The deal expands Singer's full distribution and market coverage from Connecticut to Maryland
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.
Any major business deal carries with it some risk but, with the economy continuing to experience pockets of turbulence on its way to recovery, Singer Equipment Company's purchasing the assets of M. Tucker Company sent ripples through the foodservice equipment and supplies industry. So what does it all mean for the still-healing industry?
Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. named Edie Ames its new chief operating officer, effective July 11, 2011.
New executives to run Finance and Sales departments at global restaurant chain's corporate office.
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation selected Lynette McKee to serve as its executive director, effective July 5, 2011.
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.
