Velvet Taco hires 1st COO

September 28, 2022

Dallas-based Velvet Taco has hired Michael Pereira, who previously served in senior operational leadership roles at Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, Grand Lux Café, The…

HOA Brands hires CDO

September 26, 2022

HOA Brands, the franchisor and operator of Hooters and its fast casual concept, Hoots Wings, has appointed Michael Arrowsmith as its chief development officer.

Dillas Quesadillas hires former Raising Cane's marketing exec

September 19, 2022

Dillas Quesadillas, a North Texas-based restaurant chain featuring cooked-to-order quesadillas and scratch-made dipping sauces, has hired Adam Reed as its…

Business Leaders Need to "Act Their Wage"

According to Google Trends, searches for “quiet quitting” were non-existent until a month ago. Now, it’s everywhere – on TikTok, where the concept has helped…

Earl Enterprises snags former Darden, Chuck E Cheese president

September 14, 2022

Scooter's Coffee taps former Papa John's exec to lead digital marketing

September 8, 2022

To advance digital marketing initiatives, Scooter's Coffee has hired Mitch Walden, formerly of Papa John's, AutoZone and O'Reilly Auto Parts, as senior…

How to Improve Teamwork in Your Restaurant

Teamwork is vital to increasing efficiency in restaurants. The more your team works together, the more efficient they will be, and the more revenue your…

6 Tips to Improve Restaurant Efficiency

At the end of 2021, there were 14.5 million people working in the restaurant industry. While this is still 1 million less than the industry’s pre-pandemic…

Freddy's adds to leadership team

September 5, 2022

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has named Brian Wise as COO and Jerry Kunz as VP of finance.

Why restaurants are dropping phone lines for voice bot systems

September 1, 2022

More restaurants are replacing direct phone lines with voice bots to allow workers to focus on serving, cooking and internal operations.

Michigan Chipotle workers join union

August 29, 2022

Workers at a Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lansing, Michigan, have voted to form a union with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, making it the first of…

Focus Brands brings on restaurant category president, Schlotzsky's chief brand officer

August 26, 2022

Focus Brands, parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, has promoted Shelley Harris…

Big Chicken adds to leadership lineup

August 25, 2022

On the heels of its first franchised location opening, and several more to follow in the second half of 2022, Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken has added a…

WOWorks hires 2 culinary VPs

August 25, 2022

WOWorks has appointed Cole Thompson as VP of culinary for Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina. WOWorks…

Bluestone Lane taps former Sweetgreen leader, Retail Zoo execs

August 24, 2022

Bluestone Lane, an Australian-inspired cafe, has hired Amy Hom as COO and chief people officer and Jack Brennan as VP of supply chain and strategic projects.

Famous Toastery hires celebrity chef to lead culinary team

August 24, 2022

Famous Toastery, a 26-unit fast casual brand, has hired Jennifer Brule, a classically trained chef and nationally published food writer, to lead its culinary…

Sonny’s BBQ names Billy Brewer as COO

August 18, 2022

Maitland, Florida-based Sonny's BBQ has promoted Billy Brewer from VP of operations to COO.

Doner Shack appoints director of global franchise

August 18, 2022

Doner Shack, a Berlin-inspired street-food concept, has appointed Nil Naik as director of global franchise to help it expand globally, according to a company…

Naf Naf hires CMO

August 17, 2022

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill has hired Nico Nieto as CMO to grow its owned and third-party channels as well as digital capabilities, customer acquisition…

Panera appoints CFO

August 12, 2022

Panera Brands Inc., which includes Panera Bread as well as Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Brands, has hired Konrad Meyer as chief financial officer to…