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Tech24 acquired AmeriCold and Arrowhead Commercial Equipment. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Franke Foodservice Systems named Peter Revesz to CEO effective Sept. 1, 2022.

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems, promoted Bob Landi to vice president and general manager for the Lennox subsidiary.

The Legacy Companies has acquired multiline manufacturer Admiral Craft Equipment Corp. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Chrane Foodservice adds to its ranks, while The Hansen Group wishes an associate well in retirement. Plus, E3 Commercial Kitchen Solutions bolsters its line card.

Multiconcept operator SPB Hospitality appointed Josh Kern as interim chief executive officer.

The Vollrath Company named Kevin McCray vice president of information technology.

Refrigerated Solutions Group introduced Eric Doyle as chief financial officer for the Wisconsin-based foodservice equipment manufacturer. RSG manufactures foodservice equipment that goes to market under the Master-Bilt and Norlake brand names.

Unified Brands promoted Denny Berryhill to vice president of sales for the foodservice equipment manufacturer’s central U.S. region. He spent the past five years working as a design manager for Unified Brands.

In a deal valued at $200 million, multiconcept operator MTY Food Group will acquire BBQ Holdings, the parent company of Famous Dave’s and several other restaurant chains.

IBEX named Lisa Tyler a business development manager for the ITW Food Equipment Group company.

Frisch’s Big Boy tapped James Walker to serve as CEO for the casual dining chain. Walker comes to Frisch’s Big Boy from Nathan’s Famous where he also served in an executive role.

Pat Hafner was promoted to president of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, an Italian-themed chain owned by multiconcept operator Bloomin’ Brands. He joined Carrabba’s as vice president of operations in 2018.

Chad Gretzema was promoted to president of Del Taco from chief operating officer. Gretzema replaces John Cappasola who stepped down from his role as Del Taco president and CEO.

Larry McAllister, owner of Eagle Group, has passed away after a multi-year battle with cancer.

Refrigerated Solutions Group hired Robert Watson to serve as an eastern regional sales manager for the Eastern U.S.

Polar King International introduced Ryan Jolley as the company’s transportation manager.

Empire Equipment Company has acquired Greater Texas Ice, a Houston-based wholesale distributor of commercial foodservice equipment and aftermarket parts.

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