December 13, 2017
Mazer to Serve as Chairman of the Culinary Institute of America ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Richard Mazer was elected chairman of the board of The Culinary Institute of America.
Zink Foodservice Transitions to Employee Ownership ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Zink Foodservice, an independent manufacturers’ rep firm based in Ohio, has transitioned ownership to its more than 75 employees through an employee stock ownership program.
Remembering Tom Schrack Sr. ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Tom Schrack Sr., a longtime foodservice equipment and supplies dealer, passed away on Dec. 8, 2017. He was 82-years old.
MTY to Buy Imvescor Restaurant Group ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
MTY Food Group will acquire Imvescor Restaurant Group Inc., a multiconcept operator of five restaurant chains in a deal valued at approximately $248 million.
The Impact of Consumer Preferences on Foodservice Operations, Concepts to Change Formats and Prototypes ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Mintel looks at four key trends that will shape the U.S. foodservice market in 2018. Foodservice operators hired heavily in November. Foodservice traffic finally picks up. Dave & Buster’s will downsize its restaurants. Papa Murphy’s tests delivery. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.
Galardi Group Names New President ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
J.R. Galardi has become president of Galardi Group, owner of restaurant chains Tastee-Freez, Hamburger Stand and Wienerschnitzel.
SirLouis Named COO for Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Parent ![FE&S FlashNews](http://fesmag.com/images/FlashNews/flashnews-bul3.jpg)
Scott SirLouis was named chief operating officer for FSC Franchise Co., a multiconcept operator who is the parent company of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap.
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