Hero Brands promotes German Doner Kebab exec to grow all brands

November 2, 2021

London-based Hero Brands has promoted Jon Cullen from Group Franchise Recruitment & Development director at German Doner Kebab to chief development and…

Why Hopdoddy is embracing boomerangers to solve labor shortages

Kelly McCutcheon, VP of People for Hopdoddy Burger Bar,

Online training academy helping restaurateurs climb career ladder

October 28, 2021

Nearly half of hospitality professionals want more training and professional development opportunities, according to data from the 2020 State of Restaurant…

Starbucks commits to minimum wage increases

October 27, 2021

Starbucks hourly workers in the U.S. will average nearly $17 per hour next summer when the chain implements an increase to its minimum wage. All baristas will…

El Pollo Loco president taking CEO title at Zaxby's

October 26, 2021

Zaxby's co-founder Zach McLeroy is stepping down from his CEO role and will transition to chairman effective January 2022. Bernard Acoca, who has served as CEO…

Fast casual leaders: Off-premise dining more important than ever

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three restaurant executives discussed the rise of off-premise dining during the COVID-19 pandemic at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte…

Hellman and Friedman acquire NPD Group

October 20, 2021

Hellman and Friedman, a global private equity firm, has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire NPD, according to a press release.

McDonald's exec to talk about diversity, inclusion at 1-day QSR event

Ariane Panter, senior director of global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and corporate function support at McDonald’s, will discuss diversity…

Farmer Boys names CMO

October 13, 2021

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based fast casual chain, has appointed restaurant industry veteran Joe Adney to serve as VP and CMO, according to a company…

Overcoming the Impact of First Impression Bias in the Interview Process

Learn how to eliminate first impression bias to create a more equitable hiring process.

7 ways Smoothie King president prevents labor shortages

Dan Harmon, who has been president and COO of Smoothie King since 2017, reveals the seven ways he and his team retain employees.

Fourth acquiring Snagajob applicant tracking, onboarding tools

October 8, 2021

Workforce and inventory solutions provider Fourth is acquiring Snagajob's applicant tracking and onboarding solutions, People Matter and Hiring Manager, in a…

Luna Grill snags former Corner Bakery exec

September 30, 2021

Luna Grill has named Tony Reaman CFO.

Freddy's adds 3 execs to leadership team

September 29, 2021

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has named Laura Rueckel as CMO and and Erin Walter as VP of Brand Marketing. Additionally, the Wichita, Kansas-based…

Indeed, OpenTable team up to accelerate U.S. restaurant recovery

September 29, 2021

Job site Indeed and reservation company OpenTable are launching a month-long U.S. hiring initiative called Interview Days: Restaurant Jobs, which begins on…

Survey finds restaurants now paying average wage of $13.50 plus tips

September 27, 2021

According to a new survey conducted by One Fair Wage, a national nonprofit organization that advocates on behalf of service workers, more than 1,60…

Former Pieology CEO takes lead role at Marugame Udon

September 22, 2021

Japan-based Marugame Udon has named Gregg Imamoto, the former CEO of Pieology, as CEO of U.S. operations, according to a company press release.

Retailers challenged by ‘ghosting’ employees

September 21, 2021

The advent and continuation of the coronavirus has made hiring and retaining employees a tough challenge for all businesses big and small, and now a new trend…

4 ways tech can cut labor costs

by Morgan Harris

A healthy restaurant profit margin is dependent on controlling key expenses such as food and labor costs. Today's restaurant technology tools can help optimize…

Rubio's hiring 1,000 workers

September 20, 2021

In hopes of filling 1,000 jobs, Rubio's Coastal Grill is planning a company-wide hiring event Wednesday in California, Arizona and Nevada. Applicants may visit…