Tech24 has acquired A-1 Service Group. This marks the fifth acquisition by Tech24 in 2024.
Michiel Bakker was installed as the Culinary Institute of America's (CIA) sixth president. He succeeds Dr. Tim Ryan, who held the position for 23 years.
Luciano Delpozzo was named president of the Middleby Coffee Solutions Group.
Carpigiani North America, a Welbilt Company, appointed Robert Delach as director of chain solution development effective October 1, 2024.
Krispy Krunchy Chicken named Matt Testa chief operations officer.
The Sam Tell Companies will promote Heather Kogan to chief commercial officer, effective November 1, 2024.
Personal and planetary well-being; desires to explore Southeast Asian Cuisine and washing it all down with a variety of beverages. Here are several key themes emerging from the National Restaurant Association’s 2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast.
Channel Manufacturing hired David Shantz to serve as national sales manager.
Scott Boatwright was named Chipotle Mexican Grill’s chief executive officer and a member of the board after having served as interim CEO since August.
Blue Marlin Partners and Trive Capital have partnered to acquire a majority stake in fast-casual concept Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Red Lobster appointed Larry Konecny chief operating officer.
QDOBA appointed Kevin Carroll to serve as chief operating officer.
Bo Erickson will join Electrolux Professional Group as president business area food Americas.
Foodservice equipment and supplies dealer Bargreen Ellingson expanded its Texas footprint by opening an office in San Antonio. Brian Mosher, a 30-year veteran of the foodservice industry, will lead Bargreen Ellingson’s newest location.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe hired Max Wetzel to serve as chief executive officer.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop promoted Patrick Kirk to president and chief marketing officer for the fast-casual chain.
PopUp Bagels appointed Tory Bartlett to serve as chief executive officer.
Allied Buying Corporation, a dealer-based foodservice equipment and supplies buying group, honored its suppliers with several annual awards.
Wood Stone Corporation hired Brad Stoeckel as the new vice president of global sales. He will now oversee Wood Stone’s overall sales strategy and technical services group.
Longtime manufacturers’ rep Ken Hamilton passed away on October 4, 2024. He was 76 years old.
