For Immediate Release: 2/26/25
Chrane Foodservice Solutions, LLC
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Chrane Foodservice Solutions, LLC Expands Ownership Team with Nicholas Hughes and Matt Burden as Principals
Irving, TX — February 26, 2025 — Chrane Foodservice Solutions, a leading Commercial Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Rep Agency, is thrilled to announce the addition of Nicholas Hughes and Matt Burden to the company’s Ownership Team as Principals. This exciting development marks a significant step in Chrane’s continued growth and commitment to innovation within the foodservice industry.
Both Nick and Matt bring invaluable leadership experience, industry expertise, and a shared vision to Chrane’s Ownership Team. Their addition reflects Chrane’s dedication to evolving its culture, expanding its business, and continuing to offer best-in-class solutions to customers and manufacturers alike.
Duane Guidry, Principal & Co-Founder of Chrane Foodservice Solutions, commented on the strategic importance of the new ownership structure, “Nick and Matt are both exceptional leaders who exemplify what Chrane stands for — integrity, teamwork, and a strive for restless perfection. Their skills and passion only enhance the focused direction the Chraniacs are heading as a company. Nick’s depth of experience in managing operations and Matt’s proven track record in business development will continue to strategically propel us forward. We could not be more excited about what the future holds with them on board as fellow Principals.”
Matt Burden expressed his excitement about joining Chrane’s Ownership Team. “My Family and I are very thankful to Chris and Duane for this fantastic opportunity. The Chrane brand is known throughout the foodservice industry, and I am extremely excited to have earned the opportunity to help propel the Chraniac Nation to the next level. We are extremely committed to growing our business for the future to best support our employees, customers, and manufacturers.”
Nicholas Hughes, who has been with Chrane for nearly 12 years, shared his reflections on his journey and the significance of this new chapter noting, “I have been blessed to be a Chraniac for almost 12 years now. Many years ago, Chris and Duane asked me to join them for dinner as they had some ideas they wanted to bounce off me. Chrane was growing, and with that came more responsibilities for managing people, processes, and departments. They took a chance on me to help grow and manage the people and processes at Chrane, allowing them to focus on customer and organizational growth. It has been a career and personal goal for my wife, Rachael, and I to have ownership in this business we love. I am extremely excited for this opportunity and know we would not be in this position without an existing group of strong leaders, surrounded by the best team in the industry, pushing each other to be better every day. It is an honor to be in the seat that I am in today and will continue to be an honor for years to come.”
Christopher East, Principal & Co-Founder of Chrane Foodservice Solutions, additionally shared his enthusiasm for the addition of Matt and Nick to the Ownership Team with, “Having worked closely with both Nick for many years, and admired Matt’s successes as a former competitor, now business partner, I can say with certainty their leadership qualities create great value for Chrane, our Customers and Manufacturers. Matt’s dynamic approach to growth and innovation, paired with Nick’s mastery of Chrane’s operations and extensive industry experience, are exactly what we need to continue driving Chrane forward in an ever-changing industry. Their commitment to the team and the Chraniac culture we’ve built here is second to none.”
With the addition of Matt Burden and Nicholas Hughes to the Ownership Team, Chrane Foodservice Solutions is poised for continued success. Their leadership and passion for the foodservice industry will help shape the company’s future as it continues to provide Chrane’s highly valued Manufacturers and Customers with innovative solutions, exceptional service, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
For more information, please contact:
Christopher East
Principal
Chane Foodservice Solutions
Phone: 817-891-6274
Email: ceast@chranefs.com
Website: www.chranefs.com
About Chrane Foodservice Solutions, LLC:
Chane Foodservice Solutions LLC, is an industry leading Commercial Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Rep Agency, offering a wide range of products and services, designed to meet the needs of commercial kitchens in the Multi-Unit, Non-Commercial and General Market dining and hospitality establishments. With an unwavering commitment to quality, service, and innovation, Chrane strives to deliver unmatched value and expertise to the foodservice industry, through a drive of restless perfection.