Things are starting to sizzle here at Eaton Marketing. Beginning on April 9, you can now find most of the Middleby foodservice solutions brands at Eaton Marketing. We're excited to announce a whole range of brand new solutions, and here's a quick rundown of the Middleby catalog now available through Eaton.

Great manufacturer's reps run on relationships, built quietly over years of knowing what the other side actually needs. That is where Scott Peeler, one of Eaton's newest additions to the sales team, steps in. Scott took a long road to the role, spending 26 years in equipment and supplies distribution as a senior manager before crossing over to the rep side. That mix of distributor insight and sales experience now helps strengthen the relationships that support Eaton's next phase of growth.

We sat down with Scott to learn a little more about his background and what attracted him to Eaton Marketing. Learn a little more about what he looks for in a work environment and the best piece of advice anyone has given him.

Labor shortages aren’t new to Florida’s foodservice scene, but operators feel the squeeze more each year. Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and high-volume kitchens face a recurring pattern: fewer people to hire, less time to train them, and guest expectations that never settle. The result is predictable and results in inconsistent meals, longer ticket times, and pressure building on the line.