Starbucks announces plans for more inclusive stores

March 14, 2022

Starbucks is hoping to create more inclusive environments by adding 1,000 Starbucks Community Stores, which are led by employees who directly connect to the…

Wing Zone names VP of Operations

March 10, 2022

In an effort to help it launch Wing Zone 2.0, the chain has added several members — Myles Gift, Per Hoddelius, Richard Colantuono and Jason Byrd, Laura Pacino…

Erbert & Gerbert's names COO

March 10, 2022

Erbert & Gerbert's, a Midwest-based fast casual restaurant sandwich shop has promoted his VP of Brand Development and Strategy to COO.

German Doner Kebab appoints global COO

March 2, 2022

German Doner Kebab has appointed Daniel Bunce, the brand's former managing director for German GDK UK and Europe, as its global COO to spearhead the brand's…

Former Schlotzsky's CBO takes over same role at Moe's

March 2, 2022

Focus Brands, the parent company of Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli and Schlotzsky's, has appointed Tory…

Velvet Taco hires CFO

February 23, 2022

Dallas-based Velvet Taco, which has 32 locations, has hired Lee Evans as CFO. Evans, who previously served in senior financial leadership roles at Rock Bottom…

Grubhub partners with Indeed to aid in hiring crisis

February 18, 2022

Grubhub has partnered with Indeed to help restaurants with their staffing needs.

Penn Station announces 2 promotions

February 14, 2022

Penn Station East Coast Subs has promoted Lance Vaught from SVP of Operations to president and Craig Dunaway from president to COO.

Chicken Guy names VP of franchise sales

February 10, 2022

Chicken Guy has named Mark Ramage, a former CDO at 1Franchise Group director of Franchise Sales and Development at Twin Peaks, as its VP of Franchise Sales.

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Restaurants all over the U.S. are struggling to stay open due to increased quit rates, but there is one group of people who could help if given the chance.

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2022 State of Digital for Restaurants

We recently conducted our 3rd Annual State of Digital survey for Fast Casual and QSR concepts with over 25 locations. This report highlights 2021 performance…

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Clean Juice promotes marketing VP to CMO

February 8, 2022

Charlotte-based Clean Juice has promoted its VP of Marketing, B. Quick Chadwick, to CMO, where he will continue to lead marketing and public relations efforts…

La Madeleine appoints COO

February 4, 2022

La Madeleine French Cafe, owned by Le Duff America, has promoted Christine Johnson to COO. Johnson, a practicing attorney who most recently served as chief…

Sprinkles hires CFO

February 4, 2022

Sprinkles has hired Allison Schulder as CFO. She previously served as CFO at True Food Kitchen, where she secured multiple financing rounds supporting the…

Island Poke hires finance director

January 31, 2022

Island Poke, based in the United Kingdom, has hired Mark Comer as finance director to help open 100 units over the next five years, according to a company…

Pieology names Shawn Thompson as CEO

January 27, 2022

Shawn Thompson, formerly president at Supercuts, has been named CEO at Pieology, according to a press release.

Mongolian Concepts promotes Operations VP

January 26, 2022

Mongolian Concepts, which owns Genghis Grill, FlatTop Grill and bd's Mongolian Grill, has promoted Lori Cominsky to VP of Operations and Training.

Smoothie King hires former Qdoba, Dunkin' VP

January 25, 2022

Smoothie King has hired industry veteran Shawn Caric as VP of Franchise Development to help it meet its goal of signing 200 store commitments in 2022.

Former Starbucks president joins Australian-inspired coffee chain

January 20, 2022

Bluestone Lane, an Australian-inspired specialty coffee roaster, cafe and lifestyle brand, has appointed Jim Alling to its board of directors. The former…