Although still growing, sales of foodservice equipment and supplies continue to moderate reflecting a somewhat less volatile marketplace.
The International Food Manufacturers Association named the nine recipients of its 2023 Silver Plate Awards.
Church’s Texas Chicken hired Roland Gonzalez to serve as U.S. chief operations officer.
Andy Wiederhorn will step down as the CEO of FAT Brands, the multiconcept operator he founded. This will take effect on May 5, 2023.
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar appointed Adam Golomb to the role of CEO.
ITW Food Equipment Group updates its dealer sales organization. Plus, Hoshizaki America, Atlas Metal and Frontline International announce promotions, while Alto-Shaam and Electrolux added new members to their teams.
Commercial plumbing equipment manufacturer Sloan appointed Dr. Paul Sambanis to serve as its vice president of sustainability.
Wisconsin-based foodservice equipment manufacturer Alto-Shaam appointed Amber Pfohl to fill the newly created role of director of national accounts.
Polar King Mobile hired Christina York as a dealer coordinator.
Foodservice equipment manufacturer Atlas Metal will promote Jessica Meade to president, effective March 31, 2023.
T&S Brass and Bronze Works hired Stefan Stürmer as sales manager for Central/Eastern Europe.
Jeremy Kleinberg joined Electrolux Professional Group in the Americas as product line manager, cooking.
Bar and refrigeration equipment manufacturer Perlick has promoted company veteran Tracy Pearson to president and CEO. The company also made several other executive promotions.
Empire Equipment Co. makes another acquisition. Dormont, Flexeserve and Multiteria add to their rep networks, while Preferred Marketing Group bolsters its sales force.
The ITW Food Equipment Group has united its Hobart and Vulcan dealer sales teams. The net result is a single ITW FEG dealer sales organization in the U.S.
After a couple of years featuring dramatic highs and lows, foodservice industry performance seems to have leveled off in terms of overall sales and what operators may spend in the coming years.
Hoshizaki America made two changes within its sales organization. Brian Rakers was promoted to senior sales director – Eastern zone, and Dan Cazalet was promoted to regional sales director – Western region.
Hoffmaster Group, Inc. has purchased Paterson Pacific Parchment Company.
Frontline International promoted Zack Palazzo to director of sales and finance.
Jerry Greene of Hotel & Restaurant Supply, a Mississippi-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer passed away on February 24. He was 80 years old.
