December 14, 2016
PJP Opens Fourth Marketplace ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Philadelphia-based distributor PJP, which carries foodservice equipment, supplies and disposables, opened its fourth PJP Marketplace.
Lomax Joins Heritage Foodservice Group ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Heritage Foodservice Group hired Rodney Lomax to serve as business development manager – chain group segment.
Homer Laughlin Promotes Adkins ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
The Homer Laughlin China Company promoted Sean Adkins, PE, to the newly created position of director, technical and operations.
This Week in Foodservice ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
FE&S blogger Jerry Stiegler adds his insight into a weekly roundup of top foodservice stories. Stories worthy of more analysis: Foodservice executive picked for Trump’s cabinet; Foodservice traffic goes negative in the third quarter; Chipotle’s latest recovery attempt; and McDonald’s to reintroduce McCafe.
McAlister’s Deli Names Macaluso Brand President ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Multi-concept operator FOCUS Brands promoted Paul Macaluso to brand president of its McAlister’s Deli fast-casual chain.
Chipotle Updates Leadership Team ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Board of Directors named company founder Steve Ells the fast-casual restaurant chain’s sole CEO. Monty Moran has stepped down from the co-CEO role and from his board seat effective immediately, and will retire from Chipotle in 2017.
Blaine Hurst Named Panera President ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Panera Bread Company named company veteran Blaine Hurst president effective Dec. 12, 2016. He replaces Drew Madsen, who resigned for personal reasons.
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