Lenny Comma has announced his plans to step down as chairman and chief executive officer for Jack in the Box. Although no exact time frame was provided, the quick-service restaurant chain’s board of directors has begun a search to find Comma’s replacement.
Curt Benson, vice president/sales and marketing manager for Food Warming Equipment, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 29. He was 57 years old.
Nathan’s Famous hired Jim Hicks to serve as director of operational services and training and Erik Mallon to serve as senior director of franchise development.
Multiconcept operator Xperience Restaurant Group, owner of renowned chain Chevy’s Fresh Mex, added two new concepts to its portfolio of Mexican themed restaurants: SOL Mexican Cocina and solita Tacos & Margaritas.
Duality is a modular pop-up kitchen that can offer operators the flexibility to provide foodservice across a variety of environments. This concept was on full display at HX: The Hotel Experience, which took place during November in New York City.
Roy Rogers Restaurants hired John Giffin to fill the newly created position of consumer care manager for the western themed quick service chain. Based in the company’s Frederick, Md., headquarters, Giffin will oversee the administration of all consumer care activities, which includes guest relations and recovery programs, brand reputation management, mystery shopper activity and guest intercepts to gather feedback on strategic initiatives.
In response to consumers’ appetite for better-for-you foods and the convenience of grab-and-go formats, Coolgreens plans to introduce what the restaurant chain calls smart fridges in 2020.
Bally, LTI, Master-Bilt and Robot Coupe all made updates to their rep networks.
Chef Nic Tsikis has retired from his position as a corporate chef for Alto-Shaam. Tsikis spent more than 30 years with the Wisconsin-based foodservice equipment manufacturer.
On the surface, Parts Town’s deal to buy Heritage Parts in October 2019, may have seemed like just another transaction in the seemingly endless parade of mergers and acquisitions that seem to define the foodservice equipment industry of late. But the deal may have broader implications.
McDonald's Corporation appointed Ian Borden to serve as president, international. He previously served as president, international developmental licensed markets for McDonald’s.
Desserts often provide chefs creative freedom. Look no further than Instagram for an array of over-the-top confections with an explosion of colors, shapes, textures and flavors. Yet, at the same time, duplicating time-honored traditional favorites remains fashionable, whether they are regional specialties or nostalgic childhood favorites. It seems today’s menus have room for both.
Perlick, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of bar and beverage refrigeration equipment and systems, announced six personnel moves, including the appointment of George Nelson as chief operations officer.
Another Broken Egg Cafe hired Paul Macaluso to serve as president and chief executive officer. Macaluso comes to Another Broken Egg Cafe from The Krystal Company, where he served in the same role.
Reitano Design Group, an Indianapolis-based foodservice consulting firm, hired Kim Morales to serve as a project coordinator working from the Cleveland Market.
Smokey Bones appointed James O’Reilly to serve as CEO for the 62-unit full-service restaurant chain. O’Reilly joins Smokey Bones from Long John Silver’s, where he served as CEO for four years.
Arc appointed Michael Richards to serve as CEO of the glass tableware manufacturer’s Asia-Pacific region. He succeeds Nicolas Ajacques.
In a move that supports the chain’s international growth aspirations, California Pizza Kitchen appointed Giorgio Minardi to serve as executive vice president of global development and franchise operations. Minardi will lead the development of CPK’s international and domestic franchise business.
The Middleby Corporation continues to broaden its portfolio of coffee-related product lines with the purchase of Synesso. Based in Seattle, Synesso designs and manufactures semi-automatic espresso machines for the commercial foodservice market and has $10 million in annual revenue, per a release announcing the deal.
Greg Stak will become vice president of ACP Inc., effective December 1. Stak serves as vice president of Electro Freeze / HC Duke & Son. Both are Ali Group companies.
