FOH, a company known for commercial grade serving solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industries, has launched a new division in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
T&S Brass and Bronze Works tapped Tim Shipley to serve as eastern regional sales manager for foodservice.
A longtime rep prepares to start a new firm, MarketTeam adds a food and beverage industry veteran to its Hawaii crew and Electrolux makes significant changes to its network of reps.
Tim Trujillo has assumed the role of lead design principal for Innovative Foodservice Design Team, a division of Innovative Foodservice Group. Lee Simon will assume the role of principal in residence, working with team members on design concepts and strategic project guidance.
Franchising veteran Darin Harris was appointed CEO for quick-service restaurant chain Jack in the Box. Harris will leave his current position as CEO of North America, IWG PLC to join Jack in the Box by June 15, 2020.
Kason Industries has acquired Oxford Hardware, a U.K.-based distributor of foodservice parts and accessories.
Designers are invited to share their vision of what concepts will look like in the future by participating in the Pioneering Concept competition sponsored by HX: The Hotel Experience.
The foodservice operator community represents a pretty diverse collection of businesses. So, it comes as no surprise that how concerned an operator is about whether the COVID-19 crisis will break their business varies by segment.
While not immune to some of the COVID-19 related factors that impact other parts of the foodservice industry, design firms continue to trudge forward working remotely. Exactly how long this will be the case, though, remains anyone’s guess.
Restaurant customer transactions declined by 42% for the week ending March 29 compared the same week in 2019, per data from The NPD Group.
Dennis Appel was appointed president of Franke Foodservice Systems’ Americas business unit.
COVID-19’s economic impact on restaurant operators continues to be well documented by mainstream media and trade press alike. But this pandemic and the steps necessary to hasten its end also take a toll on various members of the supply chain that support foodservice operators across all industry segments, including service agents. Like their restaurant customers, service agents have had to make some very difficult choices in recent days.
Looking to continue to heighten food quality and the overall guest experience, Casey’s General Stores hired a veteran of the chain restaurant industry to serve as vice president, foodservice.
BK Resources, Electro Freeze and Everidge expanded their rep networks. Other rep groups making news include Helix Solutions Group, Pecinka Ferri Associates and the Wallin Group.
Has the restaurant industry hit rock bottom? Well, data from one market research firm seems to indicate that may be the case as the crisis surrounding COVID-19 continues.
Five foodservice equipment manufacturers were among the 119 organizations and businesses honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with its 2020 Energy Star Awards.
Good Times Restaurants Inc. appointed Ryan Zink to serve as CEO. Zink had served as acting CEO and CFO since October 2019.
As the restrictions on the way restaurants can serve consumers continue to become more widespread due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, operators from all industries face daunting challenges when it comes serving customers.
In a move to spur growth, including possibly via acquisition, restaurant industry veteran Paul Damico was named CEO of Global Franchise Group.
Steelite International has acquired Homer Laughlin’s foodservice division and Hall China’s foodservice offerings.
