Dunne Rite Solutions has hired foodservice industry veteran Melinda Williams to serve as vice president of sales for the New Jersey-based foodservice equipment and supplies distributor that also offers consulting services.
Lots of news from the manufacturer community. Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer CFS Brands buys the parent company of G.E.T. and Winco. Carpigiani and Structural Concepts add to their teams. Additionally, Vulcan found its next VP after its announcement that Chris Stern will retire as vice president and general manager for the Baltimore, MD-based manufacturer.
The Vollrath Company added chief executive officer duties to Erik Lampe’s role.
Carpigiani North America tapped Leandra Olivotti to serve as vice president of sales and network development for North and Central America.
Software company Revalize has added to its foodservice portfolio by acquiring KCL, a software provider for commercial foodservice design.
Chris Stern will retire from his role as vice president and general manager of Vulcan, effective February 16, 2024. As part of the factory’s planned transition, Meghan Hurst will assume Stern’s role effective January 1, 2024, per a company release.
Broadline distributor Sysco plans to expand its presence in foodservice equipment and supplies distribution in a big way.
Multiconcept operator Artistry Restaurants promoted Mark Kirke to chief executive officer and partner. Artistry also promoted Daniel Harf to chief concept officer and partner.
New Jersey-based manufacturer Krowne hired Owen Anderson to serve as territory sales manager – east for its plumbing division.
Structural Concepts added two foodservice industry veterans to its sales team.
Literally hours after announcing it had received an investment from Vestar Capital to help drive, in part, its acquisition strategy, Tech24 unveiled it had purchased Big Fish, a Texas-based service agent.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux tapped Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling to serve as its chief development officer.
Former Del Taco CEO Chad Gretzema has taken the same role with Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, as the coffee chain prepares to expand on a national level.
Multiconcept operator FAT Brands has acquired Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill from an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners for $30 million. Smokey Bones, which has 61 corporate units, becomes FAT Brands’ first barbecue concept.
In a move to further support its ambitious acquisition and growth strategy in both new and existing markets, service agent Tech24 added Vestar Capital Partners as an investor. Existing Tech24 investors include HCI Capital Partners and the service agent’s management team.
Commercial cooking manufacturer RATIONAL USA promoted Bill Roller and John Bero to sales director roles for its south and west divisions. These promotions take effect October 1, 2023.
Edward Don & Co., a Woodridge, Ill-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer, is planning to make a few updates to its leadership team.
The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management announced its 2023 – 2024 Board of Directors and Industry Advisory Board. Raquel Weiss Fusco, vice president, operations and client relations, elite | studio e, now serves as SHFM president.
Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer CFS Brands has added to its portfolio by acquiring The Foodware Group, which manufactures and sells front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house supplies and smallwares. Founded in 2018, The Foodware Group consists of two more widely known foodservice brands: G.E.T. and Winco.
Red Lobster named Horace Dawson chief executive officer and Paul Kenny chairman of the board.
