Hatco has acquired Food Warming Equipment Co., a maker of heated holding cabinets, cook and hold ovens, smokers, refrigerated cabinets and more.
MTY 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.
Anand Kulkarni succeeds former COO Tom Marcy, who stepped down after six years to focus on special projects.
Giacomo Paccione will be responsible for brand development and commercial policies.
Marco’s Pizza hired franchise industry veterans David Gladstone as vice president of construction and Paul Williams as vice president of real estate.
Michelle Wibel takes the reins as CEO, while Luke Moffatt succeeds her as president.
James McFeeters joins the over 70-unit pizza chain with experience leading franchise development for multi-concept restaurant companies.
Joe Christina will be responsible for accelerating growth and expanding franchise development for the 124-unit Tex-Mex brand.
The decline in guest count continues to be the industry’s biggest challenge, says Black Box Intelligence.
Jordan Heiliczer joins the National Restaurant Association as labor and workforce policy director.