Staffing News & Media

The Red Chickz hires Development VP

February 3, 2025

California-based The Red Chickz has hired Spencer Sabatasso as VP of Development.

Shake Shack hires CGO, CCO

January 30, 2025

Shake Shack Inc. has hired Steph So as chief growth officer and Luke DeRouen as chief communications officer. Both will report to CEO Rob Lynch. Shake Shack's…

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Smoothie King appoints Claudia Schaefer as CMO

January 29, 2025

Smoothie King has hired Claudia Schaefer as its chief marketing officer, where she'll focus on defining the brand's purpose and positioning by leveraging…

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Ike's Love & Sandwiches paying employees daily

January 23, 2025

Ike's Love & Sandwiches is partnering with DailyPay to give employees access to pay as they earn it.

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Ziggi's hires CMO, CTO

January 21, 2025

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee has hired Stacey Kane and Tom Seeker as fractional CMO and CTO, respectively.

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HMS Growth founder named La Madeleine's president

January 14, 2025

La Madeleine, a French-founded neighborhood cafe and bakery, has named John Dillon as president. Dillon most recently served as founder and principal lead at…

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Shake Shack names CIO

January 10, 2025

Shake Shack Inc. has appointed Justin Mennen, Rite Aid's former EVP and chief digital and technology officer, to oversee its technology initiatives.

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Swig snags Sonic president to lead growth

January 7, 2025

Swig has hired former Sonic Drive-In President Todd Smith as chief commercial officer. Smith started his career over 20 years ago at Yum! Brands in brand…

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Luna Grill hires 1st CMO

December 5, 2024

Luna Grill Mediterranean Kitchen has named Billy Grenham as its first CMO.

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GoTo Foods hires chief commercial officer

November 18, 2024

GoTo Foods, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, has hired former IHOP CMO…

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3 tips for hiring the right manager

by Vivian Wang — Founder & CEO, LANDED

Every restaurant needs a great manager. Having the right team is crucial to scaling revenue and achieving business longevity

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Moe's promotes VP to CBO

November 14, 2024

GoTo Foods, formerly known as Focus Brands and parent company Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's…

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Chipotle names Scott Boatright to CEO role

November 12, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill has appointed Scott Boatwright as chief executive officer and a member of the board. Prior to being named Interim CEO in August to…

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How restaurants can use data to maximize financial management, performance

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

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit examined how restaurants can use coaching, technology and other tools to maximize coaching, location collaboration…

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Former CKE, Papa Johns exec leading Tropical Smoothie Cafe

November 5, 2024

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has hired Max Wetzel, the former CKE Restaurants Holdings CEO and Papa Johns COO, as its CEO. He succeeds Charles Watson, who is leaving…

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Former Domino's exec trades pizza for 'Noodles'

October 31, 2024

Noodles & Co has hired former Domino's executive Stephen Kennedy as EVP of marketing to lead strategy and customer growth initiatives. "Stephen is a…

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Qdoba hires former Applebee's exec

October 28, 2024

Qdoba hired Kevin Carroll, the former COO of Applebee's, to serve as chief operating officer. He will oversee the brand's nearly 800 restaurants.

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Togo's promotes CFO to CEO

October 21, 2024

Togo's Sandwiches has appointed its CFO, Matt Dowling, to CEO, following Glenn Lunde's decision to step down. Dowling has held dual positions previously while…

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Rusty Taco hires marketing director, operational support

October 10, 2024

Rusty Taco has added three executives to its leadership team including the appointment of the brand's director of marketing, Natalie Johnson. Roland Wayment…

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Salad House appoints CMO

October 3, 2024

New Jersey-based Salad House, a fast casual health-focused franchise, has appointed its first chief marketing officer, Rev Ciancio.

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