Prática USA appointed Paul Milione to serve as vice president of sales. Milione brings more than 17 years of experience to his new role.
Shannon McKinney returned to Jack in the Box to serve as sr. vice president and chief operating officer for the quick-serve restaurant chain.
Cooking equipment manufacturer Lincoln Foodservice Products promoted Simon Maple and appointed Jason Prantil to regional sales manager roles.
Tuxton China appointed Steven “Rusty” Gilmore to serve as director of new business development.
Ken Cook was named interim CEO for The Wendy’s Company. He will replace Kirk Tanner, who will stepdown from his role as Wendy’s president and CEO on July 18, 2025, to assume the same role for The Hershey Company.
Carpigiani North America named Rod Meirelles its director of operations.
Contract feeder Elior North America has re-branded its three education-focused divisions.
Theodore “TJ” Perlick Molinari will become CEO of Perlick Corp., effective July 1, 2025. Jeff Schwager, who previously served as Perlick Corp.’s interim CEO and president, will step into the newly created position of president and general manager.
In a deal involving two Florida-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealers, Commercial Kitchen Stop has acquired Delray Foodservice Equipment and Reconditioning. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but combined, the two dealerships have more than $21 million in annual sales, per Scott Delaney, co-founder of CKS and the company’s integrator.
The Association for Healthcare Foodservice recognized the contributions and careers of eight individuals with its annual awards.
Mercer Culinary promoted Chris Parker to national sales director. Paker joined the company in 2013 and has worked in the manufacturer’s foodservice and education market segments.
Yum! Brands tapped Chris Turner to be its next CEO, effective October 1, 2025. Turner, who currently serves as the chief financial officer for the multiconcept operator, will replace David Gibbs who announced his plans to retire earlier this year.
Culinary Equipment Group adds to its line card, while Zink Foodservice announces a promotion. Plus, updates from RATIONAL and Unox.
Robot Coupe USA introduced Marco Bottero as the manufacturer’s vice president of sales.
Bradley Williamson was hired to serve as Northeast regional sales manager for Jackson Warewashing, which is a Hoshizaki Alliance company.
Foodservice industry veteran John Perruccio will become CEO for Strata GPO, a Colorado-based equipment and supplies buying group, effective June 23, 2025.
Edward Don & Company appointed Tyler Bruesewitz and Sarah Carpenter to regional sales manager positions.
Multiline manufacturer Hoshizaki Alliance has acquired Structural Concepts Corporation, a Michigan-based factory that specializes in turnkey refrigerated and heated food displays.
Meiko USA tapped Lee Baker to serve as vice president of product management for the Tennessee-based manufacturer of warewashers.
Restaurant industry veteran Jackie Secor was introduced as the chief operating officer for Taco John’s.
