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.

Getting Customers to Love You

The big revelation behind why companies are loved, and how they earn return business, is that they can be counted on. They establish peace of mind with their guarantee. They train their representatives to not only know the products backwards and forwards, but to care why customers are buying them.

Huey Magoo’s opens first express location at University of Central Florida

The Oviedo, Fla.-based, quick-serve chain, known for its chicken tenders and "Magoo's sauce" debuted this smaller, faster franchise concept at UCF's student union on the main campus.

SEFA Launches Long-Term Succession Plan

Buying group ownership to transition to dealer members and members of the management team.

Restaurant Performance Index Reached 100.6 in March

Same-store sales increases help drive the restaurant industry performance upward.

EnviroPure Names New National Sales Manager

Kahl comes over from U.S. Foods.

Kitchen Brains Names Lane CEO

Former PepsiCo executive and member of Kitchen Brains' assumes a management position.

SFM to Change Name

New name to reflect members' change in responsibilities.

Panera Announces Management Transition

Moreton to become executive vice chairman and Shaich to become sole CEO by Aug. 1, 2013.

Sage Restaurant Group Updates Management Team

Trio of restaurant industry professionals assume new positions with the Denver-based multi-concept operator. 

NRAEF Presents Neighbor and Diversity Awards

The association recognizes six members of the restaurant industry for their many contributions to their communities and more.

TriMark USA Updates Management Team

Mark Fishman promoted to executive vice president for TriMark USA.