Starbucks reverses vaccination requirement

January 20, 2022

Starbucks' 200,000 workers won't have to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing, a reversal of the company's policy outlined two…

WOWorks names CDO

January 18, 2022

WOWorks, the holding company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek, has hired Brian Farris as chief development…

Parent company of Red Mango, Orange Leaf names president

January 13, 2022

JAMCO Interests operating partner Sherif Mityasto can now add president to his resume. The former chief experience officer for TGI Fridays is now overseeing…

Starbucks to spend $1.5B with diverse suppliers by 2030

January 11, 2022

Starbucks announced Tuesday that it would spend $1.5 billion with diverse suppliers as part of its focus on advancing racial and social equity. In FY21, the…

BurgerFi, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza add 4 execs to leadership team

January 10, 2022

BurgerFi international has added four senior members to its executive team following the recent acquisition of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings.

Island Fin Poke CEO: 'Company culture is backbone of success'

Mark Setterington, CEO and Co-Founder of Island Fin Poké, discusses the importance of Ohana, which is Hawaiian for family.

Restaurant employees picking up the slack

December 28, 2021

Back-of-house managers, dish and prep cooks are working more overtime during the pandemic, according to a 7shifts study. The research analyzed shifts scheduled…

Wingstop promotes SVP to chief people officer

December 22, 2021

Wingstop has promoted Donnie Upshaw from SVP of People to chief people officer.

Killer Burger hires Adam Sanders as financial planning and analysis VP

December 16, 2021

Killer Burger has tapped Adam Sanders as vice president of financial planning and analysis.

Boston Starbucks workers aim to unionize

December 14, 2021

Workers at two Boston-based Starbucks stores filed to unionize Monday just one week after fellow employees in Buffalo unionized the first store in the chain.

Restaurant employees satisfied but not with wages

December 14, 2021

Restaurant employees, overall, are satisfied with their jobs but not with their wages. That is a prime finding of a study from 7shifts, a team management…

At least 1 Starbucks to unionize

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

December 10, 2021

Despite a letter sent this week to Starbucks employees from CEO Kevin Johnson reminding them that they were the "heartbeat of this company," workers at the…

Hoots, Hooters names Marketing VP

December 9, 2021

HOA Brands, the franchisor of Hooters as well as its fast casual brand, Hoots Wings, has promoted Monica Fleury to vice president of brand marketing.

ConverseNow adds 5 to executive team

December 7, 2021

ConverseNow, a voice AI technology platform for restaurants, has appointed five senior members to join its executive team as the company enters the next phase…

Shipley Do-Nuts hires CFO

December 7, 2021

Shipley Do-Nuts, a restaurant franchisor and manufacturer of specialty food products, has hired Bob McGahan as its chief financial officer, according to a…

Salata adds 3 female execs to leadership team

November 22, 2021

Salata Salad Kitchen has added three executives to its corporate team. Michele Maerz joins the team as VP of Operations, Julie Davis is now VP of Franchise…

Slim Chickens names former Sonic exec as Operations SVP

November 22, 2021

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has named Christina Vaughan as SVP of Operations. After serving as president of Sonic Restaurant Inc. for three years, she was…

Ryan Harrison named COO of Zunzibar

November 15, 2021

Zunzi's, a Savannah-based fast casual concept known for its South African-inspired sandwiches, bowls and salads, has promoted Ryan Harrison to COO of its…

Fast casual leaders share hiring, recruitment tips amidst labor shortage

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel of fast casual leaders discussed labor issues in today's restaurant industry at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit held in Charlotte, North…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe names CMO

November 10, 2021

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has tapped Deborah von Kutzleben, former vice president of brand strategy, advertising and menu at Arby's, as CMO.