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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…
read nowPotbelly strengthens turnaround strategy with VP, CMO
June 14, 2018
Potbelly Cooperation has appointed Brandon Rhoten as VP and CMO, according to a company press release.
read nowWahlburgers CEO resigning, CFO to take the lead
June 11, 2018
Wahlburgers CEO Rick Vanzura has resigned his position to accept a CEO position with another restaurant chain. Vanzura will remain with the company through…
read nowB.GOOD pulls former Dunkin' Brands exec into CEO spot
June 6, 2018
An eight-year Dunkin' Brands leader is stepping into the top leadership spot at B.GOOD, according to a press release from the the company. New CEO Chris Fuqua…
read nowTorchy's Tacos hires CFO, COO
May 31, 2018
Torchy's Tacos has hired Ryan Moore as as its CFO and Joel Ross as its COO, according to a company press release. "I am excited that both Ryan and Joel…
read nowThe Lost Cajun appoints COO, CDO
May 30, 2018
The Lost Cajun, based in Louisiana, has appointed two executives, with nearly 60 years of combined experience, to help grow the brand. Richard Berns is now…
read nowJAB acquires Pret a Manger
May 29, 2018
JAB, the global investment firm that purchased Panera Bread in 2017, is adding the UK's Pret A Manger to its portfolio. Pret, which has a strong presence in…
read nowChipotle CEO: Moving HQ to California will fuel growth
May 23, 2018
Chipotle Mexican Grill is moving its headquarters to Newport Beach, California. "We have a tremendous opportunity at Chipotle to shape the future of our…
read nowThe Lost Cajun moving HQ to New Orleans
May 23, 2018
The Lost Cajun, originally based in Colorado, is moving its headquarters to Louisiana, according to a company press release.
read nowIs Noodles & Co on the path to recovery?
May 10, 2018
Noodles & Company reported today that it suffered a net loss of $3.6 million for Q1, ending April 2018, but it was a significant improvement over 2017's…
read nowSubway CEO stepping down
May 3, 2018
Subway CEO Suzanne Greco is retiring June 30, with the faltering chain's current Chief Business Development Officer Trevor Haynes stepping into the interim…
read nowFormer Jack in the Box president named CEO of Boston Market
May 1, 2018
Frances Allen is replacing George Michel as CEO of Boston Market, according to a company press release.
read nowChicken Salad Chick adds catering director
April 26, 2018
Chicken Salad Chick has appointed Barbara Blackwell as director of catering. In her new role, she will oversee the brand’s catering operations and spearhead…
read nowWahlburgers selling burgers at US grocery stores
April 24, 2018
Wahlburgers is collaborating with ARKK Food Company to develop a retail product line that includes ground beef, pre-formed patties, pre-formed sliders and…
read nowMod Pizza promotes 3 executives
April 16, 2018
Mod Pizza has promoted COO Paul Twohig to president and COO, Megan Hansen to senior vice president of people and Lisa Luebeck to senior vice president of legal…
read nowFazoli's franchisees break 12 growth records
April 13, 2018
Fazoli's announced this week 12 franchise sales records at its franchisee-owned restaurants during the first quarter of 2018, with plans to open up to seven…
read nowSnappy Salads saves environment from 1.3M plastic straws
April 13, 2018
Legislators and environmentalists across the country are calling for awareness around plastic straws and the detrimental effects on landfills and coastlines.
read nowPotbelly Sandwich Shop opens catering kitchen in Plano, Texas
April 11, 2018
Potbelly Sandwich Shop in Plano, Texas, has opened a catering kitchen — the chain's third, according to a press release. Others are in Chicago and northern…
read nowChipotle commits to reducing waste
April 9, 2018
Chipotle Mexican Grill is setting some pretty high standards when it comes to taking care of the planet, announcing today it will divert half of all restaurant…
read nowFree webinar: Sonny's BBQ CIO will give inside look behind brand's switch to cloud-based POS
April 5, 2018
Switching to a cloud-based POS system helped Sonny's BBQ streamline operations and boost customer engagement, a story that Sonny's CIO Joe Tenczar will share…
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