Carpigiani Seats New President

By FER Edit

Prior to this, the individual served as chief commercial officer of Carpigiani since April 2024.

MarkeTeam Foodservice, KLH Foodservice Strike a Deal

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MarkeTeam Foodservice will assume KLH’s Anaheim headquarters and several of its employees.

ITW FEG Builds Specifier-Focused Team

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The team, including Dan Montgomery, Laura Gutkowski and Shayne Varnum, will support consultants and dealer designers.

TurboChef, CookTek Make 3 New Hires

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A product manager, culinary development chef and technical writer have joined the team.

Jeremiah’s Michael Keller To Keynote MUFES

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Keller will offer a look behind the high-growth chain during the event, to be held in Clearwater Beach, Fla., in February.

Denny’s Corp. Enters Acquisition Agreement

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CEO Kelli Valade says the deal, which is expected to close in Q1 of 2026, ‘represents the best path forward for the company.’

Church’s Texas Chicken Hires Chief Development Officer

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Effective Nov. 3, Church’s Texas Chicken has appointed Bobby Morena as its chief development officer.

Publisher’s Note: Navigating Host

By Randy Hano

As I write this column, I’m finishing my fourth Host Milano show.

Jollibee Hires Franchising VP To Lead US Expansion

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Peter Wright’s career includes time spent at Starbucks, Panera Bread and McAlister’s Deli.

From the Editor: Roundup Rundown

By Allison Rezendes

Welcome to our fifth annual How To Spec Roundup.

5 Questions With Stephanie Perry

By Karen M. Alley

From living out her father’s legacy to leading MAFSI, the president of Permul is charging ahead in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry.

Rep Firm PBAC Starts Next Chapter

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PBAC Associates has announced the sale and transition of the company to PBAC 3.0 LLC, complete with a new internal ownership structure.