Bright Penny Brewing Co. pairs signature craft beer with pizza

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, chats with Tory Williams, general manager of Bright Penny…

4th annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit to offer advice, tips to pizzeria operators

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit will take place July 30 and will feature a keynote address with the president and CEO of Donatos Pizza and a variety of…

There is nothing 'soft' about soft skills

by Felicia White — President, CHART

The skills frontline managers require are categorized as "hard" and "soft" skills. The "hard skills" (which I noted in my initial blog post) are those focused…

Beans & Brews hires trio of leaders

June 30, 2025

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse CEO Doug Willmarth has expanded the leadership team, appointing Chef Becca McIntyre as vice president of supply chain and…

Yum Brands promotes Chris Turner to CEO

June 17, 2025

Yum Brands has promoted its chief financial and franchise officer to CEO effective Oct. 1, 2025, according to a press release.

No tax on tips? Ask restaurant workers, not politicians

by Tal Clark — CEO, Instant Financial

Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, discusses findings from a survey revealing workers' opinions on eliminating taxes on tips.

Bobby's Burgers names Patrick Cunningham CDO

June 10, 2025

Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay has appointed Patrick Cunningham as chief development officer, a hire aimed at accelerating the brand's national expansion…

Paris Baguette promotes Nick Scaccio to CDO

June 9, 2025

Paris Baguette, a French-inspired bakery cafe franchise, has promoted Nick Scaccio to chief development officer. Scaccio, who previously served as the brand's…

Pinky Cole hires President for Slutty Vegan

June 6, 2025

Pinky Cole, founder and CEO of Atlanta-based Slutty Vegan, has named entrepreneur, investor and marketer Lauren Maillian as brand president.

Mooyah hires former Capriotti's exec to lead growth

June 4, 2025

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes has hired Michael Meche as its president. He previously served as chief restaurant officer for Capriotti's and Wing Zone…

Former Better Buzz Coffee COO takes lead role at Yoshinoya America

May 28, 2025

Yoshinoya America has appointed Paul Nishiyama as president. He most recently as chief operating officer at Better Buzz Coffee and previously held several…

Smoothie King CFO named president

May 23, 2025

Smoothie King has promoted CFO Gavin Felder as president, and he will retain his finance responsibilities as well.

Former Go To Foods exec joins Gong cha

May 22, 2025

Gong cha, a global global bubble tea brand, hired Michael Nedelkovich Jr. as vice president of U.S. non-traditional franchise development.

Founderology Forum introducing blog series: 'Developing front-line managers' leadership skills'

by Felicia White — President, CHART

Dr. Felicia White's blog series will reveal results from her research study exploring the connections between front-line restaurant managers receiving training…

Haven Hot Chicken founders find room for Nashville hot chicken brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Haven Hot Chicken has gone from four stores to nine in just 10 months. Learn how the Connecticut-based brand is growing from its co-founders in our latest…

Biggby's former CFO promoted to president

April 30, 2025

Biggby Coffee has promoted CFO Erin Kaylor to president.

Former Chipotle exec named Sweetgreen COO

April 30, 2025

Sweetgreen has hired Jason Cochran as COO. Effective May, he will oversee Field Operations and Operations Services and Innovation, reporting to co-founder and…

Taylor Wiederhorn named co-CEO of Fat Brands

April 30, 2025

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and 15 other restaurant concepts, has appointed Taylor Wiederhorn as…

7 Brew hires chief people officer

April 29, 2025

7 Brew, a drive-thru beverage concept, has hired Stephanie Quillen as its first chief people officer.

Charlie Morrison named CEO of Jersey Mike's

April 24, 2025

Jersey Mike's Subs has named Charlie Morrison as CEO. The former chairman and CEO of Wingstop has also served as CEO of Salad and Go and Pizza Inn, is taking…