September 3, 2014
Heritage Parts Continues Brand Evolution ![FE&S FlashNews](/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
The parts distributor’s launch of an e-commerce site represents the latest in a series of key steps designed to help Heritage Parts work better with OEMs and service agents.
Centerplate Names Interim President and CEO ![FE&S FlashNews](/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Chris Verros was appointed acting president and chief executive officer for Centerplate, a contract foodservice operator. This move comes following the resignation of Desmond Hague from the company.
PJP Buys Gelmarc ![FE&S FlashNews](/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Penn Jersey Paper has acquired Gelmarc Distributors, a distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies, disposables and janitorial supplies located in Cherry Hill, N.J.
Kast Gets the Call as Bad Daddy’s Executive Chef ![FE&S FlashNews](/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar introduced Tim Kast as its new corporate executive chef.
This Week in Foodservice: Consumers’ Outlook Uncertain, Merger and Acquisition Speculation Heats Up and Much More! ![FE&S FlashNews](/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
This week we take a closer look at the National Restaurant Association’s July Restaurant Performance Index, the Burger King/Tim Hortons deal and the flurry of speculation it triggered about other possible acquisitions and the latest economic numbers.
C.R. Peterson and Associates Hires New Corporate Executive Chef ![FE&S FlashNews](/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Jonny Blass is the new corporate executive chef for C.R. Peterson and Associates, a Massachusetts-based independent manufacturers’ rep firm.
Farmer Boys Updates Operations and Development Teams ![FE&S FlashNews](/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Farmer Boys named Kenny Hom vice president of operations. Kevin Kelly, formerly the fast-casual chain’s vice president of operations, takes on the newly created role of vice president of development.
Hansen Group and Reps South Merge ![FE&S FlashNews](/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
In a merger of independent manufacturers’ rep firms, The Hansen Group and Reps South have joined forces. The merged entity will continue go to market as The Hansen Group.
Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar Forms Franchising Team ![FE&S FlashNews](/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
As part of a plan to grow its presence, casual dining concept Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar formed a franchise development team. The management team will launch Boston’s renewed franchise development program.
Ovation Brands Promotes Pair ![FE&S FlashNews](/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Ovation Brands, a steak-buffet restaurant company, promoted Pete Pascuzzi and George Wooten to serve as divisional chiefs for its Buffet and Ryan’s brands, respectively.
InSinkErator Updates Its Foodservice Sales and Marketing Team ![FE&S FlashNews](/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
InSinkErator named Bob Thielen sales manager and Erica Vranak marketing manager for its foodservice business.
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