Multi-concept operator Glacier Restaurant Group has bought the Max & Erma’s restaurant chain from American Blue Ribbon Holdings (ABRH). Max & Erma’s is a casual dining concept with 51 locations in 10 states, primarily in the Midwest.
Southern California foodservice equipment and supplies dealer enhances its restaurant consulting and commercial kitchen professional services.
Former Starbucks executive Doug Satzman has joined Le Pain Quotidien Bakery & Restaurant as its U.S. chief executive officer. Satzman will oversee 87 restaurants and the concept’s bakery production centers.
Champion Industries named Erik Nommsen president of the Champion Group, which includes the Champion, Moyer Diebel and Bi-Line brands.
Foodservice Equipment and Supplies proudly names Ace Mart Restaurant Supply the magazine’s 2016 Dealer of the Year.
TGI Fridays appointed Robert Palleschi to serve as president and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 8, 2016. Palleschi replaces Nick Shepherd, who stepped down from the company in October 2015.
David Pace will become the next chief executive officer for Jamba Inc., which owns and franchises Jamba Juice stores. In addition, Richard Federico, a member of Jamba’s board of directors since 2006, will assume the role of chairman of the board effective immediately.
Walter Trapp joined Unified Brands as a product line specialist for the multiline manufacturer’s cooking category of commercial foodservice equipment.
Grindmaster-Cecilware, a Louisville, Ky.-based foodservice equipment manufacturer, hired David Williams to serve as national account director and Gregory Meyer to serve as director of engineering.
Two new hires as well as two leadership reassignments.
The Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry (MAFSI) honored the accomplishments of 12 foodservice professionals with its biennial awards.
Foodservice equipment industry veteran Kuh joins the Ali Group company.
Former Red Mango executive Barron joins the fast-growing barbecue concept.
Rosetto Services has added W3 to its network of independent manufacturers’ reps. W3 will represent Rosetto in Texas and Oklahoma.
Nor-Lake Inc. hired Bob Stevens to serve as the company’s Western regional sales manager.
Italian-owned foodservice equipment manufacturer to move its U.S. headquarters to Florida.
