NRA applauds workforce advancement initiative

March 30, 2022

The National Restaurant Association is supporting a program, The Essential Workers for Economic Advancement, created under the Essential Workers for Economic…

5 ways to find, attract, retain high performers for your restaurant

Matt Rolfe, an author, coach, speaker, and entrepreneur who mentors the top 10% of the hospitality industry, shares advice on finding and keeping talent.

Shipley Donuts taps former Krispy Kreme exec as supply chain EVP

March 25, 2022

Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts has hired Jim Fisher, the former senior director of global strategic sourcing at Krispy Kreme, as SVP of Supply Chain. Prior to…

Scooter’s Coffee hires chief strategy officer

March 24, 2022

Scooter's Coffee has promoted Richard Heyman to chief strategy officer, where he will oversee information technology, real estate and construction, as well as…

Former Yum Brands CEO joins Thanx

March 23, 2022

Greg Creed, former Yum Brands CEO, is joining Thanx, a loyalty and guest engagement platform, as an advisor for the CEO and board, according to a press release.

Paris Baguette hires former Sodexo director as executive chef

March 22, 2022

Paris Baguette has hired Andre Fuehr as executive chef to lead the chain's team of bakers and cakers, support growth goals and lean into customer insights to…

Urban Plates helping employees find child-care services

March 18, 2022

To support the needs of employees with children, California-based Urban Plates has partnered with TOOTRiS to help its 650 employees find child care. Through…

Torchy's founder returns to CEO role

March 17, 2022

Torchy's Tacos founder Mike Rypka has returned to lead the Austin-based brand as CEO.

WOWorks announces 'biggest technology upgrade in company history'

March 16, 2022

WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek, has deployed its biggest technology upgrade in…

Qdoba adds 3 execs to leadership team

March 16, 2022

Qdoba Mexican Eats has added three industry leaders to its development team. Former Sonic executive Lori Osley is the chain's VP of Franchise Development, Kyle…

Fazoli's names president as Carl Howard retires

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Doug Bostick, who has been with Fazoli's for the past 21 years, will serve as president and shares his plans for growing the brand.

Starbucks names Howard Schultz interim CEO

March 16, 2022

Starbucks CEO and President Kevin Johnson is retiring after a 13-year tenure at the company, including the last five years as CEO, according to a company press…

Beatnic introduces 'industry-leading' parental leave policies

March 15, 2022

In honor of Women's History Month, New York City-based Beatnic has launched parental leave policies that put employees and their families first, Catey Mark…

German Doner Kebab names UK director

March 15, 2022

Glasgow, Scotland-based German Doner Kebab has appointed Sofia Dimen as managing director for the U.K. to help expand its presence there.

Wingstop CEO resigns

March 15, 2022

Wingstop Chairman and CEO Charlie Morrison has resigned to take the CEO role at Arizona-based Salad And Go, where he serves on its board of directors.

Starbucks announces plans for more inclusive stores

March 14, 2022

Starbucks is hoping to create more inclusive environments by adding 1,000 Starbucks Community Stores, which are led by employees who directly connect to the…

Wing Zone names VP of Operations

March 10, 2022

In an effort to help it launch Wing Zone 2.0, the chain has added several members — Myles Gift, Per Hoddelius, Richard Colantuono and Jason Byrd, Laura Pacino…

Erbert & Gerbert's names COO

March 10, 2022

Erbert & Gerbert's, a Midwest-based fast casual restaurant sandwich shop has promoted his VP of Brand Development and Strategy to COO.

German Doner Kebab appoints global COO

March 2, 2022

German Doner Kebab has appointed Daniel Bunce, the brand's former managing director for German GDK UK and Europe, as its global COO to spearhead the brand's…

Former Schlotzsky's CBO takes over same role at Moe's

March 2, 2022

Focus Brands, the parent company of Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli and Schlotzsky's, has appointed Tory…