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The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management (SHFM) recognized the contributions of its members and vendor partners with a series of awards, including the 2021 President’s Award and the Robert Pacifico Award. SHFM also introduced new awards around the exhibits at its national conference.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes introduced Doug Willmarth as president of the Texas-based 90-unit fast-casual chain.

In a move that aims to support the concept’s rapid growth plans, Famous Toastery introduced Michael Mabry as president of the 26-unit breakfast, brunch and lunch chain.

Ron Kochman, co-founder of KCL and longtime member of the foodservice industry has passed away. He was 85 years old.

Emma Ashton has joined The Middleby Corporation as director of consultant services.

AutoQuotes parent company Revalize added the following seven individuals to its team. 

Introducing EMC “A Hospitality Collective,” while Zink adds a refrigeration, ventilation and HVAC contractor and service company.

Parts Town’s parent company, PT Holdings, has made another acquisition, this time purchasing Duffy’s AIS.

Mac's Hospitality Group appointed Tony Salerno vice president of operations for the Charlotte, N.C.-based restaurant group.

Structural Concepts tapped Dennis Lock to serve as national account manager for the company’s eastern region and Christopher Lustberg to serve as national sales manager for the maker of temperature-controlled display units.

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers recognized the contributions of two longtime members to the organization as well as the foodservice industry with a pair of awards. Thomas R. Campion, CFSP, of Franke Foodservice Systems Americas received the 2021 Louise O’Sullivan Award of Excellence and Steven Follett, CFSP, of Follett, LLC, received the 2021 William W. Carpenter Award.

Foodservice equipment industry veteran Patrick Walker was named regional vice president of sales for Star Holdings Group, part of The Middleby Corp.

Domino's Pizza promoted three associates to senior vice president: Kate Trumbull, Christopher Thomas-Moore and Juan Joachin.

Commercial cooking equipment manufacturer Vulcan has added two chefs to its team: Pete Schellenbach and Hank Sawtelle. Both chefs will carry the title of culinary specialist and will support Vulcan’s Center of Excellence, which the company announced in October.

Tech24 has acquired RMS Mechanical Services. This represents Tech24’s seventh acquisition.

The National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) announced the grand prize winners of its 2020 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards and Sustainability Awards.

BradyIFS continued to grow via acquisition with its purchase of Janitor’s Warehouse, Inc. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The National Association of College & University Food Services recognized the careers and contributions of several individuals during a virtual award ceremony Nov. 18.

In a deal valued at $575 million, Jack in the Box will acquire Del Taco Restaurants, a quick-service Mexican restaurant chain with approximately 600 restaurants spanning 16 states.

Just days before Black Friday, multiconcept operator FAT Brands continued its shopping spree by purchasing Native Grill & Wings for $20 million from Wingtime, LLC, a subsidiary of Cybeck Capital Partners, LLC. This represents FAT Brands third acquisition since June and second in the month of November.

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