Multiconcept operator Artistry Restaurants promoted Jason Brooks to the newly created chief operating officer and partner role.
Horizon Equipment promoted Ryan Smith to president of the Eagan, Minn.-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealership. Smith has been with the company for more than 13 years, most recently serving as a vice president.
The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management announced its 2024 – 2025 Board of Directors and Industry Advisory Board. Shayne Varnum, director, consultant services & government sales, ITW Food Equipment Group, now serves as SHFM president.
Hoshizaki America tapped company veteran Kelly Marincik to serve as director of strategic accounts management. She joined Hoshizaki in 2005 and most recently served as regional sales director for the manufacturer’s Southcentral territory.
The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management recognized the contributions of several of its members with a series of annual awards.
Longtime foodservice equipment industry veteran Dave Herring plans to retire from his post at Electrolux Professional Group.
Ace Mart Restaurant Supply has acquired Curtis Restaurant Supply, effective September 28, 2024. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
T&S Brass and Bronze Works appointed Marie-Luise Krietsch to serve as the regional sales manager for Central/Eastern Europe for the manufacturer of foodservice and commercial plumbing products.
The Wendy's Company tapped Mary Greenlee to serve as senior vice president, U.S. operations.
Parts Town Unlimited, the parent company of Parts Town, named Lisa Backlin as group vice president, supply chain.
EMC adds to its management team, while Culinary Equipment Group, Premier and Zink update their line cards.
Sean Landrum joins Flexeserve as culinary director for the manufacturer of hot food holding equipment.
The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management recognized 20 up-and-coming foodservice professionals with its 2024-25 Rising Stars recognition and the members of the Julie Flik Rising Star Continuation Program.
Nemco Food Equipment, a Hicksville, Ohio-based, food equipment manufacturer, appointed four new members to its management team.
Restaurant industry veteran Billy Downs was appointed president of Ford’s Garage, a burger and craft beer restaurant.
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.
Detroit-style pizza chain Via 313 Pizzeria promoted Kiplan Welsch to president. He previously served as the chain’s vice president of operations.
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.
Sales of foodservice equipment and supplies came in at -1.0% in the second quarter of 2024, per the Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry. Reps project sales of foodservice equipment and supplies will shrink by 1.6% in the third quarter of 2024, per the MAFSI Business Barometer.
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.
