Frontline International promoted Giovanni Brienza to senior vice president for the manufacturer of cooking oil storage, handling, and disposal equipment.
The Krystal Company tapped Tim Ward to fill the newly created role of president and chief operating officer.
Next year, MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes will get its first major facelift since the fast-casual chain’s inception in 2007. The brand refresh, which includes new seating, technology and a redesigned logo, is intended to position the company for growth in the face of changing consumer demands and expectations.
Smart Care Equipment Solutions promoted Thomas McElwrath to area manager – West from District Manager – Seattle/Portland.
Jon O’Hern was appointed vice president of distributor sales for Hoshizaki America. He replaces Ken Hardisty, who is retiring after 30 years with the company.
Allied Buying Corporation (ABC), an Illinois-based dealer buying group, recognized the contributions of six foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturers and two individuals with the organization’s annual Supplier of the Year awards.
Dave McDougall has transitioned to CEO from chief operating officer for Your Pie, a fast-casual pizza chain. Bucky Cook, former CEO, will now serve Your Pie in an advisory capacity.
The Vollrath Company acquired strategic assets of Albers Mechanical Contractors Inc., a foodservice equipment manufacturer based in St. Paul, Minn.
Multiconcept operator RAVE Restaurant Group made a series of updates to its management team. Notably, Bob Bafundo will step down from his role as president, a position he held since September of 2018, and Mike Burns will assume the role of chief operations officer for RAVE.
Fast-casual restaurant chain Blaze Pizza promoted Mandy Shaw to president and CEO from chief financial officer, a position she held since 2018. Shaw also served as Blaze Pizza’s interim CEO since August 2019, when Jim Mizes announced his retirement.
The Wasserstrom Company has expanded and remodeled its Phoenix facilities.
Therese Gearhart was named president and CEO for Women's Foodservice Forum. Gearhart replaces Denny Marie Post, who assumed the role on an interim basis after Hattie Hill announced her retirement from the WFF in June. Post will continue to serve on the WFF board as immediate past chair.
Foodservice equipment and supplies dealer KaTom Restaurant Supply Inc. appointed William Seale to serve as chief strategy officer.
Clark Service Group hired Richard Bunt to serve as operations manager for the company’s Philadelphia area branch, which serves the Delaware Valley of Pennsylvania.
Subway Restaurants appointed chain restaurant industry veteran John Chidsey CEO effective November 18, 2019.
Avanti Restaurant Solutions promoted Mariah McManaman to chain sales executive for the California-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer. She previously served as an account manager for Avanti.
Mark Nelson, an account executive with Total Source Equipment and Supply, an Aurora, Colo.-based independent manufacturers’ rep passed away on October 10.
Nexstep Commercial Products, which licenses the O-Cedar line, promoted Erin Busch to national director of sales and marketing.
Lee Bernhardt was named director of sales for Nexstep Commercial Products, licensee of the O-Cedar line of janitorial and sanitation equipment.
Restaurant industry sales will reach $1.2 trillion by 2030, according to a report entitled Restaurant Industry 2030: Actionable Insights for the Future. To put this growth projection in context, restaurant industry sales will total $863 billion in 2019, per the National Restaurant Association.
