The Habit hires culinary director

January 9, 2024

The Habit Burger Grill has hired Chef Jason Triail as director of culinary innovation. Hailing from Long Island, he previously led culinary training at Yard…

Shake Shack's Randy Garutti retiring

December 11, 2023

Shake Shack Inc. CEO Randy Garutti is retiring next year after serving the company for over 20 years but will serve as an adviser through the end of 2024…

Rock N Roll Sushi names CEO, VP of Ops

December 8, 2023

Building on Rock N Roll Sushi's growth in the sushi space, the company has announced two additions to its executive lineup with Craig LeMieux joining as CEO…

Sprinkles promotes exec to COO

December 5, 2023

Sprinkles Bakeries and Picnik Restaurants has promoted Justin Murakami to COO, recognizing his contributions in steering operational growth and innovation…

Savory promotes 2 leaders to president, VP of finance

November 28, 2023

Savory, a private equity firm based in Utah, has promoted Tyler Nelson to president and Richie Stevens to VP of Finance for Savory Fund.

Freddy's adds Franchise Development VP

November 20, 2023

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has hired Nick Booras as a VP of Franchise Development, where he'll work with Franchise Development VP Mary Coots to…

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WOWorks, Craveworthy Brands, Cousins Maine Lobster execs talk menu optimization, strategy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Adam Terranova, senior director of growth for WOWorks, Jeremy Theisen, chief growth and development officer at Craveworthy Brands and Annie Tselikis, director…

Noodles & Co names former Panera president interim CEO

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

November 10, 2023

After reporting Tuesday that it was on its way to improving its financial performance, Noodles & Co announced Friday that CEO Dave Boennighausen was…

Chipotle hires 2 human resources VIPs

November 9, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill has hired Ilene Eskenazi as its chief human resources officer as well as Lois Alexis-Collins as chief people officer, field operations.

Shipley Do-nuts names CFO, VP of Operations

November 8, 2023

Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts has hire a CFO and VP of Operations to fuel expansion plans. Brad Reynolds, who previously served as the CFO at Blaze Pizza and…

5 reasons to visit Kansas City for Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, produced by Networld Media Group, will host its eighth annual event there in Kansas City, March 24-26. The…

Starbucks cutting turnover rates via benefit enhancements

November 6, 2023

Starbucks employees working an average of 20 hours per week now have faster access to paid vacation, raises, financial well-being and skills-building benefits…

PrimoHoagies hires director of business development

November 3, 2023

PrimoHoagies has hired Lauren Tesche-Johnson as director of business development. In her previous role, she served as the sales director for ThirdWaveRX, a…

Scooter's promoting president to CEO

November 2, 2023

Scooter's Coffee President Joe Thornton will take over as CEO, effective Jan. 1, succeding Todd Graeve, who is retiring at the end of the year.

Capriotti’s, Wing Zone, Swamp Dawg, Goodcents execs talk growth with lean teams

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant labor shortages have become a pervasive issue, affecting both corporate and store-level operations. Three restaurant executives discussed labor…

Playa Bowls appoints former Schlotzsky's VP as CMO

October 24, 2023

Playa Bowls, a superfruit bowl shop specializing in acai, pitaya, mango, green and coconut bowls as well as smoothies, juices, cold brew, has hired Nicolle…

How diversity became Shake Shack's key ingredient

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Shake Shack set big goals for diversity. At the Fast Casual Executive Summit, Idris Stover, director of diversity, equity inclusion and engagement, discussed…

El Pollo Loco hires former Qdoba exec as CMO

October 6, 2023

El Pollo Loco Inc. has hired Jill Adams as CMO. The former SVP of Marketing at Qdoba previously worked at Jack in the Box but mostly recently served as VP of…

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse taps former Del Taco president as CEO

October 4, 2023

As part of its strategy for nationwide expansion, Beans & Brews Coffeehouse has hired Del Taco's former president Chad Gretzema as CEO. During his tenure…