Jimmy Buffet’s Impact on the Restaurant Industry

September 06, 2023

This Week in Foodservice

Remembering Jimmy Buffet’s impact on the restaurant industry. C-stores brew better coffee programs. What’s next for Subway? Lots of jobs data. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Pokeworks Turns Within for new CEO

Pokeworks promoted Regina Cheung to chief executive officer from chief financial officer. She will pull double duty as she retains the title of CFO, per a company release.

TGI Friday’s Names new CEO

TGI Friday’s promoted Brandon Coleman III to the casual dining chain’s chief executive officer.

Tuxton Names Allen Director of Sales

Foodservice industry veteran Jennifer Rennon Allen was named director of sales for Tuxton, a wholesaler of dinnerware and ovenware products for the foodservice industry.

Carpigiani Adds Meredith to Sales Team

Former Franke Foodservice Systems executive Jason Meredith is now director of sales for Carpigiani, a North Carolina-based factory that’s part of Ali Group.

2023 DSR of the Year: Scott Hall

Scott Hall's authenticity, combined with an unlikely mix of being both scrappy and savvy, serve as cornerstones of his successful career as a dealer sales rep (DSR).

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