The brand will incorporate the designs—called Legacy and Essentials—into its next phase of growth.
FER editors point to their findings at the National Restaurant Association Show 2026 this past week in Chicago.
The deal will help better meet the needs of foodservice, hospitality and commercial customers.
Singer Equipment and Sam Tell Cos. earned recognition as top achievers from the buying group.
MarkeTeam offers regional expertise, hands-on support and longstanding relationships across the Pacific Northwest foodservice market.
The division president at TAKKT Foodservices talks with FER about her time in the industry and her first priorities in the new role.
The fast-casual brand, boasting 330-plus units, will open 25 new stores across upstate New York.
The just-announced deal, set to be finalized in June, will expand the groups’ commercial foodservice presence across the Midwest.
Dion Ireland steps into the role and will work alongside Jon Jacobs, SilverChef’s president of U.S. operations.
Canadian restaurant operator Foodtastic also has grown Inspire Brands’ Jimmy John’s portfolio across Canada.
The new hire previously served in senior operations and marketing roles at Chipotle, followed by operations and sales roles at Cintas.
The manufacturer’s portfolio includes equipment brands MagiKitch’n, Bakers Pride, Lang, Wells, Star and APW.