Parts Town Unlimited, the parent company of Parts Town, named Lisa Backlin as group vice president, supply chain.
Brad Richmond has been named interim chief executive officer for BJ's Restaurants. He replaces Greg Levin, who served as president and CEO. Levin is stepping down after 19 years with the company.
Sean Landrum joins Flexeserve as culinary director for the manufacturer of hot food holding equipment.
Multiconcept operator FAT Brands hired Ammy Harrison to serve as senior vice president of non-traditional development and Maiyo Hood as vice president of international development.
Nemco Food Equipment, a Hicksville, Ohio-based, food equipment manufacturer, appointed four new members to its management team.
Bakery café chain Paris Baguette tapped Norm Ginsberg to serve as its vice president of operations. Ginsberg comes to Paris Baguette after 17 years with Bowlero, where he held a variety of leadership positions.
Private-equity firm D Cubed Group has reached an agreement to sell KPS Global to Viessmann Generations Group. KPS Global is a Texas-based manufacturer of walk-in refrigerators and freezers, among other products. The deal is expected to close within 90 days and financial terms were not disclosed, per a release announcing the transaction.
Black Bear Diner hired Art Kilmer to serve as chief operations officer for the cabin-themed family dining chain. He replaces Jeff Guido, who retired earlier this month.
Ed Nelson will retire from his position as CEO of Whataburger at the end of 2024. Debbie Stroud, currently Whataburger’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, will step into the president and CEO roles effective January 1, 2025.
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, the parent company of Checkers & Rally's drive-thru restaurants, hired Chris Tebben to serve as president and chief executive officer, effective September 4, 2024. Tebben succeeds Frances Allen, who announced her plans to step down in April.
Well, that did not take long. BJ's Restaurants tapped Lyle Tick to serve as its president and chief concept officer, effective September 9, 2024. This comes less than a week after BJ's announced Greg Levin was leaving after 19 years with the company.
Edward Don & Company made a series of promotions and other personnel moves within its sales and merchandising departments.
Curate hits the road with a mobile equipment lab and PB&J adds to its culinary capabilities. Also, Hoshizaki America and Zurn Elkay Water Solutions update their sales networks. And Forbes Hever & Wallace announces a variety of updates.
Hoshizaki America appointed company veteran Jake Kimmel to serve as director of training.
Upen Malani was hired to serve as executive director of Dining Services at the University of Richmond.
Financially challenged seafood chain Red Lobster may be getting closer to emerging from bankruptcy. Fortress Investment Group has formed RL Investor Holdings, a company that would like to acquire the chain from Red Lobster Management.
Giacomo Paccione has rejoined Electrolux Professional Group as director of new business development for its Americas region.
Multiconcept operator Bloomin’ Brands hired Delta Airlines exec Michael Spanos to serve as its chief executive officer, effective September 3, 2024. He replaces David Deno, who announced his retirement in May of 2024.
The team from Endeavor Health was named the 2024 National Healthcare Foodservice Culinary Champions by the Association for Healthcare Foodservice. The team Endeavor Health team consisted of Wes Lieberher and Mynor Garcia. They were presented with a gold medal for their efforts.
Irinox Professional North America tapped Mark Ortiz to serve as national sales director.
