Flame Broiler bolsters leadership team with VP of people

June 12, 2023

Flame Broiler, a Korean-inspired restaurant concept, has appointed Sherry Broesamle as VP of people. In the newly-created position, she will work with the…

Cousins Maine Lobster taps former Wendy's exec to lead development

June 9, 2023

In an effort to grow its food truck and brick-and-mortar business, Cousins Maine Lobster has hired Angela Coppler as head of development. The 14-year veteran…

Captain D's hires Steve Bailey as director of franchise development

June 9, 2023

Captain D's has named Steve Baily as director of franchise development, according to a press release.

Smashburger names interim president

June 8, 2023

Smashburger has named Jose Miñana Jr. as its interim president. Minana will replace Carl Bachmann upon his departure from the company on June 30, according to…

Untamed Brands hires Fair Chance Employment ambassador, chief commercial officer

June 7, 2023

Untamed Brands, which owns Hot Chicken Takeover, in Ohio, and Taim Mediterranean Kitchen across the East Coast, has created two positions — a Fair Chance…

Voice AI delivers more efficient, scalable restaurant operations

As restaurants struggle with labor gaps and operational hurdles created by a shortened staff with increased responsibilities, voice AI solutions can help…

Webinar: How to level up your people strategy in 2023

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

June 2, 2023

Restaurants are still touting hiring and retention as their biggest headaches. In a free webinar titled "Three Steps to Level Up Your People Strategy…

Charcuterie concept hires national accounts director to fuel franchise growth

May 31, 2023

Graze Craze, a charcuterie and graze-style fast casual concept, has hired sales veteran Ryan Papillo as director of national accounts. Reporting to Graze Craze…

BurgerFi hires former Smashburger president as CEO

May 30, 2023

BurgerFi International Inc., which owns BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, has hired Carl J. Bachmann, Smashburger's former president, as CEO.

3 Steps to Level Up Your 2023 People Strategy

Join HourWork, the proven HR platform trusted by 10,000-plus quick service restaurants across the US, for their 2023 People Planning Webinar.

Former Starbucks, Jack in the Box executive joins Smoothie King as COO

May 25, 2023

Smoothie King has hired Camille Hymes as chief operating officer to help lead it through the next phase of national growth.

Bonchon promotes CFO to CEO

May 24, 2023

Bonchon, an Asian fast casual brand that recently landed No. 6 on the FastCasual's list of Top 100 Movers & Shakers, has appointed former Global CFO Bryan…

Free webinar to offer tips for recruitment, retention

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

May 23, 2023

Ask any restaurateur what their number one issue in- house is and they're likely to say recruitment and retention. Though more restaurant roles are being…

Panera preparing for IPO under new president

May 23, 2023

In preparation for its IPO, Panera Brands CEO Niren Chaudhary is stepping down to become chairman and handing the CEO reins to José Alberto Dueñas, who is…

Famous Toastery names VP of operations

May 17, 2023

Famous Toastery, a 25-unit better brunch franchise brand, has hired Rob Sterioti, the former director of New Restaurant Openings for Mooyah Burgers, Fries and…

Former Bonchon CEO takes lead at Shipley Do-Nuts

May 16, 2023

Shipley Do-Nuts has named Flynn Dekker as its CEO. The former CEO of Bonchon, a global franchisor of Korean chicken restaurants with over 420 locations in nine…

Dining 2023 Update: A Location Intelligence Perspective

During this free webinar, we leveraged the latest location intelligence to help understand the trends driving the full-service and wider dining sectors, from…

Highlights: Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2023

This past March, restaurant industry leaders gathered in Miami for the 7th annual Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.

FAT Brands names co-CEOs

May 12, 2023

Ken Kuick and Rob Rosen are now the top leaders at FAT Brands Inc.

The Great Greek hires VP of operations

May 10, 2023

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has appointed Angelo Freites to VP of operations. In his role he will oversee customer experience, unit-level profitability…