Voodoo Doughnuts adds 3 to leadership team

July 5, 2023

Voodoo Doughnut has hired three executives in hopes of propelling its growth trajectory. They include:

Smokey Bones promotes COO to president after CEO departs

June 29, 2023

Smokey Bones, a 62-unit casual brand that also operates two virtual kitchen brands — The Wing Experience and The Burger Experience — has promoted COO Hal…

Blaze Pizza adds 2 to executive team

June 22, 2023

Blaze Pizza has announced two additions to its leadership team. Kevin Moran has taken the position of chief development officer, while Johnny Tellez joins the…

Over half of Americans have negative view of tipping

June 22, 2023

A good number of Americans, 66%, have a negative view of tipping, and nearly one in three think the tipping culture is out of control.

Bad Ass Coffee hires industry vet as supply ops VP

June 20, 2023

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has hired Chris Webb as VP of supply operations. Mosty recently Web worked for Black Rifle Coffee Company and previously held…

Costa Vida hires former Brinker exec as EVP of strategic growth

June 19, 2023

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill has hired Wade Allen, the former SVP and chief digital officer at Brinker International, as EVP of strategic growth.

Salata promotes VP to president

June 16, 2023

Salata Salad Kitchen has promoted its former vice president of operations, Michele Maerz, to president, replacing Michelle Bythewood, who stepped into the role…

Study: Diners blame staffing shortages, environment for increased wait times, order inaccuracies

June 13, 2023

Restaurant diners are blaming a diminishing customer experience on labor shortages which, in turn, lead to increased wait times, order inaccuracies and…

BurgerFi appoints CFO

June 13, 2023

BurgerFi International Inc., owner of fast casual brands BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, has appointed Christopher Jones as CFO. He will…

Flame Broiler bolsters leadership team with VP of people

June 12, 2023

Flame Broiler, a Korean-inspired restaurant concept, has appointed Sherry Broesamle as VP of people. In the newly-created position, she will work with the…

Cousins Maine Lobster taps former Wendy's exec to lead development

June 9, 2023

In an effort to grow its food truck and brick-and-mortar business, Cousins Maine Lobster has hired Angela Coppler as head of development. The 14-year veteran…

Captain D's hires Steve Bailey as director of franchise development

June 9, 2023

Captain D's has named Steve Baily as director of franchise development, according to a press release.

Smashburger names interim president

June 8, 2023

Smashburger has named Jose Miñana Jr. as its interim president. Minana will replace Carl Bachmann upon his departure from the company on June 30, according to…

Untamed Brands hires Fair Chance Employment ambassador, chief commercial officer

June 7, 2023

Untamed Brands, which owns Hot Chicken Takeover, in Ohio, and Taim Mediterranean Kitchen across the East Coast, has created two positions — a Fair Chance…

Voice AI delivers more efficient, scalable restaurant operations

As restaurants struggle with labor gaps and operational hurdles created by a shortened staff with increased responsibilities, voice AI solutions can help…

Webinar: How to level up your people strategy in 2023

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

June 2, 2023

Restaurants are still touting hiring and retention as their biggest headaches. In a free webinar titled "Three Steps to Level Up Your People Strategy…

Charcuterie concept hires national accounts director to fuel franchise growth

May 31, 2023

Graze Craze, a charcuterie and graze-style fast casual concept, has hired sales veteran Ryan Papillo as director of national accounts. Reporting to Graze Craze…

BurgerFi hires former Smashburger president as CEO

May 30, 2023

BurgerFi International Inc., which owns BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, has hired Carl J. Bachmann, Smashburger's former president, as CEO.

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Former Starbucks, Jack in the Box executive joins Smoothie King as COO

May 25, 2023

Smoothie King has hired Camille Hymes as chief operating officer to help lead it through the next phase of national growth.