The Ins and Outs of HR Outsourcing: Part I

How fast casual operators can determine if the HR outsourcing model is right for them.

Spicy Pickle appoints new CEO

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April 18, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., operator of the fast casual restaurant chains Spicy Pickle in the United States and Bread Garden Urban Cafe in Canada, has…

Jamba Juice adds to executive management team

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April 13, 2010

Jamba Inc. has announced the appointment of two executives to help lead the company's ongoing transformation strategy. Appointed to the new position of…

Corner Bakery promotes John LaBarge to VP of Franchise Business

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March 31, 2010

Corner Bakery Cafe has promoted John LaBarge from director of franchise business to vice president of franchise business, representing Corner Bakery's…

The Top 7 most common wage and hour mistakes

How operators can avoid costly lawsuits and department of labor investigations.

The Top 7 most common wage and hour mistakes

How operators can avoid costly lawsuits and department of labor investigations.

Einstein Noah names new VP of Marketing, agency of record

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March 18, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it has named foodservice veteran Jeff Keune to the new position of vice president of marketing and…

Senate to review House-approved $15 billion jobs bill

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March 8, 2010

Late last week, the U.S. House passed its own version of a $15 billion jobs bill, following the Senate's passage of the bill in late February. The Senate is…

Smashburger to accelerate growth with new hire

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February 23, 2010

Sacramento-Calif.-based Doug Branigan was recently named as the company's new senior vice president of Franchise Operations.   Branigan brings to Smashburger…

Tropical Smoothie Café hires two performance improvement consultants

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February 22, 2010

Tropical Smoothie Café has announced that Kathleen Gehl and Bob Fischer have joined the company as performance improvement consultants to help local stores…

Smashburger to open in Sacramento, announces new hire

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February 18, 2010

Smashburger has announced it will open five new locations in the Sacramento area over the next two years.   "We are thrilled to bring Smashburger to the…

Gandolfo's deli lands Moe's co-founder as new COO

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February 15, 2010

Former Moe's Southwest Grill co-founder and Raving Brands executive Seth Salzman has been named Gandolfo's New York Delicatessen's new chief operating officer…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe adds dietitian

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February 9, 2010

Tropical Smoothie Café, a tropical-themed smoothie and sandwich chain with more than 285 locations, announced in a release that registered dietitian Darcie…

Einstein Noah names Rhonda Parish as general counsel

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January 25, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has appointed Rhonda J. Parish as chief legal officer and secretary, effective immediately. Parish succeeds Jill Sisson, who had…

Carrols Restaurant Group announces new executive marketing positions

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January 18, 2010

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. announced in a statement that it has added two senior marketing professionals to the company.   Todd Coerver, formerly vice…

Wingstop restructures management team

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January 7, 2010

In addition to celebrating 25 consecutive quarters of positive comp store sales, opening its first international restaurant in Mexico City and becoming the…

The brains behind the brands

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casual executives are known for blazing new trails. But who are the five to watch in 2010?  

Starbucks signs National Labor Relations Board settlement

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December 30, 2009

Starbucks has signed a settlement over three charges from National Labor Relations Board, according to an article in the Seattle Times.   As part of the…

Seattle's Best Coffee names new VP of Franchise Development

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December 10, 2009

Seattle's Best Coffee announced today that John M. Wuycheck has been named vice president, Franchise Business Development.   In this position, Wuycheck will…

The ROI in empowering front-line employees

by Mike Wittenstein — Customer Experience and Service Designer, Storyminers

Fast casual operators should focus on building customer relationships, and the sales will follow. Part II.