Renew Your 2026 FEDA Membership Online By the Jan. 31 Deadline!
Membership renewals have been extended to Jan. 31. Make sure to complete your company's renewal today to maintain benefits, access educational resources, and participate in exclusive opportunities throughout the year. Renewing your membership online is easier and quicker than ever, just follow the steps at the link below. If you need assistance, please reach out to Director of Membership and Business Development Isabelle Piotrowski at isabelle@feda.com.
Longtime Sam Tell Salesperson Burton Hardy Remembered
Hardy joined the New York-based dealer in 1990 as a sales associate, eventually becoming the company’s first million-dollar sales representative. He was named Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine’s DSR of the Month in November 2010.
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TAKKT Foodservices Taps Experienced Foodservice Equipment Leader as Division President
Keri Llewellyn brings to the FEDA distributor member more than two decades of commercial foodservice industry experience and a proven track record of driving commercial growth and building high-performing teams. Most recently, Llewellyn served as president at Marcone Commercial Kitchen Group, where she built a ground-up parts distribution business.
Perlick Reinforces Transition to Fifth Generation With New President
In succeeding Jeff Schwager, Dean Nienhuis brings to the company experience in strategy, operations, sales, and product development. Most recently, he served as president of SafanDarley North America and he was previously a major in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. He is recognized for building high-performance teams and guiding organizations through accelerated growth.
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Hoshizaki America Looks Inward to Fill VP of Engineering Role
The FEDA manufacturer member has appointed David Sellers as vice president of engineering. Sellers previously served as senior director of engineering and brings more than 25 years of experience with Hoshizaki into this expanded leadership position.
Middleby Marshall Hires West Coast Regional Sales Director
Jay Morse brings more than 30 years of experience to the conveyor oven manufacturer.
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Upcoming CFESA Training Events
Planned courses will focus on refrigeration repair, EGS&W systems, electrical theory, and new technician training.
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Eating and Drinking Places Gained 27,200 Jobs in December
Eating and drinking places outpaced the rest of the economy by adding 27,200 jobs in December, according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. By comparison, the overall economy gained only 50,000 nonfarm payroll jobs for the month. The gain was an improvement from November, when restaurants and other eating and drinking businesses added only 6,800 jobs. It also represented the sixth consecutive monthly increase in restaurant employment.
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House Tables Joint Employer Bill Amid Shaky Republican Support
The Save Local Business Act, H.R. 4366, would clarify that a company can only be considered a joint employer if it directly and immediately exercises meaningful control over workers’ essential terms and conditions of employment. The bill has been widely supported by business groups and trade associations, including FEDA, because it would codify that definition into law, preventing the reinterpretation of the term that often occurs when a new presidential administration takes control of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
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Congress Extends Funding for Three Federal Agencies Ahead of Jan. 30 Shutdown Deadline
It appears Congress is on track to avoid another government shutdown on Jan. 30 after the passage of several bills that will continue funding for federal agencies. On Thursday, Jan. 15, the Senate passed a three-bill package in an 82-15 vote that will fund the Environmental Protection Agency and the departments of Commerce, Justice, and Interior through the end of the government’s fiscal year, Sept. 30. All three bills are now awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature. Additionally, the House of Representatives has already passed another spending package to fund the U.S. Treasury and State Department. Senators are expected to consider those bills when they resume session on Jan. 26.
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National Restaurant Association Show
May 16-19, 2026
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2026 FEDA Annual Conference
Sept. 15-18, 2026
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