Company veteran Reed replaces the retiring Parsons.
David Reeves of Edward-Elmhurst Health to serve as president for the healthcare foodservice organization.
Franke Foodservice Systems hired Luciano Delpozzo to serve as vice president and general manager of its solutions business, which markets products to foodservice operators through traditional distribution channels.
Luciano Berti will continue as Chairman.
Former Chili’s executive Spillyards-Schaefer joins the causal-dining chain in a culinary role.
Robert Walter will serve as non-executive chairman of the board for Yum! Brands, effective May 20, 2016. Walter succeeds David Novak, who previously announced his plan to retire as executive chairman and step down from the board.
As part of an asset sale, Atlanta-based PMG Ventures, Inc. has acquired Premier1Source and its subsidiaries Premier Foodshields and Premier Brass, manufacturers of food shields and displays.
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) recognized nine foodservice operators with its 2016 Silver Plate Awards.
Irish investment firm Danu Partners has acquired Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, parent company of the high-end steakhouse concept. As part of the deal, Danu has purchased seven of the eight Smith & Wollensky restaurant locations and world-wide licensing rights to the concept.
A combination of eight companies and individuals are recognized for their achievements by the National Restaurant Association’s Education Foundation.
Former Henny Penny and Rational corporate chef Asher joins Swanson-Girard and Associates.
Multi-line equipment manufacturer Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. (NYSE: MFS) debuted as a standalone, publicly traded company on March 4, 2016. Manitowoc Foodservice was spun off from The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW).
FCSI The Americas announced the 10 finalists for its 2016 Innovation Showcase finalists.
Nor-Lake, Inc. tapped foodservice equipment industry veteran PJ Loy to serve as its south central regional sales manager.
The Women’s Foodservice Forum presented its 2016 Awards for Outstanding Performance and Achievement.
Spring USA added 4Top Hospitality Solutions to its network of independent manufacturers’ reps.
Minnesota beer hall and restaurant earns top honors from the FE&S judges.
NRD Capital Management, a franchisee-sponsored and managed equity investment fund, purchased a majority position in Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, a 90-unit Fort Worth, Texas-based brand. NRD had previously made a similar investment in Frisch’s Big Boy Restaurants.
Keith Moody to take on new role.
Bob Bafundo is the new president of Pizza Inn, a restaurant chain owned by multi-concept operator Rave Restaurant Group. A 30-plus year veteran of the restaurant industry, Bafundo most recently served as president of Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill.
