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Candle Lamp Co., the parent of SternoCandleLamp, was acquired Oct. 10 for $163 million by Westport, Conn.-based Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI). The century-old company, headquartered…

Vincent J. Guarriello, one of the true legends of the foodservice equipment industry and who was pivotal in its postwar development, passed away Oct.16 in…

Middleby Corp. is adding another brand of high-end residential kitchen equipment by entering into a definitive agreement to acquire U-Line Corp., a maker of built-in…

Chicago-based Forever Brands has acquired a 50% stake in the Mediterranean restaurant chain Falafill and intends to grow the franchise by at least 10 locations…

The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management has announced the six winners of its Directors Awards, which recognize those individuals who go above and beyond…

Centre Lane Partners, holding company of Focus Foodservice, has acquired two leading smallwares suppliers: Update Int’l. and the U.S. and Canadian operations of Johnson-Rose Inc.…

Bloomin’ Brands has announced plans to sell its 28-unit upscale concept Roy’s after deciding the brand would get more attention under new owners. “The brand…

The National Association of College & University Food Services needs a few good men and women. The Okemos, Mich., association is looking for board nominations…

Ruth’s Hospitality Group will focus on its core steakhouse concept after reaching an agreement to sell its Mitchell’s Fish Market and Mitchell’s/Cameron’s Steakhouse restaurants to…

McDonald’s will enter its 120th global market next year when it opens restaurants in Kazakhstan. The Oak Brook, Ill., chain is working with a local…