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Congress Extends Funding for Three Federal Agencies Ahead of Jan. 30 Shutdown Deadline
Congress Extends Funding for Three Federal Agencies Ahead of Jan. 30 Shutdown Deadline

Lawmakers continue to negotiate appropriations for key departments such as Homeland Security, War, and Transportation. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/19/2026


Eating and Drinking Places Gained 27,200 Jobs in December
Eating and Drinking Places Gained 27,200 Jobs in December

Snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars are leading all segments, with 25% employment growth over pre-pandemic levels. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/19/2026


Longtime Sam Tell Salesperson Burton Hardy Remembered
Longtime Sam Tell Salesperson Burton Hardy Remembered

Burton Hardy joined the New York-based dealer in 1990 as a sales associate. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/19/2026


TAKKT Foodservices Taps Experienced Foodservice Equipment Leader as Division President
TAKKT Foodservices Taps Experienced Foodservice Equipment Leader as Division President

Keri Llewellyn brings a proven track record of driving commercial growth and building high-performing teams to the FEDA distributor member. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/19/2026


Perlick Reinforces Transition to Fifth Generation With New President
Perlick Reinforces Transition to Fifth Generation With New President

Dean Nienhuis brings experience in strategy, operations, sales, and product development to the position for the FEDA manufacturer member. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/19/2026


Hoshizaki America Looks Inward to Fill VP of Engineering Role
Hoshizaki America Looks Inward to Fill VP of Engineering Role

During his 25 years with the FEDA manufacturer member, David Sellers has provided strong leadership across multiple product categories and engineering disciplines. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/19/2026


Middleby Marshall Hires West Coast Regional Sales Director
Middleby Marshall Hires West Coast Regional Sales Director

Jay Morse brings more than 30 years of experience to the conveyor oven manufacturer. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/19/2026


Upcoming CFESA Training Events
Upcoming CFESA Training Events

Planned courses will focus on refrigeration repair, EGS&W systems, electrical theory, and new technician training. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/19/2026


House Tables Joint Employer Bill Amid Shaky Republican Support
House Tables Joint Employer Bill Amid Shaky Republican Support

The Save Local Business Act would narrowly define a joint employer as only entities that have immediate and meaningful control over workers’ essential terms and conditions of employment. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/19/2026


FEDA Weekly News for Jan. 19, 2026
FEDA Weekly News for Jan. 19, 2026

TAKKT Foodservices Taps Experienced Foodservice Equipment Leader as Division President • Eating and Drinking Places Gained 27,200 Jobs in December • House Tables Joint Employer Bill Amid Shaky Republican Support Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/19/2026


Federal Supply Co-Owner Brenda Selevredes Remembered
Federal Supply Co-Owner Brenda Selevredes Remembered

Federal Supply recalls Brenda Selevredes’ wisdom, kindness and spirit. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/12/2026


FEDA Weekly News for Jan. 12, 2026
FEDA Weekly News for Jan. 12, 2026

WebstaurantStore Opens Its Largest Distribution Facility • Federal Supply Co-Owner Brenda Selevredes Remembered • FEDA Joins Trade Groups in Asking Treasury to Purge Beneficial Ownership Data Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/12/2026