Restaurant industry veteran Chris Schutz was named CEO of Velvet Taco.
Allied Buying Corporation, a dealer-based foodservice equipment and supplies buying group, honored its suppliers with several annual awards.
Fast-casual chain Teriyaki Madness tapped Scott Shotter to serve as its chief restaurant officer. In this role, Shotter will oversee all aspects of restaurant operations across corporate and franchised locations.
Adam King was named director of strategic accounts for AyrKing, a manufacturer of food preparation equipment for commercial kitchens.
Multiconcept operator GoTo Foods appointed Omer Gajial to serve as chief executive officer. He succeeds Jim Holthouser, who is retiring after having served as CEO for nearly six years, per a company release.
Wiesiek Król was promoted to president of QualServ Europe, which is a Middleby company.
Electrolux Professional Group tapped Chris Rudin to serve as director of sales, national chain accounts. In this role, Rudin will lead the multiline manufacturer’s chain business in North America.
Shawn Stoffer was hired to serve as regional sales manager, East for Lincoln Foodservice Products, a Welbilt company. Stoffer succeeds Simon Maple, who will transition to the Welbilt corporate culinary team, effective December 1, 2025.
Commercial espresso equipment manufacturer Dalla Corte North America appointed Ryan Willbur to serve as business development director.
Electrolux Professional Group has reached a deal to acquire the assets of commercial cooking equipment manufacturer Royal Range. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026; however, the purchase price was not disclosed.
Forbes, Hever & Wallace, High Sabatino and Ignite Foodservice make personnel moves, while LTI adds a new rep group.
Paris Baguette introduced Zac Sulma as chief operating officer for the French-inspired bakery cafe.
Andrew Skehan was appointed president of international for Jersey Mike's Subs. In this role, Skehan will lead the fast-casual chain’s multinational growth strategy, development, operations, and marketing initiatives, with an initial focus on Canada and the U.K.
P.F. Chang's introduced Jim Mazany as its chief executive officer. He succeeds Brad Hill.
Massachusetts-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer Boston Showcase Company hired Jessica Gates to serve as design operations manager. The addition of Gates brings BSC’s design team now has seven consultants, per a company release.
PBAC updates its ownership and leadership team, while MarkeTeam makes some big moves in Anaheim. Food Service Solutions and Focus Sales Group make key personnel moves, while Maxwell-McKenney holds a beverage-themed event and Sammic adds to its rep network.
Commercial cooking equipment manufacturer UNOX has acquired Italian manufacturer Roboqbo Srl. The deal will allow UNOX to integrate “advanced robotic and process-automation technologies” into its portfolio of multifunction ovens, per a release.
Anna Pata was named president of Carpigiani North America, a Welbilt company.
Sales of foodservice equipment and supplies increased 2.1% in the third quarter of 2025, per data from Business Barometer published by the Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry. This represents a 0.5% increase from the second quarter’s sales growth. Reps project sales will increase 1.7% for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 4.3% for 2026.
In a move to “build deep engagement and strong relationships” with consultants and dealer designers, ITW Food Equipment Group will bring together a trio of company veterans in a new unit. The group will be known as the ITW Total Kitchen Solutions Project & Design Team, effective January 2026.
