Bain Capital Private Equity has reached a deal to acquire Fogo de Chão from Rhône Capital, which has owned the company since 2018.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux appointed Kendall Ware as chief operating officer for the sports bar and restaurant chain. He joins Walk-On’s roughly 30 days after the chain introduced Chris Dawson as its chief executive officer.
Hatco Corp. promoted Ryan Catarozoli to director of key accounts for the Milwaukee-based foodservice equipment manufacturer.
Cal-Mil added two regional sales directors: Claudia Harry and Ryan Weigel. Harry now represents Cal-Mil in its Southeastern territory and Weigel in the manufacturer’s Northeast territory.
Welbilt named Nick Patterson senior vice president of technology. In addition, Welbilt increased Oscar Villa’s scope of responsibility to include Merco. Villa serves as president of Frymaster, too.
Damola Adamolekun has stepped down from his role as chief executive officer of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. Rohit Manocha, a shareholder representative and P.F. Chang’s board member since 2019, will serve as interim CEO as the company’s board of directors looks for Adamolekun’s successor.
Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Ali Group made changes at two of its operating companies.
Multiconcept operator Bloomin’ Brands promoted Sheilina Henry to president of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar chain.
Service agent Tech24 acquired Pronto Repairs, a provider of foodservice and commercial HVAC equipment repair and maintenance services for hospitals and medical centers in the New York City area.
Foodservice equipment manufacturer Duke Manufacturing hired Nedra Sadorf to serve as the company’s newly created chief marketing officer.
Southern California Restaurant Design Group has purchased IKONIK Supply Co.’s foodservice division. As part of this acquisition, IKONIK will rebrand its furnishing and millwork division under a new name, Hatch Hospitality Supply. In addition, Hatch Design Group will continue to offer full-service kitchen and interior design services.
Zepole Restaurant Supply Co., a Bolingbrook, Ill.-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer opened a branch location in St. Cloud, Minn.
TriMark USA made a series of personnel moves, including three promotions and one new hire. These moves come just a few weeks after TriMark promoted Tom Wienclaw to CEO.
Bryan Waechter has joined Refrigerated Solutions Group as vice president of foodservice national accounts. He joins RSG after having spent the past 19 years with Illinois Tool Works (ITW).
Kappus Company tapped Paul Geist to serve as general manager for the Ohio-based foodservice equipment provider and service agent.
Michael Torrescano was introduced as vice president of sales for Flexeserve, a manufacturer of hot food holding equipment.
Foodservice equipment manufacturer Alto-Shaam made a trio of updates to its national accounts team.
The National Association of College & University Food Services honored the contributions of five individuals with its annual awards and recognized the culinary excellence of six chefs via its annual competition. The organization also recognized six-member institutions with its Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards and Sustainability Award.
Micro Matic reached an agreement to acquire Disptek Group. The deal is expected to close by August 31, 2023.
Electrolux, PizzaMaster and Quantum Foodservice update their rep networks, while Premier Foodservice Group and Wallin Foodservice Resources add to their line cards. And Rep Concepts adds to its team.