Restaurant mergers gain momentum

November 29, 2023

This Week in Foodservice

Restaurant mergers and acquisitions gain momentum, but will it hold? Who’s the recording artist behind the latest vegan restaurant opening in Los Angeles? Which foodservice designer just became a hall of famer? We answer these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.

Winco Adds two Industry Veterans

Winco hired foodservice industry veterans Christian Yungbluth and Mark Massey to serve as category sales director – equipment division and regional sales director – east region.

NAKS Acquires Stainless Specialties

Stainless Specialties Inc. has been acquired by North American Kitchen Solutions, an Ohio-based foodservice equipment manufacturer.

Rippe Associates Adds Anderson

Rippe Associates hired Matthew Anderson as an associate principal for the Minneapolis-based foodservice consulting firm.

The States of Self-Service

High-tech solutions continue to surge as operators embrace digital ordering systems and no-seating formats. At the same time, traditional self-service food models — buffets — have reset, and legacy buffet operators are doubling down on that low-tech format. Here's a look.

Atosa Preps for Organizational Changes

Foodservice equipment manufacturer Atosa USA made a series of personnel moves that will take effect on January 1, 2024.

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Restaurant mergers gain momentum

This Week in Foodservice

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NAKS Acquires Stainless Specialties

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