Focus Brands adds to leadership team

May 20, 2022

Focus Brands, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon and, McAlister's Deli and Jamba, has appointed four senior leaders on the specialty…

District Taco hires franchise specialist to help with growth

May 18, 2022

District Taco, which is preparing to offer franchise opportunities within the next year, has hired Tina Gantz as VP of Franchise Development.

German Doner Kebab strengthens leadership team

May 18, 2022

Glasgow, Scotland-based German Doner Kebab has made two new appointments to its operations team. Nick Scovell, who served most recently as head of Franchise…

Clean Juice names COO

May 17, 2022

Charlotte-based Clean Juice has hired Tripp Setliff to COO. He will oversee all store operational initiatives including development, supply chain, training and…

Famous Toastery hires VP of Operations

May 13, 2022

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Famous Toastery, a 25-plus unit breakfast, brunch and lunch franchise, has hired Joe Gillie as VP of Operations, where he will…

Zaxby's hires chief people officer

May 11, 2022

Georgia-based Zaxby's has named Michelle Morgan as chief people officer, where she will elevate the brand's "People First" culture and strengthen guidance…

Guthrie's promotes COO, hires director of Operations

May 11, 2022

Guthrie's, a chicken-finger only restaurant brand, has promoted Matthew Myers to COO, and hired Mike Adams as director of Operations.

Mooyah taps former Sonic, Pizza Hut exec as VP of Marketing

May 5, 2022

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a 90-unit burger franchise, has tapped Sarah Beddoe as VP of Marketing. She previously worked for Pizza Hut, Sonic Drive-In…

Starbucks investing $1B in employees, customer experience

May 3, 2022

Starbucks Corporation is investing $1 billion to increase pay for workers, modernize training and collaboration and elevate the customer experience.

WOWorks welcomes back chief people officer

May 3, 2022

WOWorks, which owns Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek, has hired Jean Boland as chief people and culture officer, a…

Panera hires chief legal officer

May 2, 2022

Panera Bread has hired Marlene M. Gordon as SVP and chief legal officer. With over 20 years of industry experience, Gordon joins Panera from Fresh Del Monte…

Digital Technologies Reshaping Restaurant Operations

Operators are increasingly using digital devices to improve service, help manage labor challenges and gather insightful analytics.

Moe's hires Marketing, Operations VPs

April 28, 2022

Moe's Southwest Grill, owned by Focus Brands, has hired two senior leaders: Annica Conrad as VP of Marketing and Mike Smith as VP of Operations.

Whataburger names chief people officer

April 21, 2022

Whataburger has hired Peggy Rubenzer as SVP and chief people officer. She has over 30 years in the human resources industry, building people teams at True Food…

Oath Pizza, &pizza execs will talk hiring issues during virtual event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

April 21, 2022

Michael Lastoria, co-founder and CEO of &pizza, and Dave Jamieson, director of operations for Oath Pizza, will discuss “Labor Issues and Nouveau Ways to Hire…

Focus Brands continues 'digital transformation' with latest hire

April 21, 2022

Focus Brands, parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, has hired Tim Voss as chief…

Bonchon, Asian Box, Zoup Eatery leaders discuss hiring, retention best practices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Hiring and retention remains a critical issue plaguing the restaurant industry today. A panel of experts at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit…

Hero Brands appoints development director

April 19, 2022

Hero Brands, which owns German Doner Kebab, has appointed Salman Siddiqui as its group corporate development director, to help grow both brands. Siddiqui has…

Zaxby's names former Papa John's exec as COO

April 18, 2022

Georgia-based Zaxby's has hired Sharlene Smith as chief operating officer, effective April 25. Most recently, she served as vice president of operations…

Cowboy Chicken, Fazoli's, CKE Restaurant leaders offer insight on reducing labor shortage pains

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Artificial intelligence technology is proving to be a panacea to the restaurant industry’s labor challenges while also presenting a consistent way to drive…