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January 4, 2011
Famous Dave’s Of America
Famous Dave’s of America opened two barbeque restaurants in November, in Orange, Calif., and in Lahaina, Hawaii. The dual openings have boosted the company’s unit count tally to 183, including 53 corporate locations and 130 franchised units in 37 states. Famous Dave’s specializes in barbequed and grilled meats, salads, sandwiches and desserts.
January 4, 2011
Logan’s Roadhouse
Nashville, Tenn.-based Logan’s Roadhouse has been purchased by private equity firm Kelso & Co. The change occurred after Logan’s parent company, LRI Holdings, filed for an initial public offering that sought to raise $200 million. Logan’s, which opened its first restaurant in 1991 in Lexington, Ky., operates188 company-owned and 26 franchised full-service restaurants in 23…
January 4, 2011
T&S Brass
Overseas news from T&S BRASS: The plumbing and foodservice equipment maker has named Keith Lyerly its general manager and Erik Theisen its director of international sourcing for the T&S Brass Shanghai, China, operation. The Shanghai facility, located in the Pudong region, doubles as both manufacturing location and sales and customer service center for China. T&S…
January 4, 2011
Bunn
News from global sales at BUNN: Neal Robinson, senior v.p.-international sales for Bunn’s commercial division, has been named senior v.p.-global projects. In this role, Robinson will work with the Bunn sales team in planning and executing projects with national and global customers. In addition, Brian Wisniewski has joined the Springfield, Ill., beverage equipment maker as…
January 4, 2011
Structural Concepts
Refrigerated display case manufacturer STRUCTURAL CONCEPTS has named Wayne Martin its new regional sales manager. Martin joins the company with 30 years experience in commercial foodservice equipment. His background includes serving as liaison to Foodservice Consultants Society Int’l. Structural Concepts is located in Muskegon, Mich.
January 4, 2011
Arby’s Restaurant Group
ARBY’S RESTAURANT GROUP, subsidiary of Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, has named Diana Petrovich-Tao its new COO to help drive brand turnaround. Petrovich-Tao previously served in management positions with Burger King and Mrs. Fields brands, and before that for Kinko’s, Taco Bell, Packaging Corp. of America, Coca-Cola and Castle & Cooke Foods. Arby’s is headquartered in Atlanta.
January 4, 2011
Brinker Int’l.
Two new faces in the exec offices of BRINKER INT’L.: Ian Baines has rejoined the company as senior v.p. of strategic innovation, and Carin Stutz has been promoted to president of global business development. Baines will oversee Brinker’s kitchen and culinary innovation and will lead remodeling efforts at more than 800 Chili’s locations. Baines previously…
January 4, 2011
Pizza Inn
PIZZA INN has appointed Kendra Shier to the position of marketing v.p. A restaurant and marketing veteran with more than 20 years of industry experience, Shier will guide brand direction as the pizza chain adds new locations, advances its restaurant design and remodels existing locations. Shier most recently served with Melting Pot Restaurants. The Colony,…
January 4, 2011
Nine Products Honored At IHM&R Show
An Italian manufacturer’s unique heated food processor won the top award at the 95th annual International Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Show in November at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Judges for the Editors’ Choice Awards program reviewed nearly 100 submissions of new, cutting-edge products within the categories of equipment and supplies, design,…
January 4, 2011
Dealer, Importer Frank Stella Passes
Frank D. Stella, founder, chairman, and CEO of Detroit-based F.D. Stella Products Co., passed away Oct. 3 at age 91. In addition to launching the E&S dealership that bore his name, Stella also served as chairman and CEO of Stella Int’l., a New York consulting, joint-venture and importing firm. Active in both industry and community…
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