Cornerstone Foodservice Group added a third company to its portfolio through the acquisition of Astra Manufacturing Inc., a designer and manufacturer of coffee equipment for both the commercial and home segments.
Stu Levy will become executive vice president for supply chain for Domino’s Pizza, effective Jan. 21, 2019.
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies announces that Julaine Kiehn, retired director, campus dining services for the University of Missouri, is the recipient of its 2019 Hall of Fame Award. Kiehn will accept her award during FE&S’ 2019 Dealer of the Year and All Industry Awards Gala, which will take place May 18 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago.
Electrolux Professional updated its organizational structure as it continues to integrate Grindmaster-Cecilware into its organization.
Steve Schussler resigned from his post as co-chief executive officer for Kona Grill. Schussler is leaving the American grill and sushi chain to focus on his existing restaurant concepts developed through Schussler Creative.
Luis J. Ruvalcaba Jr. was named chief operating officer for casual dining chain On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
LTI Inc. has named Chance Hunt a product manager for the Georgia-based foodservice equipment manufacturer.
The Women’s Foodservice Forum introduced its executive committee and eight incoming board members for 2019.
Restaurant holding company ARC Group, franchisor of Dick’s Wings & Grill, promoted Seenu Kasturi to CEO. He will also retain his current responsibilities of chairman and chief financial officer for the company with an expanded focus on ARC’s acquisition strategy.
Panera Bread appointed Karen Kelley senior vice president, chief restaurant operations officer for the fast-casual chain.
J.H. Whitney Capital Partners acquired a majority interest in Firebirds International from Angelo, Gordon & Co. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Restaurant industry veteran Tim Casey has been named president and CEO of Rego Restaurant Group — the fast-casual restaurant company that includes Quiznos and Taco Del Mar.
Beverly Williams joined Stiefel Associates as an education specialist for the Michigan-based independent manufacturers’ rep firm.
In a strategic acquisition that expands its contract foodservice equipment business serving national restaurant chains, Singer Equipment Co. has purchased EVI, a Maryland-based dealer. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
