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WebstaurantStore Opens Its Largest Distribution Facility
WebstaurantStore Opens Its Largest Distribution Facility

The new facility in Hagerstown, Maryland, includes 7 miles of conveyors and will primarily serve customers in the Northeast. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/12/2026


Crest Foodservice Equipment Hires Outside Sales Representative
Crest Foodservice Equipment Hires Outside Sales Representative

Doug Devries brings more than 30 years of experience to the Virginia-based FEDA distributor member. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/12/2026


Seasoned Pizza Oven Salesperson Joins Middleby Marshall
Seasoned Pizza Oven Salesperson Joins Middleby Marshall

Jason Dees has more than 25 years of experience in management, sales, installations, equipment training, customer support, and hands-on fieldwork. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/12/2026


Longtime TriMark Leader Retires After 50-Year Career
Longtime TriMark Leader Retires After 50-Year Career

Harry Gallins helped found Foodcraft and was a key part of TriMark’s acquisition of the Virginia dealer in 1999. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/12/2026


Alto Shaam Raises Record $200,000 for Blood Cancer Organization
Alto Shaam Raises Record $200,000 for Blood Cancer Organization

In honor of founder Jerry Maahs, the FEDA manufacturer member is supporting Blood Cancer United’s mission to cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life for all patients and families. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/12/2026


Connor Flynn Takes Over as President of Alliance Paper
Connor Flynn Takes Over as President of Alliance Paper

Longtime owner Brian Flynn to retire after 40 years of leading the Chicago-area foodservice equipment and supplies dealer. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/12/2026


Federal Supply Co-Owner Brenda Selevredes Remembered
Federal Supply Co-Owner Brenda Selevredes Remembered

Federal Supply recalls Brenda Selevredes’ wisdom, kindness and spirit. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/12/2026


Avanti Adds Experienced School Specialist
Avanti Adds Experienced School Specialist

In his new role, Juan Flores will assist schools with their commercial kitchen equipment and smallwares needs. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/6/2026


New Italian Middleby Innovation Center to Showcase Equipment and Further R&D
New Italian Middleby Innovation Center to Showcase Equipment and Further R&D

The facility is designed to help customers test, validate and train with resources geared toward their specific business. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/6/2026


Customer Engagement Specialists Join UNOX’s Inside Sales Team
Customer Engagement Specialists Join UNOX’s Inside Sales Team

Christina Rabas and Jessenia Rios will provide the technical guidance operators, chefs, dealers, and consultants need to make confident equipment decisions. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/6/2026


New York Private Equity Firm Invests in Kamran & Co.
New York Private Equity Firm Invests in Kamran & Co.

As part of the announcement, Turning Rock Partners appoints Kamran Amiri as president of the California-based dealer. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/6/2026


Hoshizaki America Names Senior Director of Strategic Segments
Hoshizaki America Names Senior Director of Strategic Segments

Following his promotion, Steve Wright will lead a new strategic focus within the education market and direct the manufacturer’s consultant segment strategy. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/6/2026