In Memoriam: Mark J. Kurmlavage, of M.K. Food Service Equipment

By FER Edit

Kurmlavage, a longtime MAFSI member, led M.K. Food Service Equipment for over four decades.

Hoshizaki Creates E-Commerce, Nontraditional Sales Role

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Luke Hennebaul will lead the strategy and growth of Hoshizaki’s e-commerce and nontraditional sales channels.

MAFSI Partners With Michael J. Hawkins Inc.

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Consultants in executive search, Michael J. Hawkins Inc. specializes in placing sales, marketing and culinary professionals.

80-Year-Old Chain Sparks New Growth Abroad

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CKE Restaurants’ Carl’s Jr. opened its first unit in the United Kingdom this month, officially kicking off its partnership with master franchisee Boparan Restaurant Group.

Unox Announces Chef Hire

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Kyle Coleman joins Unox as active marketing chef for the southwest region.

What to Expect at the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show

By Lauren Coughlin

No matter the direction your business is headed, an efficient starting point is the National Restaurant Association Show—at which equipment innovation is a cornerstone.

T&S, Klarco Announce Italy Facility Opening

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The facility will improve Klarco’s business operations, production capacity and lead times.

Flexeserve Appoints Field Service Manager

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Ed Curtis will lean on more than 20 years of experience to deliver support to customers and service partners.

GoTo Foods Introduces Cinnabon Swirl Concept

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Marking the company’s first original concept, Cinnabon Swirl combines its brands Cinnabon and Carvel.

Cleveland Range’s Lanning to Retire, Pass Baton

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John Lanning, vice president of sales and marketing at Cleveland Range, will retire at the end of May, bringing an end to his 41-year career with the manufacturer.

CFS Brands Makes Leadership Updates

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The manufacturer appoints vice presidents and a manufacturing senior director, plus announces a retirement.

Victorinox North America Announces 3 New Hires

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Victorinox’s HoReCa/ Foodservice division has hired three new business development sales managers. They are: • Van T. Bennett: Bennett brings over 15 years of industry experience, having most recently served as director of sales for Forbes Industries, where he managed 13 manufacturers’ rep groups in the Eastern region. He also previously worked as district sales…