In preparation for the 2025 NRA Show

May 14, 2025

Technology Hit List for the 2025 NRA Show

Consultant Ignacio Goris shares the foodservice tech he's hoping to find at the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show, which kicks off later this week.

This Week in Foodservice

Freddy's starts testing an automated cooking system. Food hall Wonder continues to fuel its growth. And the very important task of identifying Pope Leo's favorite pizza. These stories and more this week in foodservice.

Brinker Promotes White to COO

Brinker International promoted Aaron White to executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief people officer for the company's restaurant brands, Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy.

Former Taco Bell Exec to Join Chipotle

Chipotle Mexican Grill will make several updates to its leadership team. Notably, Jason Kidd will become chief operating officer for Chipotle Mexican Grill, effective May 19, 2025.

Rep Roundup

The Hansen Group elevates its reach via acquisition, while Hoshizaki, MPM Food Equipment and Prática High-Speed Ovens update their rep networks.

Manufacturer News

Hoshizaki America introduced Kelly McWilliams as senior vice president of sales and marketing.
LTI hired Alicia Bowen to serve as Western regional sales director.
Jason Hall, CMC, was promoted to vice president of Middleby's Crown Steam Group, which includes the Crown, Firex and Market Forge equipment lines.
Vollrath Company announced the retirement of two longtime members of its sales force as well as the hiring of four people.

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