Jeff Klein was appointed president of Popeyes U.S. and Canada. He replaces Sami Siddiqui who was named chief financial officer for Popeyes parent company Restaurant Brands International.
Hoshizaki America promoted Chuck Leclerc has been promoted to regional sales director for the Northeast region and hired Tim Shipley to serve as regional sales director for the company’s Southeast region.
Mike Burns now serves as chief executive officer for restaurant chain &pizza. Burns takes over from &pizza co-founder Michael Lastoria.
Marcus Czapnik is the new director of outside sales for Culinary Depot, a New York-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer.
Multiline foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturer CFS Brands has formed an “integrated foodservice channel sales organization."
Polar King Mobile named Danny Gaviria national sales manager for the provider of refrigerated and freezer trailers.
In a move to further integrate the companies’ products and services, Ali Group North America and Welbilt have merged and will now go to market in North America under the Welbilt name. In support of the merger the company made a series of organizational changes.
Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Electrolux Professional Group appointed Derek Brodt director of customer care.
Chrane and Preferred Source add to their teams, while Ignite and Johnson Pike add to their line cards. Plus, Perlick updates its rep network.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza promoted longtime company leader Jim Metevier to serve as chief executive officer. Metevier had served as Mountain Mike’s president and chief operating officer since 2018 and his resume includes more than 30 years in the restaurant industry.
The International Food Manufacturers Association named the eight recipients of its 2024 Silver Plate Awards.
The National Restaurant Association Show named 25 products from 24 companies as the recipients of its 2024 Kitchen Innovations Awards. Determined by a panel of independent judges, these awards honor foodservice equipment that increases efficiencies and productivity in commercial kitchens.
Structural Concepts hired foodservice industry veteran Michael Kelly as director of autonomous retail merchandiser sales.
The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers introduced its trio of new officers.
Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions hired Blake Hammond to serve as executive chef for its Elite Cuisine corporate dining and catering services.
Multiconcept operator SPB Hospitality named Amanda Hyde senior vice president of operations for its Krystal chain.
Premier Foodservice expands its roster as well as its territory. Chrane and PRNW add to their line cards while Winston welcomes a pair of new rep firms. Also, Thermo-Kool updates its rep network.
El Pollo Loco tapped Elizabeth Williams to serve as the company’s chief executive officer, effective March 11, 2024.
Rippe Associates, a Minneapolis-based foodservice design firm, has updated its ownership group to include a trio of company veterans: Christine Guyott, FCSI, RDN, executive principal; Eric Goodrich, principal and Kate Lint, director of operations. Steve Carlson continues with Rippe Associates as the firm’s president and part of the ownership group.
Curate, Fischer Group, Gabriel Group and Premier Foodservice Group make new hires, while NBR Equipment and VENANCIO added to their rep networks.
