Main Squeeze COO promoted to chief dietitian officer

September 25, 2023

Main Squeeze Juice Co., a juice bar and smoothie franchise based in New Orleans, has promoted COO Julie Canseco to its newly created role of chief dietitian…

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches hires CMO

September 25, 2023

San Francisco-based Ike's Love & Sandwiches has hired Robert Lane, an 11-year veteran of Burger Lounge, as CMO. Prior to his tenure at Burger Lounge, he…

la Madeleine hires former Wingstop exec to lead franchising

September 21, 2023

French-founded and French-owned la Madeleine has appointed Mark Ramage as senior director of franchise development, effective immediately. Ramage has held…

White Castle Unwrapped: Navigating Efficiency through Technology in Multi-Site Operations

Watch now and embark on a journey to unlock the secrets behind White Castle's technological prowess and efficiency-driven success!

Zunzi's hires VP of Operations

September 6, 2023

Zunzi's, a Savannah-based fast casual concept known for sandwiches, has hired Kevin Nelson as vice president of operations. Nelson, who has worked for Five…

Bonchon appoints chief growth officer

September 1, 2023

Bonchon, an Asian fusion fast casual concept, has appointed Suzie Tsai to lead Bonchon U.S. as chief growth officer. "As we look at our next stage of growth…

Pokeworks names 1st female CEO

August 30, 2023

Pokeworks' former CFO Regina Cheung is now CEO, replacing Steve Heeley, who held the role since August 2021. "I like to think of myself as a servant leader…

Chipotle recruiting 7K workers via social media

August 29, 2023

With fall being the start of the Chipotle Mexican Grill's second-busiest season combined with the opening of over 250 restaurant this year, Chipotle is using…

Craveworthy hires VP of digital technology

August 28, 2023

Craveworthy Brands, the parent company of Wing It On, The Budlong, Krafted Burger + Tap, Genghis Grill, BD's Mongolian Grill and Flat Top Grill, has hired…

Former Kitchen United CEO takes lead role at Dog Haus

August 28, 2023

Former Kitchen United CEO Michael Montagano will become the first CEO of Dog Haus, where he has served on the Board of Directors for the past three years and…

Sweetgreen hires 2 former Chipotle execs

August 25, 2023

Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen has added two people to the leadership team — Chad Brauze as head of culinary, and Michael Kotick, as VP and head of marketing.

Taziki's adds 2 execs to leadership team

August 16, 2023

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe has added a pair of industry experts to its executive leadership team — Robert Brown, VP of operations, and Lynn Edwards, VP of…

Panera hires CFO

August 15, 2023

Panera Brands Inc., which includes Panera Bread as well as Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Brands, has hired Paul Carbone as CFO.

Leasecake founder steps down as CEO, takes on CDO role

August 15, 2023

Leasecake, a provider of lease management and lease accounting solutions for the restaurant and retail industries, has promoted Scott Williamson from COO to…

Yogurtland president steps down, franchise guru joins leadership team

August 14, 2023

Yogurtland president Sam Yoon is stepping away from his day-to-day role to join a non-profit foundation that he and his wife have supported for many years. He…

How Voice AI Is Driving Customer Satisfaction And Growth

Join SoundHound and Oracle Food & Beverage as they discuss how voice AI for restaurant ordering is expediting sales in a way that drives growth while…

Brix welcomes VP of franchise sales, development

August 7, 2023

Dallas-based Brix Holdings LLC, which owns Friendly's Restaurant Co., Red Mango, Orange Leaf, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen, SouperSalad and Pizza Jukebox, has…

Salata's former president fills same role at Nation’s Giant Hamburgers

August 3, 2023

Northern California-based Nation's Giant Hamburgers, a 70-year-old breakfast, burger and pie chain, has snagged former Salata Salad Kitchen President Michelle…

Oakberrry snags former Popeyes execs

August 1, 2023

Oakberry, purveyors of açaí bowls and smoothies, has hired Bruno Cardinali as global head of marketing and Leandro Gasparin as head of business, North America.

Former Taco Bell CEO joins Craveworthy

July 31, 2023

Craveworthy Brands, the parent company of Wing It On, The Budlong, Krafted Burger + Tap, Genghis Grill, BD's Mongolian Grill and Flat Top Grill, has added…