Four Foods Group invests in young entrepreneurs' startup

February 24, 2017

Four Foods Group announced its all-cash acquisition of The Soda Shop on Jan. 31 in a company press release.

Pei Wei puts former NPC COO in corner office

February 21, 2017

Former NPC International chief operating officer John J. Hedrick has taken the reins of pan-Asian fast casual brand Pei Wei  as of Jan. 30.

4 metrics every restaurant should track

You may be running a well-structured training program for new staff in the hopes that they’ll learn quickly and become more productive, but you might be…

Marco's promotes EVP to COO

February 16, 2017

Marco's has promoted former Executive Vice President of Operations Tony Libardi to the position of COO for the chain. The move brings marketing, employee…

Fazoli's taps former Wal-Mart exec for key finance role

February 10, 2017

Three finance executives are filling new leadership roles at Fazoli's. The list includes Wal-Mart's former Senior Director of Global Treasury, David Hasler…

Juice It Up taps former franchise exec as VP of operations

February 9, 2017

John Bifone is joining Juice It Up as its new VP of operations and will direct several initiatives intended to drive Juice It Up's growth plan, according to a…

90-year-old takes Pancheros' franchise of the year award

February 8, 2017

The 2016 Pancheros Franchisee of the Year Award goes to 90-year-old Bob Thomson, an entrepreneur and franchise veteran, according to a press release.

Captain D's promotes 2 execs to key roles

February 8, 2017

Captain D's leadership has announced that Janet Duckham and Nancy Ward have been promoted to chief supply chain officer and vice president of training…

Wahlburgers makes good on Orlando expansion plans

February 7, 2017

Waterford Lakes Town Center welcomed a Wahlburgers location to Orlando, owned and operated by Franchisee Gina Buell, according to a press release 

105 organizations to Congress: Reject Hardee's CEO for labor secretary

January 30, 2017

A coalition of more than 100 groups representing food chain employees, as well as corporate accountability and environmental organizations is calling on U.S.

Grabbagreen and Dustin Wilson open Thousand Oaks unit

January 27, 2017

Grabbagreen, a healthy fast casual food and juice concept, is entering the California market for the first time under the leadership of franchisee Dustin…

Wayback Burgers' franchising and procurement hires 2, promotes 1

January 27, 2017

Wayback Burgers is hiring on two new members to its procurement and franchise development team and also promoting a veteran leader into a vice president role.

3 Ways to Optimize Labor Efficiencies and Cut Costs

Operators are facing high turnover rates and new regulatory pressures, making the task of managing labor costs increasingly more difficult. There are steps…

Webinar: How Which Wich engages frontline employees

January 26, 2017

Technology trends are continually launching that have the power to drastically affect your business model as well as how you communicate with and engage…

Dickey's expands in the Northeast

January 17, 2017

Southern barbecue concept Dickey's Barbecue Pit is pushing north, according to a press release. The chain signed agreements with owners and operators in…

Captain D's names CMO

January 17, 2017

Captain D's has named former Papa John's, Arby's and Pizza Hut marketing executive, Bob Kraut to its top marketing spot, according to a news release. As the…

Charlotte served some Grabbagreen

January 16, 2017

Grabbagreen debuted its Charlotte location under the care of Jeff and Nancy Adams of JNZR Investments, according to a press release. Located at 210 East Trade…

Zoup spoons out soup in Pittsburgh

January 16, 2017

Pittsburgh soup lovers can get Zoup soups when the concept opens in Fox Chapel Plaza next month, according to a press release.

Dickey's to open 4 Washington locations

January 12, 2017

Texas native Dan Pelfrey was striving to bring some of his hometown barbecue to Washington, and to make it happen he signed a contract with Dickey's Barbecue…

Grabbagreen opens first Colorado location

December 21, 2016

Tim Johnson of Green Cherry Hills, LLC made Grabbagreen's Colorado dream a reality, according to a press release. An Orange Theory Fitness franchisee and…