After 17 years in a variety of posts at

It started in Philadelphia 25 years ago—fresh made-to-order salads. Now with 100 locations in 12 states,

It’s official: By the end of the year,

Carin Stutz is leaving her post as president of global business development at Brinker Int’l. to joinBrinker, Stutz led all aspects of franchise development and operations for 240 Chili’s and Maggiano’s restaurants around the globe. Prior to joining Brinker, Stutz was exec. v.p.-operations for Applebee’s Int’l. and oversaw more than 1,900 company-owned and franchise restaurants…

This will be our last FER Dealer Report e-newsletter of the year. In two weeks, it’ll be Dec. 27 and we’re giving Jan, our news editor (and my significant other), the week off between Christmas and New Year’s. We’re heading out with the kids to Jan’s mother’s family farm in the mountains outside Williamsport, Pa.,…

The giant North American foodservice distributors, dominated by broadliners, have been increasing their share of the overall foodservice distribution market for years. A new study from

Eighteen foodservice industry professionals have been named scholarship recipients by the Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association’s Educational Foundation. The scholarships are for the 2012 University of Industrial Distribution Program, March 5-8, 2012 at Indiana University/Purdue University. The four-day UID program provides a comprehensive training ground for dealer/distributor middle management. The program, which marks its 19th year…

After 17 years in a variety of posts at

Industry veteran Steve Willoughby has filled the v.p.-marketing post at

The Jordan Co. II, L.P., a New York-based private investment firm. As a result of this transaction, Heritage will have an enhanced capital base, but continue to be owned by R. Bruce Dye, Heritage president and CEO. "We are excited about our partnership with Jordan. Heritage will have greater access to capital which will allow…