Chris Demery, Blaze Pizza

Demery ‘Blazes’ New Trail, Joining Fast-Growing Pizza Chain

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Restaurant industry veteran Chris Demery, who helped develop P.F. Chang’s new to-go concept in 2020, has joined the executive leadership team at Blaze Pizza.

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Sodexo Expands Commissary Kitchen Offerings for At-Home Workers

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By bringing a U.K. brand to North America and acquiring an established Bay Area brand, it’s helping companies serve employees healthy meals on- and off-site.

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Chipotle Carside Pickup App

Big Chains Rev Up Drive-Thru and Drive-Up Options

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Starbucks, Chipotle and McDonald’s start year by discussing plans for in-car convenience.

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Yum Brands COO Tracy Skeans

Yum Promotes Skeans to Chief Operating Officer

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The 20-year company veteran will serve a dual role retaining her duties as Chief People Officer.

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Portrait-Martin Rohde-Parts Town

Parts Town Adds Leader for International Expansion

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New hire brings Amazon Business experience to company’s operations beyond its core U.S. and Canadian markets.

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Forecasters See Double-Digit Growth Ahead

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The National Restaurant Association expects restaurants to increase sales 10.2% in 2021.

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Portrait of Bill Wolfe and wife Kay

Hotel and Restaurant Supply Announces Wolfe’s Retirement

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The executive vice president’s legacy comprises four decades of leadership.

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Singer Reorganizes Contract Business Leadership

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New executive vice president, contracts previously held the role of president of Singer Ashland.

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In Memoriam: 4 Star Reps’ Andy Bachovin Passes

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Longtime MAFSI member and former board member Andy Bachovin of 4 Star Reps passed away on Jan. 18.

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Chris Baichoo of Perlick

New Appointments and Retirements at Perlick and TriMark

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Chris Baichoo will become chief sales officer at Perlick as Jim Koelbl retires—plus TriMark’s Kim Gill Rimsza to depart in February.

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