FEDA Weekly News for Aug. 11

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Aug. 11, 2025


 

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INDUSTRY NEWS
 
Hoshizaki Alliance Finalizes Structural Concepts Acquisition
The integration of Structural Concepts into Hoshizaki Alliance — which includes Hoshizaki America Inc., Lancer Worldwide, Jackson Warewashing Systems, Fogel Group, and Hoshizaki Macom — is expected to enhance the group’s ability to deliver a wide range of solutions for the foodservice, retail, and business and industry markets.

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The Restaurant Store Opens Second Florida Location
The Restaurant Store, a division of Pennsylvania-based Clark Associates Inc., is opening a 47,000-square-foot store in Jacksonville, Florida, on Monday, Aug. 11. The store, located at 8332 Cypress Plaza Dr., will provide an extensive selection of products and a customer service experience designed to distinguish itself in the market. 

New CFO at Best Restaurant Equipment
Best Restaurant Equipment & Design recently welcomed Jeff Rubinstein as its new CFO. Rubinstein has more than two decades of experience in corporate finance. Most recently, he served as the CFO for Doyle HCM, a provider of accounting and payroll solutions. Before that, he was the CFO at BuiltRite Interior Construction, a home construction and repair services company. He joined Best Restaurant Equipment in June.
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Culinary Depot Adds Higher Education Sales Representative
Josh Auman brings more than a decade of sales experience to the New York-based FEDA distributor member.
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Middleby Names Group President for Latin America
In his new role, Michael Potter will assume responsibility for the markets of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Additionally, he will continue his current leadership of QualServ North America and QualServ Europe.

Victorinox Names New Rep for Hawaiian Market
The Fischer Group already represents Victorinox in the Southern California and Nevada markets. The expansion of that partnership to Hawaii is expected to strengthen Victorinox’s presence in the Pacific region.
RESEARCH & REPORTS
 
More Operators Making Equipment Purchases
Conditions in the restaurant industry were flat in June, as operators reported somewhat softer sales but were cautiously optimistic about sales growth in the months ahead. The National Restaurant Association’s monthly Restaurant Performance Index found that 52 percent of operators made a capital expenditure during the last three months — the highest reading since June 2024.
National Restaurant Association Seeks Food Exemption as New Tariff Rates Take Effect
The tariffs are expected to cause a wide range of price increases, including on foodservice equipment and food products. In anticipation of these cost increases, the National Restaurant Association is urging the Trump administration to continue seeking sensible trade agreements. “Operating a restaurant is becoming increasingly difficult due to economic and regulatory pressure and a nearly 5 percent increase in wholesale food costs since last year,” said Michelle Korsmo, president and CEO of the National Restaurant Association. “These new tariffs on food and beverage items will exacerbate the situation.”
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