T&S Brass and Bronze Works made several updates to its marketing team, including one new hire and two promotions.
David Bement was tapped to serve as associate vice president of sales for Central Restaurant Products, which is part of TAKKT Foodservices.
Mexican restaurant chain Rosa Mexicano appointed hospitality industry veteran Matthew Licciardello to serve as its chief operating officer.
Commercial cooking equipment manufacturer Alto-Shaam added three people to its commercial sales team.
Bobby Lang was hired to serve as a regional vice president and corporate chef in the Southeastern territories for Middleby brands TurboChef and CookTek.
Robert Cantor, the chairman of Insinger Corp., has passed away.
Former Wendy’s executive Todd Penegor was named president and chief executive officer for Papa John’s International.
The National Association of College & University Food Services honored the contributions of 10 individuals with its annual awards and recognized the culinary excellence of collegiate dining chefs via its annual competition. The organization also recognized member institutions with the Grand Prizes for its Loyal E. Horton Dining, Nutrition and Sustainability Awards.
Hot-food-holding equipment manufacturer Flexeserve tapped Anthony Harris to serve as its sales manager for Latin America and the Caribbean.
The National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) named Rahul Shrivastav the organization’s 67th chairperson and added five members to its board of trustees. Shrivastav serves as executive director of dining and hospitality at Indiana University.
CFS Brands, a multiline foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturer added to its portfolio by acquiring smallwares provider Araven Hospitality-Foodservice. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Commercial cooking equipment manufacturer RATIONAL USA hired Ryan Jacobson to serve as sales director for the company’s mountain region.
Chris Salatino was appointed president of Belshaw, a Welbilt company.
Midwest Professional Reps updates its personnel and line card, while EMC Hospitality adds to its team. In addition, Johnson Pike adds to its line, while RSG updates its rep network and Mirk Group makes several changes.
Longtime service agent Bruce Peeling passed away on July 25, 2024. He was 73 years old.
In an all-cash deal valued at approximately $605 million, Darden Restaurants will acquire Chuy’s Holdings. Founded in Austin, Texas, in 1982, Chuy’s owns and operates full-service restaurants serving a Tex-Mex-inspired menu. Chuy’s has 101 restaurants spread across 15 states as of mid-July.
Fast-casual Mediterranean chain Pita Pit promoted Meghan Haugen to chief operating officer.
Flexeserve hired Conrad Randell to serve as its sales manager for the U.S. and Canada.
Mulitconcept operator SPB Hospitality hired Andy Somers to serve as vice president of operations for its Old Chicago and Brewery Divisions. The latter includes Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery and Gordon Biersch Brewery.
Main Squeeze Juice Co. picked Jennifer Dodd to serve as its chief executive officer.
