Staffing News & Media

Shake Shack names Stephanie Sentell as COO

June 17, 2024

Shake Shack Inc. has appointed Stephanie Sentell to the role of COO, effective July 1, 2024. A 23-year industry restaurant executive, Sentell most recently…

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Former Panera, CoreLife exec joins Noodles & Co

June 14, 2024

Noodles & Co. has hired Panera Bread's former chief concept officer, Scott Davis, as CCO.

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How Workstream helps reduce Gen Z turnover

June 11, 2024

Frustrated by high turnover among your Gen Z staff? You're not alone. Recruitment and retention are amongst restaurateurs' biggest complaints. Attracting and…

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Former Hopdoddy COO takes lead at Rusty Taco

June 5, 2024

Rusty Taco has hired Daniel Smith, the former COO at Hopdoddy Burger Bar, as its president.

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Restaurant employees want 'flexible hours, healthy work-life balance'

June 3, 2024

Flexible hours, a healthy work-life balance and camaraderie were just as important to workers in the hospitality industry as financial incentives, according to…

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Swig snags former Dutch Bros executive

June 3, 2024

With over 500 franchise units signed across the U.S. and Canada, Swig has hired Daniel Batty as chief development officer. For the past five years, Batty has…

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Farmer Boys bolsters leadership team

May 24, 2024

Farmer Boys, which has 100 locations, appointed Noah Chillingworth as CMO and promoted Gisel Villeda to VP of Human Resources.

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2024 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Innovation, nimbleness and creativity are three words that describe the 2024 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Judges used those terms to compare hundreds…

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Cousins Maine Lobster names president

May 16, 2024

Cousins Maine Lobster co-Founders Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac have made three leadership changes in support of expansion plans. Shaun Higgins, who joined…

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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop names CEO

May 14, 2024

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop has hired Jeff Galletly, the former VP and general manager of Tim Hortons USA, as CEO.

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How to make data your restaurant superpower

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

How can restaurants utilize all of their data and turn it into their superpower?

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Sip Fresh hires former Togo’s, Papa Murphy’s exec to lead development

May 9, 2024

Sip Fresh, a fruit-based specialty beverage concept, has appointed executive, Mike Norcup, as director of Franchise Development. "I am thrilled to join the…

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Smalls Sliders hires Don Crocker as CDO

April 29, 2024

Smalls Sliders has appointed Donald "Don" Crocker as the brand's chief development officer. Crocker will spearhead development strategy including identifying…

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Daddy's names president, CEO

April 24, 2024

California-based Daddy's Chicken Shack has made two changes to its leadership team. Tony Adams, who previously served as VP and chief of Staff for the chain's…

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Smalls Sliders appoints Julie Hauser-Blanner as COO

April 22, 2024

Smalls Sliders has appointed Julie Hauser-Blanner as COO. Hauser-Blanner will oversee the brand's daily operations, driving strategic initiatives to elevate…

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Former Shake Shack exec joins Just Salad

April 8, 2024

Just Salad has hired Andrew Marsallo, who formerly worked for Shake Shack and Pret A Manger, as director of real estate.

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Shake Shack names Rob Lynch as CEO

March 21, 2024

Rob Lynch, president and CEO of Papa John's International, is replacing Randy Garutti as Shake Shack CEO, effective May 20. Garutti, who announced his…

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Smashburger appoints former Starbucks exec as CEO

March 21, 2024

Smashburger, owned by Jollibee Group, has tapped Denise Nelsen as CEO, the company's first female CEO. "We are thrilled to welcome Denise Nelsen as…

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Navigating the benefits and challenges of labor-saving digital devices in foodservice

by Fast Casual

Pre-moistened disposable wipes are a quick and effective solution for maintaining the cleanliness of POS systems, self-serve kiosks, and digital screens as…

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Qdoba hires former Little Caesars CDO

March 18, 2024

Qdoba Mexican Eats has hired Jeremy Vitaro, former CDO of Little Caesars Pizza, to fill the same role at the 750-unit chain.

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