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Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux appointed company veteran Scott Taylor to serve as chief executive officer.

Polar Leasing Company promoted Chance Odle to operations program manager. In this role, Odle will oversee, streamline, and expedite all planning and procedural requirements from the point a contract is signed to the time the walk-in cold storage unit is delivered.

Motion Technology, Inc. promoted Danielle Fantasia to marketing manager.

Boston Showcase Company made a series of leadership updates to Newton, Mass.-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer, including the introduction of a new president and CEO.

Multiconcept operator Montclair Hospitality Group tapped Joey Simons to serve as its chief executive officer. MHG is the parent company to such concepts as Ani Ramen House, Mochinut, pastaRAMEN, Sushi by Bou and Kai Yang.

Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Middleby Corp. has added to its coffee and beverage offerings through its acquisition of Marco Beverage Systems. The Dublin, Ireland-based company also manufactures hot water dispensers and has annual revenue of $30 million, per a Middleby release.

Former Focus Brands International president Beto Guajardo was introduced as president and CEO for Blaze Pizza, a fast-casual chain with more than 330 units.

Darlene Schoeneberg was introduced as vice president of operations for Playa Bowls, a chain with a menu featuring various bowls, juices and smoothies.

Multiline equipment manufacturer Ali Group made several changes within its company portfolio, naming three new presidents.

Inspire Brands has sold Rusty Taco to Gala Capital Partners, an investment firm that owns such chains as Cici’s Pizza. The terms of the deal were not disclosed but the Rusty Taco management team, led by Brendan Mauri, will continue with the brand and have co-invested in the acquisition.

Carnival Cruise Line tapped celebrity chef and restaurateur Emeril Lagasse to serve as its chief culinary officer.

Eugene Cresta will be promoted to vice president for TriMark SS Kemp, effective Jan. 2, 2023.

Polar Leasing Company appointed Lindsay Fetro to an inside sales representative role. Fetro’s primary focus will be to respond to queries from potential customers.

Thermodyne Foodservice Products hired Debra Barnes to serve as a customer service representative. In this role, Barnes will serve as the first point of contact for customer inquiry calls for the manufacturer of slow-cook and hold ovens.

Calvin Johnston was tapped to serve as vice president of business development for the Excell and Nissco buying groups.

Roy Rogers Restaurants tapped Adam Klaers to serve as an executive vice president for the western-themed quick-service restaurant chain based in Frederick, Md.

Burkett Restaurant Equipment and Supplies promoted Crystal Rinker to vice president of sales and marketing. She spent the past four years serving as Burkett’s director of sales and marketing.

TriMark USA promoted Wendy Carniglia to vice president of national accounts for the foodservice equipment and supplies dealer’s Western region.

North American Kitchen Solutions was acquired by Valesco, a Dallas-based private equity firm. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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