Baristas Coffee Company, Inc. (OTCPK: BCCI) named Robert Palmer Jr. its director of franchise development.
Debbie Hanson was promoted to group vice president of sales and marketing of Star Holdings International, a division of The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD).
Facility will serve the company's e-commerce business, WEBstaurantStore Inc.
National franchisor adds speciality dessert concept to its portfolio of foodservice brands.
Michael Tinsley is the new chief executive officer for Grindmaster-Cecilware Corp., a Louisville, Ky.-based foodservice equipment manufacturer.
Jamba Juice, Johnny Rockets, Saladworks, Smallcakes and Quiznos announce new store openings and other expansion news.
The National Restaurant Association elected three foodservice professionals to its board of directors.
The newly elected board directors are:
James Franks was named vice president of franchising for Fazoli's.
In a potential sign of things to come, Atlanta-based private equity firm Roark Capital has reached a pair of agreements that allow it to purchase three restaurant chains from their respective owners including Arby's, Corner Bakery Café and Il Fornaio Restaurants and Bakeries.
Fast-casual bakery café operator Au Bon Pain has announced plans to remodel all 318 of its locations. Au Bon Pain also announced the veteran executive chef Stefano Cordova has joined the company to lead its culinary efforts.
The deal expands Singer's full distribution and market coverage from Connecticut to Maryland
A group of the chain's management, led by chief executive officer Kerry Kramp, has acquired fast-casual dining concept Sizzler's U.S. interests from Australia's Pacific Equity Partners.
Marc Buehler, president and chief executive officer of Kona Grill (NASDAQ: KONA) has resigned. The company appointed Michael Nahkunst, a member of Kona Grill's board of directors, interim president and CEO.
Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. named Edie Ames its new chief operating officer, effective July 11, 2011.
AHF members' culinary skills shine during the AHF's 2011 competition.
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation selected Lynette McKee to serve as its executive director, effective July 5, 2011.
In an effort to accelerate its penetration into the foodservice industry, Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) added 20 independent manufacturers' rep groups to its sales force.
