Organization
Middleby earns an overall Lower Risk rating because it largely avoids letting political activism dictate its governance and mostly steers clear of discriminatory philanthropic practices. However, it shows notable weaknesses in employment protection and moderate concerns in cancellations and advocacy bias, which slightly offset its otherwise business-focused, non-partisan approach.
The Middleby Corporation is a publicly traded American company based in Elgin, Illinois. The company manufactures commercial cooking equipment, industrial processing equipment, and residential appliances. The commercial cooking equipment side of Middleby does business with 97 out of the top 100 food service chains in the United States and internationally.
