Hatco has acquired Food Warming Equipment Co., a maker of heated holding cabinets, cook and hold ovens, smokers, refrigerated cabinets and more.
MOREMTY Food Group says the acquisition adds a well-established category leader to its portfolio of restaurant brands and further expands its geographic footprint in the U.S.
MOREAnand Kulkarni succeeds former COO Tom Marcy, who stepped down after six years to focus on special projects.
MOREGiacomo Paccione will be responsible for brand development and commercial policies.
MOREMarco’s Pizza hired franchise industry veterans David Gladstone as vice president of construction and Paul Williams as vice president of real estate.
MOREMichelle Wibel takes the reins as CEO, while Luke Moffatt succeeds her as president.
MOREJames McFeeters joins the over 70-unit pizza chain with experience leading franchise development for multi-concept restaurant companies.
MOREThe decline in guest count continues to be the industry’s biggest challenge, says Black Box Intelligence.
MOREJordan Heiliczer joins the National Restaurant Association as labor and workforce policy director.
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