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FEDA’s New Benchmarking Partnership Brings More Actionable Insights to Annual Profit Survey
FEDA is partnering with Dynamic Benchmarking, a leading provider of benchmarking platforms, to transform the 2026 FEDA Profit Survey. The new platform offers a streamlined submission process, opportunity for collaboration between team members, and real-time KPI insights that support informed decision-making.
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Take Advantage of Early Bird Pricing By Registering Now for the 2026 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference
Set for Sept. 15-18 in Park City, Utah, the FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference offers foodservice equipment and supplies professionals invaluable insights into modern strategies for building successful and enduring enterprises. Hear from industry-changing speakers like Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Verne Harnish, a business author and founder of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, who will build on the flywheel concepts presented by Jim Collins at last year’s conference. Take advantage of early-bird pricing and secure your spot today!
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This Friday: Part 3 of the 2026 FEDA Education Series — AI-Powered Excel for Financial Modeling
FEDA has once again partnered with the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) to deliver a customized finance education course at no cost to FEDA members. This three-part series will equip finance practitioners with the knowledge and skills needed to implement best practices for financial modeling, lead in analytics, harness AI technologies, and drive sustainable organizational change. Participants in the live sessions may earn 2.4 CPE credits for each session. The third two-hour session will be presented at 10 a.m. CT on April 10. To register yourself or your finance team members, please click the button below. If you need assistance, contact Ashley Mueller, director of industry programs and professional development, at ashley@feda.com.
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Singer Equipment Expands Southern Reach With BRESCO Acquisition
The acquisition gives Singer Equipment 14 offices in the South, with locations in Virginia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Marcus Lyon, president of Singer H&R, said adding BRESCO’s talent would positively impact Singer Equipment’s growth strategy and make it a better solution for customers.
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Concept Services President Michael Keck Named Top Achiever
The award from Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine recognizes individuals in the foodservice industry who share a strong set of principles, have the ability to lead through challenges, and possess a unique understanding of where they are most valuable to their organizations.
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Flexeserve Strengthens Operations With New Hire
A Costa Rican native, Ericka Randell’s experience ranges from working with a global specialty ingredients manufacturer to architectural high-performance glazing and bespoke lava stone products. She has more than 25 years of experience in operations, including work with international sales and logistics organizations.
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Texas Chef Joins Middleby Innovation Kitchens
Brandon Williams is known for his passion for innovation and a modern American approach rooted in bold, refined flavors.
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Restaurant Sales Rebound, Industry Reenters Growth Mode
The National Restaurant Association’s monthly Restaurant Performance Index stood at 100.9 in February, up 1% from January. The improvement was primarily credited to stronger same-store sales and customer traffic readings — although the association noted those numbers benefited from a soft February 2025 comparison. Still, 61% of restaurant operators said their same-store sales rose year over year in February, a jump from 43% in January.
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FEDA Members Tout Policy Priorities on Capitol Hill
Distributors are known for their ability to sell, solve problems, and build trust — and FEDA’s recent visit to Washington, D.C., let members bring those same skills to Capitol Hill. Meeting with about 25 senators and representatives or their staffs, leaders from FEDA member companies tapped into their expertise to make the case for policies that support the foodservice equipment and supplies industry. About 10 leaders from FEDA distributor and manufacturer companies participated in the congressional visits, which were held March 17-19. The annual event began with presentations from policy experts at the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, who shared information on priority issues such as changing foodservice equipment regulations, proposed labor rules, the need to invest in transportation infrastructure, and economic policy.
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California Weighs Expansion of Walkaround Inspection Rule
The proposed rule is similar to a federal rule OSHA adopted in 2024. Business advocacy groups and trade organizations, including FEDA, have opposed these kinds of changes to workplace inspections because they effectively allow union organizers or competing businesses to enter a company’s facility for reasons unaffiliated with workplace safety and health.
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Upcoming FEDA and Other Industry Events
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AI-Powered Excel for Financial Modeling
April 10, 2026
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National Restaurant Association Show
May 16-19, 2026
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Full Calendar of Industry Events
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Support the FEDA Learn Institute
The FEDA Learn Institute is supported in part by donors to the FEDA Education Foundation, which develops important and relevant education and training programs for dealers. Learn about becoming a Diamond Donor and be recognized within FEDA for your support.
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The FEDA Weekly News is published by the Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association. FEDA's mission is to provide advocacy, education, and service on behalf of foodservice equipment and supplies distributors and dealers.
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