Foodservice Equip & Supplies News

Joshua Smith was introduced as a sales manager for Frontline International. Frontline International Names Joshua Smith New Sales Manager 4.8.26 PR Image Joshua Smith Prior to joining Frontline, Smith served as sales manager for a multi-state foodservice equipment distributor and service provider. Prior to that, Smith worked on the operator side of the foodservice industry,…

Stephen Fetterman will help strengthen the walk-in manufacturer’s partnerships with customers and dealers. Walk-in manufacturer Amerikooler has appointed Stephen Fetterman as its vice president of sales. He will lead the company’s sales organization and support its strategic growth initiatives, including market expansion, channel development and enhanced customer engagement. Fetterman has experience leading high-performing sales teams…

Steve Moore and David Abi were named chief executive officer and chief commercial officer for The Legacy Companies. Steve Moore David Abi Legacy CompaniesMoore’s career spans more than 30 years and he most recently served as CEO of Nice-Pak Products, a global manufacturer of wet wipes. Prior to that, he led Bankruptcy Management Solutions, a…

The deal, involving cash and stock, will give the broadline food distribution giant a major foothold into the “cash-and-carry” business. Sysco is getting into the cash-and-carry business. The giant broadline distributor, the country’s largest provider of food and other goods to restaurants and other foodservice providers, on Monday said that it has a deal to…

The individual brings 15-plus years of industry experience, having worked at Singer Equipment Company and TriMark USA. Refrigeration manufacturer AeriTek has appointed John E. Tulaney as its eastern regional manager. Tulaney will lead regional sales efforts while supporting rep group alignment, dealer and customer relationships, as well as the development of private label, contract manufacturing…

CHICAGO (March 12, 2026) — Ali Group, the largest and most diversified global leader in the foodservice equipment industry, announced it has completed the acquisition of Bunn Commercial LP (BUNN®), formerly known as Bunn-O-Matic Corporation. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. With the completion of the transaction, BUNN joins Ali Group’s global portfolio of…

Commercial cooking equipment manufacturer Unox hired Barry Ward as vice president of key accounts for North America. Bud Ward Headshot Barry Ward Ward brings more than 30 years of foodservice industry experience, with a background in national account management and business development at ITW Food Equipment Group, Franke, and U.S. Foodservice. In his new role,…

Key Points LSI agreed to acquire Royston for $325 million (approximately $320M cash and $5M stock) in a deal expected to close in Q3 fiscal 2026; the purchase price is roughly 8.1x trailing Sep‑2025 Adjusted EBITDA and is backed by a committed bridge facility with permanent equity/debt to follow. Management called the acquisition “transformational,” producing…

Ark MFG has acquired North American Kitchen Solutions’ stainless steel custom fabrication division. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction includes the following stainless steel fabrication brands: Stainless Specialties Inc. located in Ohio, Lane Manufacturing located in Georgia and Custom Kitchen Fabricators located in Texas. Selling its custom fabrication business will allow…

Bob Evans Restaurants has a new owner after 4×4 Capital acquired the family dining chain from Golden Gate Capital. The 78-year-old restaurant chain has more than 400 locations spanning 18 states. CEO Mickey Mills and her team will continue to lead the company, per a release announcing the deal. Gustavo Assumpção, 4×4 co-founder and partner,…