January 11, 2017
Standex Refrigerated Solutions Updates Management ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Kevin Fink will become president of Standex Refrigerated Solutions Group, effective Jan. 30, 2017. Fink will succeed Chuck Dullea who had previously announced his retirement.
Excell & NISSCO Update Management, Operating Locations ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Ed Lucas is the new vice president of business development for the Excell Marketing & Procurement Group and NISSCO Restaurant Dealer Group, which will relocate to Denver.
Private Equity Firm Buys Rita’s Italian Ice ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Argosy Private Equity and MTN Capital have acquired a controlling stake in Rita’s Franchise Company, a Pennsylvania-based Italian ice concept.
Imvescor Restaurant Group to Acquire Ben & Florentine ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Imvescor Restaurant Group Inc. reached an agreement to acquire Ben & Florentine, a franchisor in the breakfast and lunch category with more than 40 locations across Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba.
This Week in Foodservice ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
FE&S blogger Jerry Stiegler’s weekly roundup of foodservice stories.
Halton Hires Harpring to Fill Chain Development Role ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
David Harpring, former director of global engineering for Yum! Brands, was named director of chain development for kitchen ventilation manufacturer Halton Group Americas.
Server Updates Engineering Team ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Server Products hired Matt Anderson to serve as engineering project application manager for the Wisconsin manufacturer of portion-controlled dispensing and point-of-use equipment.
Papa Murphy’s Begins Search for New
CEO ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Ken Calwell has resigned from his position as CEO and a director for Papa Murphy’s to pursue other interests. Jean Birch, chair of the board, becomes the take ’n bake chain’s interim CEO.
Del Taco Names New President ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Del Taco Restaurants Inc. promoted John Cappasola Jr. to president and chief brand officer.
Glory Days Promotes Cohen ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Glory Days Grill, a regional sports-themed family restaurant chain in the East, promoted Gary Cohen to executive vice president.
RAVE Restaurants Elevates Crane to CEO ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Former Smashburger executive Scott Crane is the new CEO of Dallas-based RAVE Restaurant Group Inc.
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