September 3, 2014
Heritage Parts Continues Brand Evolution
The parts distributor’s launch of an e-commerce site represents the latest in a series of key steps designed to help Heritage Parts work better with OEMs and service agents.
Centerplate Names Interim President and CEO
Chris Verros was appointed acting president and chief executive officer for Centerplate, a contract foodservice operator. This move comes following the resignation of Desmond Hague from the company.
PJP Buys Gelmarc
Penn Jersey Paper has acquired Gelmarc Distributors, a distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies, disposables and janitorial supplies located in Cherry Hill, N.J.
Kast Gets the Call as Bad Daddy’s Executive Chef
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar introduced Tim Kast as its new corporate executive chef.
This Week in Foodservice: Consumers’ Outlook Uncertain, Merger and Acquisition Speculation Heats Up and Much More!
This week we take a closer look at the National Restaurant Association’s July Restaurant Performance Index, the Burger King/Tim Hortons deal and the flurry of speculation it triggered about other possible acquisitions and the latest economic numbers.
C.R. Peterson and Associates Hires New Corporate Executive Chef
Jonny Blass is the new corporate executive chef for C.R. Peterson and Associates, a Massachusetts-based independent manufacturers’ rep firm.
Farmer Boys Updates Operations and Development Teams
Farmer Boys named Kenny Hom vice president of operations. Kevin Kelly, formerly the fast-casual chain’s vice president of operations, takes on the newly created role of vice president of development.
Hansen Group and Reps South Merge
In a merger of independent manufacturers’ rep firms, The Hansen Group and Reps South have joined forces. The merged entity will continue go to market as The Hansen Group.
Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar Forms Franchising Team
As part of a plan to grow its presence, casual dining concept Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar formed a franchise development team. The management team will launch Boston’s renewed franchise development program.
Ovation Brands Promotes Pair
Ovation Brands, a steak-buffet restaurant company, promoted Pete Pascuzzi and George Wooten to serve as divisional chiefs for its Buffet and Ryan’s brands, respectively.
InSinkErator Updates Its Foodservice Sales and Marketing Team
InSinkErator named Bob Thielen sales manager and Erica Vranak marketing manager for its foodservice business.
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