Staffing News & Media

Wild Eggs co-founder returns as SVP of operations

March 18, 2024

Wild Eggs co-Founder JD Rothberg has returned to the Louisville-based breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant chain, as SVP of operations.

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Robeks hires Dawn Eriksen-Foy as VP of Franchise Sales

February 27, 2024

Los Angeles-based Robeks, known for its fresh smoothies, juices, acai bowls and premium toasts, has appointed Dawn Eriksen-Foy as its VP of Franchise Sales.

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Captain D’s taps Nan Ward as COO

February 23, 2024

Nan Ward has been promoted to chief operating officer at Captain D's.

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At the Watercooler with Tal Clark of Instant Financial

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, joined a start up team in the fintech space to be involved with businesses that create solutions focused on improving the…

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How disinfectant wipes can improve foodservice cleanliness, training

by Fast Casual

The advent of single-use, disposable wipes has revolutionized the way that cleaning and sanitation practices are carried out in the foodservice industry…

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At the Watercooler with Peter Vogel of vLoyalty

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Peter Vogel, CRO at vLoyalty, says loyalty programs don't have to be complicated to be effective.

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Hilton executive joins Focus Brands Board of Directors

February 12, 2024

Focus Brands, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli and Schlotzsky's, has added Phil Cordell to…

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani brings on 1st CTO

February 8, 2024

David Denton. Photo: Slice House by Tony Gemignani Slice House by Tony Gemignani has hired David Denton as fractional chief technology officer. The…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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