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FEDA Distributor Value Series: Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies
The FEDA Distributor Value Series reinforces the essential role distributors perform in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry, informs business leaders about the specialized services and trusted expertise distributors provide, and inspires distributors to elevate their value through innovation. In this episode, Jameel Burkett, president and CEO of Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies, discusses the company's "Customer for Life" approach.
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Register for 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. Those who participate in the live sessions may earn 2.4 CPE credits for each session. The first two-hour session will be presented at 10 a.m. CST on Feb. 13. To register yourself or your finance team members, please click the button below. If you need assistance, contact Communications Manager Tim O’Connor at tim@feda.com.
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Participate in the 2026 FEDA Member Congressional Visits
The 2026 FEDA Member Congressional Visits are an opportunity for FEDA members to learn about priority legislation from our industry's experts and directly educate their senators and representatives about the issues most important to our industry. FEDA members are invited to participate in the two-day program, which will help increase policymakers’ understanding of the foodservice equipment and supplies industry and expand congressional leaders' support for the industry during critical legislative decisions. There is no fee to participate in the Congressional visits.
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Wasserstrom Acquires Fellow Ohio Dealer Breckenridge Kitchen Equipment & Design
Founded in 1935, Breckenridge specializes in the planning, design, and furnishing of foodservice facilities throughout the United States, with an emphasis on hospitality, healthcare, education, and restaurant markets. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Wasserstrom’s equipment project management capabilities and further its ability to offer advanced kitchen design, while simultaneously broadening its market reach to a more expansive customer base.
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KaTom President Named to University of Tennessee’s 40 Under 40 List
The list honors University of Tennessee alumni under age 40 who have excelled as leaders in their industry since the completion of their degree. As president, design-build, for KaTom, Charley Bible has spearheaded strategic initiatives that expanded the dealer’s sales, design, and project management teams, fueling exceptional growth.
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TriMark Names Regional President for the Midwest
Joshua Grung previously served as president of TriMark Marlinn, a branch based in the Chicago area. He originally joined the FEDA distributor member in 2019 as vice president of sales, following more than nine years with American Hotel Register Co.
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Krowne Updates Leadership of Foodservice and Plumbing Divisions
Justin Minder was promoted to director of strategic accounts for foodservice, while Owen Anderson takes on the role of national sales manager.
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Norbec Names New Manufacturers’ Representative for Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee
The FEDA manufacturer member commended Bill McCoy Associates’ decades of experience in the foodservice industry and solutions-focused approach.
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Kuehne+Nagel Road Logistics Market Update
This new report covers monthly metrics, trends and key takeaways on the state of the road logistics market to help dealers plan for the coming months. Download the full PDF report at the link below after logging in.
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Business Groups File Brief Opposing California’s “Captive Audience” Meeting Law
The law bans employers from requiring employees to attend meetings where the employer shares opinions on political or religious matters unrelated to employees’ job duties. Many business groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Retail Federation, and the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, have criticized the law, arguing that it infringes on the First and Fourteenth Amendment rights of employers. Additionally, business groups say the regulation is preempted by federal law under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
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Taxes Top List of Concerns for Small Business Owners as Other Issues Subside
The number of small businesses citing taxes as their top issue was at the highest level in the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index since May 2021. However, as the NFIB noted, taxes are one of the most consistent issues and a high percentage of respondents listing it as their most important concern tends to reflect that more fluctuating issues are easing. For instance, inflation fell from the top issue for 20% of small businesses a year ago to only 12% today. Likewise, cost of labor is down from 11% a year ago to 9%.
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Upcoming FEDA and Other Industry Events
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FEDA Member Congressional Visits
March 17-19, 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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