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Restaurant Industry Projected to Top $1.55 Trillion in Sales, Add 100,000 Workers in 2026
Restaurant Industry Projected to Top $1.55 Trillion in Sales, Add 100,000 Workers in 2026

The National Restaurant Association’s newly released State of the Restaurant Industry 2026 report finds an increased operator focus on workforce development and technology improvements. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/23/2026


Longtime Hubert Employee Brenda Holger Retires
Longtime Hubert Employee Brenda Holger Retires

Holger spent 37 years working for the Ohio-based FEDA distributor member. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/23/2026


T&S Brass Adds Area Sales Manager for Central India
T&S Brass Adds Area Sales Manager for Central India

Devendra Meshram will work closely with regional partners to drive collaboration, guide specification efforts, and ensure customers receive responsive, localized support. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/23/2026


New Member Q&A: NewLane Finance
New Member Q&A: NewLane Finance

NewLane Finance aims to simplify and expedite the equipment financing process for small- to mid-sized businesses. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/16/2026


Burkett Adds Field Service for Commercial Refrigeration and Ice Machines
Burkett Adds Field Service for Commercial Refrigeration and Ice Machines

The new service program provides on-site maintenance and minor repairs at customer locations in the Toledo, Ohio, area. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/16/2026


Unox Adds Active Marketing Chef for the Southwest
Unox Adds Active Marketing Chef for the Southwest

John Skutta brings more than 20 years of foodservice sales and culinary operations experience to the FEDA manufacturer member. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/16/2026


TurboChef and CookTek Add Trio of Vice Presidents
TurboChef and CookTek Add Trio of Vice Presidents

Sofia Delgado will oversee the brands’ integrated marketing and culinary strategy, while Lewis Beer and Richard Chattaway will manage the EMEA, APAC, and broader European regions. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/16/2026


Electrolux Professional Group Announces New Director of Consultant Services
Electrolux Professional Group Announces New Director of Consultant Services

Jefferson Kenney developed extensive industry knowledge and strong technical expertise during his time at Unified Brands before moving up to Electrolux Professional Group. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/16/2026


Business Groups Urge Senate to Pass Permitting Reform Legislation
Business Groups Urge Senate to Pass Permitting Reform Legislation

The SPEED Act would streamline the National Environmental Policy Act review process by prohibiting agencies from rescinding, withdrawing, altering, and amending a completed environmental document. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/16/2026


Court Imposes Preliminary Injunction Against Oregon’s EPR Law
Court Imposes Preliminary Injunction Against Oregon’s EPR Law

The court order prevents the state from forcing distributors and other businesses to pay new fees intended to support recycling programs and the end-of-life costs of packaged products. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/16/2026


New Regional Technical Sales Manager Brings Industrial Project Experience to Norbec
New Regional Technical Sales Manager Brings Industrial Project Experience to Norbec

Jimmy Wead’s background includes building-envelope and insulated-panel applications. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/9/2026


Former Ace Mart Leader Paul Gustafson Remembered
Former Ace Mart Leader Paul Gustafson Remembered

Paul Gustafson spent more than 50 years in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry and was a former FEDA chairman. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/9/2026