Hoshizaki America promoted Sean Evans to regional sales director for the South-Central Region.
Red Lobster appointed Larry Konecny chief operating officer.
There’s a shakeup coming at the top of iconic Chicago pizza chain Giordano’s.
Bo Erickson will join Electrolux Professional Group as president business area food Americas.
John Boos & Co. made six new hires. Notably, Damon Childers now serves as president and CEO for the Illinois-based manufacturer of cutting boards, butcher blocks, and commercial-grade stainless steel kitchen equipment.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe hired Max Wetzel to serve as chief executive officer.
Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) named Stephanie Jaeger president and Kate Howell as third vice president for the international board of directors.
PopUp Bagels appointed Tory Bartlett to serve as chief executive officer.
Multi-brand restaurant franchisor Craveworthy Brands acquired Fresh Brothers Pizza.
Wood Stone Corporation hired Brad Stoeckel as the new vice president of global sales. He will now oversee Wood Stone’s overall sales strategy and technical services group.
Tech24 has acquired A-1 Service Group. This marks the fifth acquisition by Tech24 in 2024.
Michiel Bakker was installed as the Culinary Institute of America's (CIA) sixth president. He succeeds Dr. Tim Ryan, who held the position for 23 years.
Luciano Delpozzo was named president of the Middleby Coffee Solutions Group.
Carpigiani North America, a Welbilt Company, appointed Robert Delach as director of chain solution development effective October 1, 2024.
Krispy Krunchy Chicken named Matt Testa chief operations officer.
The Sam Tell Companies will promote Heather Kogan to chief commercial officer, effective November 1, 2024.
Personal and planetary well-being; desires to explore Southeast Asian Cuisine and washing it all down with a variety of beverages. Here are several key themes emerging from the National Restaurant Association’s 2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast.
Channel Manufacturing hired David Shantz to serve as national sales manager.
Scott Boatwright was named Chipotle Mexican Grill’s chief executive officer and a member of the board after having served as interim CEO since August.
Blue Marlin Partners and Trive Capital have partnered to acquire a majority stake in fast-casual concept Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
