FlashNews: Darden Restaurants Buys Eddie V's, Pei Wei Enters Mexican Market, and More

• Pei Wei Asian Diner to Enter Mexican Market
• Granite City to Expand Eight Existing Stores
• Darden to buy Eddie V’s for $59M
• Beckman to Join Wusthof as Western Sales Manager

• Cornell Offers Online Master Certificate in Foodservice Management
• L2M Acquires HSI
• Master-Bilt Announces New Sales Rep Group

October 19, 2011

Pei Wei Asian Diner to Enter Mexican Market

P.F. Chang's signed an exclusive development and licensing agreement with Alsea, S.A.B. de C.V. to develop its fast-casual concept Pei Wei Asian Diner throughout Mexico.

Granite City to Expand Eight Existing Stores

The casual dining chain hopes the renovation process will enhance the customer experience through greater efficiencies.

Darden to buy Eddie V’s for $59M

Darden Restaurants, Inc. reached an agreement to purchase Eddie V's Restaurants, Inc. for $59 million in cash. The deal is expected to close by the end of the calendar year.

Beckman to Join Wusthof as Western Sales Manager

Mark Beckman will become the new western regional sales manager for cutlery manufacturer Wusthof effective Nov. 1.

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Cornell Offers Online Master Certificate in Foodservice Management

The Cornell School of Hotel Management is offering a new online Master Certificate in Foodservice Management.

L2M Acquires HSI

L2M Foodservice Design Group has acquired Baltimore-based Hospitality Services, Inc. (HSI).

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Master-Bilt Announces New Sales Rep Group

Master-Bilt announced GMD Foodservice Marketing as its new sales rep group in lower Michigan and Indiana.