Labor to remain a key issue for all foodservice segments

June 09, 2021

June 9, 2021

After a rough start to the year, sales of foodservice equipment and supplies seem poised for a big comeback, according to the latest data from the Manufacturers Agents’ Association for the Foodservice Industry.

S2O Adds Project Designer and Manager

S2O Consultants hired foodservice industry veteran Joe Mora to serve as a senior project manager.

QDOBA Adds Chief Development Officer

Restaurant industry veteran Jim Sullivan was appointed chief development officer for fast-casual Mexican concept QDOBA.

Blaze Hires New Sr. VP of Development

Blaze Pizza tapped Johnny Jones to serve as senior vice president of development for the fast-casual restaurant chain.

A Post-Pandemic Look at Craft Breweries

Despite the ongoing challenges, many brewery operators are proving to be surprisingly resilient. Through workarounds, some small capital spending and shifts in operational modes, a good number of breweries have set themselves up for success moving forward.

Gilliam Becomes CEO for Yoshinoya

Yoshinoya Japanese Kitchen introduced Jon Gilliam as the restaurant chain's CEO.

Chef Eric Brownlee Joins The Katharine

Eric Brownlee was appointed executive chef for The Katharine Brasserie & Bar, a restaurant inside the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Nava Joins the Nieco Team

Nieco hired Guido Nava as vice president of sales and marketing.

Electrolux Partners with Chef Zanin

Electrolux Professional has entered into a partnership with chef Andrea Zanin who will work with the foodservice equipment manufacturer to provide education and support for the company’s products.

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