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.
PRO-TEK and its sister company PRO-PLUS, both New York-based equipment service companies were acquired by DegreeOne, a national service group network. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Eastern Tabletop appointed Steve Freeland to serve as director of sales for manufacturer’s western territory.
Restaurant industry veteran Kelly Roddy has been named CEO of Pennsylvania-based Saladworks.
Scott Jordan was named president of Star Manufacturing. He will oversee the Star, Lang, Wells and Toastmaster brands. He will also continue in his role as president of APW Wyott and Bakers Pride. All fall under the Middleby corporate umbrella.
Chefs’ Toys opened a new warehouse store in San Marcos, Calif., August 23. That makes the eighth retail location for the foodservice equipment and supplies dealer; all stores operate in the southern California market.
Carl Bachmann was named the new president of fast-casual burger chain Smashburger as part of several leadership changes announced by Jollibee Foods Corp., which acquired the fast-casual burger chain last year. Bachmann was formerly the chief operating officer for Smashburger.
CFS Brands has expanded its global presence with the acquisition of Cepillos El Castor, a manufacturer of cleaning brushes and color-coded products in Mexico and Latin America.
Horizon Bradco appointed Mike Jewett as president and CEO for the commercial food equipment and service company based in Schenectady, N.Y.
PathSpot appointed Marc Lapides to lead sales and marketing efforts for the company's food safety-related system. The New York-based company manufactures a hand scanner that detects bacteria and viruses that cause foodborne illness.
Restaurant industry veteran Gregory Lippert was named president and CEO of Willie’s Restaurants, parent company of Willie’s Grill & Icehouse and Fajita Willie’s Cafe and Cantina.
Easyflex, Master-Bilt, Nor-Lake and Sapphire Manufacturing are among the companies with updates to their rep networks.