Sweetgreen hires Rossann Williams as COO

February 6, 2024

Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen has appointed former Starbucks executive Rossann Williams as COO to oversee Operations, Real Estate, Development and Supply Chain.

Blaze Pizza brings on CMO

January 30, 2024

Blaze Pizza has welcomed Christian Kuhn as its CMO. Kuhn will support Blaze Pizza's continued growth with enhancements to its menu, ease of ordering and…

Swig hires CFO to lead growth

January 30, 2024

In preparation for 2024 expansion plans, Swig has named Bill Ayers as CFO. Ayers joins Swig with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and…

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue CEO talks diversity, equity and inclusion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

On this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Wolf Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group, talks to L&L Hawaiian Barbecue…

Chipotle adds 19K jobs

January 24, 2024

Chipotle Mexian Grill is looking to hire 19,000 employees for its upcoming "burrito season," the company's busiest time of year running from March to May…

Swig hires director of people

January 22, 2024

Utah-based Swig, the Home of the Original Dirty Soda, has named Angela Kavanaugh its director of People and Culture. Previously, Kavanaugh oversaw similar…

Paris Baguette shakes up leadership team

January 18, 2024

Koria-based Paris Baguette, which opened 43 cafes across the U.S. and Canada and signed over 100 franchises in 2023, is kicking off the new year with five…

Bonchon promotes chief growth officer to CEO

January 18, 2024

Bonchon has named former Chief Growth Officer Suzie Tsai as CEO of its U.S. business. She brings over 25 years of marketing and branding leadership experience…

Coke launches leadership training lab

January 17, 2024

The Coca-Cola Company has created the Coca-Cola Leader Lab, a people-centric leadership program that addresses attracting, developing and retaining an engaged…

MOD Pizza brings on new CEO

January 9, 2024

MOD Pizza has appointed Beth Scott as its CEO and a member of its board, according to a press release.

The Habit hires culinary director

January 9, 2024

The Habit Burger Grill has hired Chef Jason Triail as director of culinary innovation. Hailing from Long Island, he previously led culinary training at Yard…

Shake Shack's Randy Garutti retiring

December 11, 2023

Shake Shack Inc. CEO Randy Garutti is retiring next year after serving the company for over 20 years but will serve as an adviser through the end of 2024…

Rock N Roll Sushi names CEO, VP of Ops

December 8, 2023

Building on Rock N Roll Sushi's growth in the sushi space, the company has announced two additions to its executive lineup with Craig LeMieux joining as CEO…

Sprinkles promotes exec to COO

December 5, 2023

Sprinkles Bakeries and Picnik Restaurants has promoted Justin Murakami to COO, recognizing his contributions in steering operational growth and innovation…

Savory promotes 2 leaders to president, VP of finance

November 28, 2023

Savory, a private equity firm based in Utah, has promoted Tyler Nelson to president and Richie Stevens to VP of Finance for Savory Fund.

Freddy's adds Franchise Development VP

November 20, 2023

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has hired Nick Booras as a VP of Franchise Development, where he'll work with Franchise Development VP Mary Coots to…

How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes

Consistency is key to franchise success. Ensuring franchisees follow standardized procedures is key to maintaining that consistency.

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WOWorks, Craveworthy Brands, Cousins Maine Lobster execs talk menu optimization, strategy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Adam Terranova, senior director of growth for WOWorks, Jeremy Theisen, chief growth and development officer at Craveworthy Brands and Annie Tselikis, director…

Noodles & Co names former Panera president interim CEO

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 10, 2023

After reporting Tuesday that it was on its way to improving its financial performance, Noodles & Co announced Friday that CEO Dave Boennighausen was…

Chipotle hires 2 human resources VIPs

November 9, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill has hired Ilene Eskenazi as its chief human resources officer as well as Lois Alexis-Collins as chief people officer, field operations.