With more than 40 years in the foodservice industry, Rick Post’s history of success debunks the “nice guys finish last” theory. ow.ly/TUyB50R6Snu

David Rolston will retire from his role as Hatco's chief executive officer, effective April 5, 2024. Lorne Deacon, Hatco’s president, will also assume the CEO role. ow.ly/CeX950R6QTZ

In a deal involving two of the top 20 foodservice equipment and supplies dealers in the country, Singer Equipment Co. has acquired Hotel & Restaurant Supply. ow.ly/Vf6v50R5XxR

Multiuse properties are trending, both for new builds and as part of adaptive reuse of older or historic properties. ow.ly/vBYj50R3hXc

As part of a succession plan that was triggered late last year, Shake Shack appointed Rob Lynch as chief executive officer and board member, effective May 20, 2024. ow.ly/EgNb50R3hSW

Marra Forni has hired Danielle Mason as director of consultant services for the manufacturer of commercial brick ovens. ow.ly/sNwm50R4wuN

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream hired Jennifer Schuler to serve as chief executive officer for the 130-unit chain. ow.ly/7uSo50R3hO6

Multiconcept operator The ONE Group Hospitality continues to add to its restaurant portfolio. ow.ly/MTha50R3hIt

McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme expand their partnership. Local restaurants are starting to open off-premises-only units, and pop culture-themed restaurant concepts remain popular. ow.ly/QGo050R3hBM

Wild Eggs welcomed back one of its company founders in a leadership role. JD Rothberg now serves as senior vice president of operations for the Louisville-based breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant chain.
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One problem driving developers out of the ghost kitchen market is the expenses that newer restaurant brands need to take on, not to mention the high commissions taken by third-party delivery platforms. ow.ly/FYvr50QSyNE

Dallas-based Pollo Campero is gearing up to open its 100th U.S. location in March. ow.ly/ITSS50QSyZt

Go ahead, play with your food. ow.ly/WBrL50QSz6b

Whole Foods to debut a quick-shop format. Restaurant prices increased again in February. One restaurant is selling a bowl of soup for $1,863. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice. ow.ly/e0gt50QSz0Z

Chrane and Preferred Source add to their teams, while Ignite and Johnson Pike add to their line cards. Plus, Perlick updates its rep network. ow.ly/7QmA50QSySF

In a move to further integrate the companies’ products and services, Ali Group North America and Welbilt have merged and will now go to market in North America under the Welbilt name. ow.ly/kX3050QQfvU

Ventless fryers allow operators to offer a full menu in spaces that can’t accommodate hoods or without investing in a large hood system. ow.ly/NIY250QMJwe

The pressure of being operational 24/7/365 can lead healthcare foodservice to commit one of the more common and critical mistakes: not addressing small problems before they become big ones.
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The International Food Manufacturers Association named the eight recipients of its 2024 Silver Plate Awards.

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