January 25, 2017
Trump Administration Forecast ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
There’s a lot we don't know about the new administration. Here’s what we do.
New Rep Group Takes Shape ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
A new independent manufacturers’ rep firm has emerged: WolfePack Sales & Marketing. The company represents manufacturers of smallwares, tabletop and equipment in New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pa.
Infrico USA Moves Headquarters ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Infrico USA, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment, moved from Miami to its new home base in Doral, Fla.
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.
Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group Names Two Brand Presidents ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Ray Risley was named brand president of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House and Scott Smith was named brand president of Sullivan’s Steakhouse.
Pilot Flying J names VP of Food Innovation ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Pilot Flying J has named Shannon Johnson as vice president of food innovation.
Rock & Brews Names Michael Sullivan President and CEO ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Michael Sullivan is the new president and CEO of Rock & Brews, a rock and roll restaurant and entertainment concept. He most recently served as emerging brands director for Buffalo Wild Wings.
Barnett Takes the Helm at Shrimp Basket ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Shrimp Basket Restaurants welcomed Scott Barnett as CEO of the full-service seafood chain. He succeeds Eddie Spence, who founded the company in 1993.
Bob Evans Restaurants Sold to Golden Gate Capital ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Golden Gate Capital has agreed to acquire Bob Evans Restaurants for $565 million plus assumption of certain net working capital liabilities.
As a result of the deal, Bob Evans Farms anticipates net proceeds of $475 to $485 million. |