La Boulangerie hires former Which Wich exec as director of retail

August 1, 2018

Nicolas Bernadi, CEO of La Boulangerie de San Francisco, has hired Gabriel Moreno as senior director of retail, according to a press release. 

The Power of VEN-U Sensors

Restaurants, Warehouses, Tech Firms and other businesses can benefit from a 24/7 remote monitoring solution.

Even Stevens Sandwiches president leaves brand to launch fast casual group

July 26, 2018

Michael McHenry, former president of Even Stevens Sandwiches, left his position as president in early June 2018, to launch a new venture, The McHenry Group…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit welcomes Senior VP

July 25, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has appointed Kenn Miller as SVP of operations, according to a press release. 

Chef Chatter: How 1 chef relies on empathy to connect with team

Dan Stoller, senior R&D Chef, The Culinary Edge, discusses why being empathetic is an important to being a good chef and leader.

Back Yard Burgers welcomes new CEO

July 18, 2018

Back Yard Burgers has hired Scott Shotter as its CEO, according to a press release. 

Tender Greens promotes president to CEO

July 12, 2018

Tender Greens, based in Los Angeles, has promoted its president, Denyelle Bruno, to CEO. Bruno, who first joined the company in October 2017, will serve in a…

How Starbucks deployed 23,000 iPads for training

Mary Stumpf, lead of collaboration products and devices for Starbucks, saw the need for tablets in the workplace and decided to do something about it.

Taco Del Mar acquired by High Bluff Capital Partners

July 10, 2018

High Bluff Capital Partners has added Taco Del Mar to its portfolio, according to The Seattle Times. 

Fork & Salad promotes director of operations

July 10, 2018

Fork & Salad, a Maui-based fast casual specializing in Hawaiian flavors, has promoted Lauren Mann to director of operations and director of franchisee…

Five Guys, Panera among brands grilled by AGs on 'anti-poach pacts'

July 10, 2018

Did Little Caesars or any of seven other limited-service brands cut anti-poaching deals to prevent competitors from hiring away employees? That's the question…

Edible Arrangements snags Tropical Smoothie's CEO

July 10, 2018

Edible Arrangements has named Mike Rotondo, former CEO of Tropical Smoothie, as its CEO, according to a company press release.

B.Good welcomes CMO

July 9, 2018

B. Good, serving locally sourced burgers, bowls, salads and smoothies, has named Brent Feldman as CMO, according to a company press release. Feldman's main…

Chipotle closing 5 Pizza Locale units

June 28, 2018

Chipotle’s fast casual pizza brand, Pizzeria Locale, is a casualty of the chain’s turnaround plan. In an effort to increase sales and cut costs, CEO Brian…

Rascal House adds to executive team

June 26, 2018

Cleveland-based Rascal House has added Michael Tusberg as director of operations. He will improve and support Rascal House's growth plans by streamlining…

Tips and tricks for handling restaurant leadership stress

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Wellness Expert Heidi Smith drew big crowds at the NRA show in Chicago, seeking her lessons on stress reduction for restaurant leaders.

Will Chipotle's menu variety fly with customers?

June 22, 2018

It didn't take long for Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol to shake things up. The former Taco Bell CEO, who took over the CEO role from Founder Steve Ells in March…

Starbucks CEO calls brand's recent performance 'Not acceptable'

June 22, 2018

Starbucks is hoping its latest initiatives will spark a turnaround after seeing its shares fall 3 percent this week in relation to slowing U.S. sales and its…

Southern California gets 5,700-square-foot Blaze

June 22, 2018

La Verne, California, is the latest locale to get a Blaze Pizza location, opening this Friday in a 5,700- square-foot open kitchen restaurant with interior…

Mama Fu's expands executive team

June 21, 2018

Austin, Texas-based Mama Fu's has added three executives to its leadership team. Jamie Cohen, is now CMO; Hemesh Patel is director of delivery and guest…