This Week in Foodservice Roundup, Chefs’ Toys Opens New Location and Multiple Personnel Moves

August 28, 2019

The three largest foodservice distributors reported increased sales volumes for the quarter ending in June. The National Restaurant Association expects 2019 industry sales to be up 3.6 percent from last year. Casey’s General Store has a new store design featuring a full commercial kitchen and double the seating capacity of the chain’s older stores. Plant-based menu items raise some questions about labeling.

Chefs’ Toys Opens Eighth California Location

Chefs’ Toys opened a new warehouse store in San Marcos, Calif.

Arby’s and Papa John’s Name New Presidents

Rob Lynch resigned from his post as president of Arby’s to become president and CEO of Papa John’s.

Velvet Taco Adds CEO Duties to Dover’s Role

Clay Dover was promoted to CEO for Velvet Taco, a fast-casual concept created by Dallas-based Front Burner Restaurants.

Saladworks Names New CEO

Restaurant industry veteran Kelly Roddy has been named CEO of Pennsylvania-based Saladworks.

Hard Rock Promotes Pellow to Sr. VP Role

Hard Rock International promoted company veteran David Pellow to senior vice president of company cafe operations.

Ali Group Updates Leadership Roles

Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Ali Group made a series of organizational changes that impact several of its operating companies, including ACP, Scotsman Ice Systems and Champion Industries.

Middleby Names New President of Star Manufacturing

Scott Jordan was named president of Star Manufacturing, a Middleby company.

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