Gabriel Group Hires Eric DiMatteo

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Based in central Ohio, DiMatteo will support manufacturers, dealers, consultants and end-users.

Freddy’s Adds 30-Plus Stores To Pipeline

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After 62 store openings in 2023, the brand signs several franchise development agreements.

Craveworthy Acquires Dirty Dough Cookies

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The craft cookie concept marks the 11th brand under the Craveworthy umbrella and its first snack brand.

Investors Pour $12M Into Robotic Grill Maker

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The new funds unlock increased production of the company’s flagship product, which also will debut updates this May.

CFESA Promotes Olivia Smith

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This month, Olivia Smith has been elevated to serve as the assistant executive director of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association. In this role, one of her main initiatives will be to grow the group’s young professional programs. A member of the association’s team for five years, Smith previously served as its membership administrator. “Olivia…

Restaurant Show Adds New Education Experience

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Expo + Education offers exclusive access to 40-plus sessions, roundtable discussions and networking breaks.

T&S Brass Continues To Strengthen International Teams

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The manufacturer has promoted Akash Prasad to head of business development for India and the subcontinent.

Manufacturers’ Rep Rounds Out Team

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This month, Mark Baltimore joined Michigan-based Stiefel Associates. Baltimore, who resides in Indianapolis, will manage sales growth for the rep’s lines in Indiana, which include Continental Refrigerator; Hix Corp brands (DoughXpress and Quik-N Crispy); GTI Designs; Halton; PMG; Titan Stainless and Millwork; and Vent Tech. Baltimore began his career in the HVAC industry, then joined…

Countdown to MUFES 2024

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The FER-hosted symposium geared toward equipment and supplies specifiers kicks off Monday.

Spaceman Hires Midwest, Northeast Sales Manager

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Amber Daniels joins the manufacturer from AccuTemp, where she was a territory sales manager.

In Memoriam: Tom Cassin

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Cassin was vice president of sales for Pitco/Blodgett and was deeply involved in NAFEM.

Restaurant Sales Keep Positive Trajectory

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A report from the National Restaurant Association shows sales, adjusted for inflation, increased 4.2% during the last 10 months.