Foodservice News

Breaking news for the full foodservice equipment and supplies distribution channel. Includes information on dealers, distributors, design consultants and multi-unit operators spanning leadership changes, mergers and acquisitions, trends, data and much more.

Xanterra Parks & Resorts Completes Series of Acquisitions

National parks concessioner expands its reach with adventure travel company, cruise ships and a hotel.

Ignite Restaurant Group Announces Series of Promotions

Four execs take on new roles within the organization.

Cheesecake Factory Updates Management Team

Company veterans take on new tasks. 

CFESA Adds Three to its Board of Directors

Members from Ecolab, Commercial Parts & Service and Whaley Foodservice assume leadership positions in the trade association for service agents. 

Pitco Promotes Spittle

Foodservice equipment industry veteran becomes a vice president. 

Website Lists Most Allergy-Friendly Restaurants

AllergyEats, an online guide to allergy-friendly restaurants nationwide, has listed the most allergy-friendly restaurant chains based on feedback from the food allergy community.

Dupuy Flies into Leadership Position in East Coast Wings' New Division

Operations expert will lead the chain's unit economics and quality-assurance efforts.

Smoothie King Adds Pair of Franchise Industry Veterans to its Management Team

O'Keefe takes over as president and COO.

Sage Restaurant Group Pours Esposito into Key Beverage Position

Esposito joined Sage in 2008.

The NAFEM Show 2013 In Review

A round-up of NAFEM Show coverage and a photo gallery of images from the show.

 

Heritage Food Service Group to Acquire R.G. Henderson and Son

Independent OEM and replacement parts distributor accelerates its expansion into the Canadian foodservice market.