining chain IHOP.
Boston Showcase Company made a series of leadership updates to Newton, Mass.-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer, including the introduction of a new president and CEO.
CLV Marketing and Premier Foodservice Group add to their teams, while Everidge and Premier Metal and Glass update their rep networks.
Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Middleby Corp. has added to its coffee and beverage offerings through its acquisition of Marco Beverage Systems. The Dublin, Ireland-based company also manufactures hot water dispensers and has annual revenue of $30 million, per a Middleby release.
Richard Stockinger has stepped down from his post as CEO of Fiesta Restaurant Group to “pursue other interests,” per a company release. Dirk Montgomery, chief financial officer for the company since 2019, will serve as interim CEO for Fiesta Restaurant Group.
Darlene Schoeneberg was introduced as vice president of operations for Playa Bowls, a chain with a menu featuring various bowls, juices and smoothies.
PT Holdings, the parent company of Parts Town, will now go to market as Parts Town Unlimited, the company announced. As part of this re-branding effort, Parts Town Unlimited made several organizational and leadership changes.
