9 foodservice stories for your week

May 03, 2023

May 3, 2023

Restaurant operators continue to invest despite economic uncertainty. Subway suitors may try a financial value meal. Mall dining gets a makeover in Los Angeles, while a legacy QSR brand leans more heavily into robotics and AI. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

FAT Brands Names Co-CEOs

FAT Brands named Ken Kuick and Rob Rosen co-CEOs, effective May 5, 2023.

Rep Roundup

Carpigiani, Crown Verity and Rational add to their rep networks, while Nexstep Commercial Products names its rep of the year. Also, PB&J bolsters its team.

Action Sales Promotes Yeung

Action Sales promoted Tony Yeung to the newly created position of deputy CEO for the California-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer.

Henny Penny President to Retire

Capping a career that will span four decades with the company, Steve Maggard will retire from his role as president of Henny Penny in May 2024.

Rational Passes Buck to VP Role

Rational USA promoted Billy Buck to vice president of culinary for the company’s U.S. operations.

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