Scott Meyer and Mark Costner were named national accounts managers for Ice-O-Matic, a Colorado-based manufacturer of ice machines, storage bins and dispensers.
Andreas Weishaar was appointed senior vice president, strategy, marketing and human resources for Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
The Ali Group promoted Jennifer Ward to the newly created position of vice president of national accounts for Ali Group North America, effective April 1, 2016.
bd’s Mongolian Grill has purchased fast-casual Asian chain Flat Top Grill. Flat Top Grill and bd’s Mongolian Grill will maintain their names and individual concepts, and the bd’s operations and marketing teams will now support both restaurants.
Los Angeles-based restaurant chain plans to implement a franchising initiative and launch a new Vietnamese-based concept.
Thomas Slack, training manager for AR Repairs Baker’s Kneads, a Michigan-based service agent, passed away on January 27, 2016. He was 55 years old.
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies proudly introduces the winners of its 2016 Top Achiever Awards:
Foodservice production is much more efficient and safe thanks to the overhaul of a 70-year-old kitchen.
Stero and Somat added Dave Swain Associates, Inc. to its network of independent manufacturers’ reps.
This emerging chain expects huge growth through cooked-to-order, fast-casual Asian food offered for dine-in, carryout and delivery.
Former Corner Bakery executive Nolan joins the fast-casual burger concept.
Students at Misericordia University weigh the food waste of a lunch period to determine effectiveness of the campaign.
Former Fresh To Order executive assumes newly created development role with the Atlanta-based fast-casual pizza concept.
As part of its 12th annual Holiday Social, the Northeast chapter of Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) donated $15,000 for the Community Servings, a Massachusetts nonprofit organization. Community Servings is a food and nutrition program that provides services throughout Massachusetts to individuals and families living with critical and chronic illnesses.
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies proudly announces that William Eaton, chairman of foodservice consulting firm Cini-Little, is the recipient of its 2016 Hall of Fame Award. Eaton will accept his award during FE&S’ 2016 Dealer of the Year and Industry Awards Gala, which will take place May 21 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago.
Microbreweries or craft breweries continue to give big beer brands a run for their money. In fact, many craft breweries, such as Minnesota-based Surly, have their own restaurants and other culinary outlets.
Robert Costantini Sr., a longtime member of the foodservice equipment community, has passed away.
Former Bob Evans executive Minniear joins the 17-unit Ohio-based chain.
The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation elected officers to its Board of Directors and Board of Trustees, respectively. The officers serve one-year terms.
The Homer Laughlin China Company promoted Katie McIlvain to foodservice and general marketing manager. McIlvain has been with the company for six years.
