Former Wendy's, Potbelly exec leading marketing at Dave's Hot Chicken

December 8, 2025

Dave's Hot Chicken has named Brandon Rhoten as its chief marketing officer, bringing on the former Wendy's and Potbelly executive to lead the chain's marketing…

How to surpass customer expectations, build brand advocates

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Businesses can transform satisfied customers into passionate brand advocates by consistently exceeding expectations through a strategy focused on delivering…

Velvet Taco names Chris Schultz CEO

December 3, 2025

Velvet Taco named Chris Schultz as its chief executive officer on Wednesday, tapping a veteran of Voodoo Doughnut and Starbucks to oversee the brand's domestic…

GoTo Foods appoints Omer Gajial as CEO; Holthouser to retire

December 2, 2025

GoTo Foods, the parent company of restaurant brands including Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon, named Omer Gajial as its chief executive officer.

Jersey Mike’s names former Wyndham exec as CFO

December 2, 2025

Jersey Mike's Subs named Michele Allen as its chief financial officer on Tuesday, tapping the former hotel executive to oversee the chain's financial strategy…

Teriyaki Madness appoints Scott Shotter as chief restaurant officer amid expansion

December 1, 2025

Teriyaki Madness has appointed industry veteran Scott Shotter as its chief restaurant officer. Shotter joins the Denver-based fast casual chain as it prepares…

50 Funny Work Chat Names for Restaurant Teams

Boost morale with a unique work group chat name! Discover 50+ funny and creative work chat names for your restaurant's kitchen, servers, bar staff, and…

Shake Shack CFO stepping down, company reaffirms 2025 financial outlook

November 25, 2025

Shake Shack Inc. Chief Financial Officer Katherine Fogertey will step down, effective March 4, 2026, according to a company press release that also reiterated…

Potbelly names Jennifer Durham SVP franchising, development

November 20, 2025

Potbelly has hired Jennifer Durham to be senior vice president of franchising and development. She will accelerate franchise recruitment and overseeing market…

Former Popeyes, Krispy Kreme executive leading Jersey Mike's international growth

November 20, 2025

Jersey Mike's Subs has named Andrew "Andy" Skehan as president of international. The restaurant industry veteran will spearhead the company's global expansion…

You're Not a Bad Restaurant Manager. You're Just Stuck in the Nagging Cycle.

Great leaders don't chase down tasks; they build systems. Instead of chasing after people in the work chat, it's time to use a work chat app that has built-in…

Founder shares how he went from tacos to tech

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Come hear El Arroyo founder Ellis Winstanley how he moved to tech at the Founderology Growth Summit.

Wagamama USA hires Jonathan Rohland to lead culinary operations

November 19, 2025

Wagamama, a pan-Asian restaurant brand, has hired Jonathan Rohland as senior director of culinary operations to oversee menu innovation, culinary operations…

The Best Work Chat App for Restaurant Owners Who Care About Work-Life Balance

Personal chat apps fuel restaurant staff burnout by blurring work-life boundaries. The solution? A dedicated work chat app where you can silence after-hours…

With rising costs, restaurants can’t afford to ignore retention

by Tal Clark — CEO, Instant Financial

Replacing a single frontline hourly employee averages $5,684, once you factor in recruiting, onboarding, training and lost productivity.

Clay Dover leaving Velvet Taco

November 18, 2025

Velvet Taco CEO Clay Dover is leaving Velvet Taco to take on a new opportunity.

MOD Pizza taps Charae Carter Jenkins as VP of marketing

October 28, 2025

MOD Pizza has named Charae Carter Jenkins as its VP of marketing. She will oversee brand strategy, field marketing and integrated campaigns across the…

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen hires former Starbucks, Chipotle leaders

October 23, 2025

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen, a Washington, D.C.-based fast casual chain, announced a significant expansion of its c-suite and executive team today, welcoming…

6 Top Slack Alternatives

Restaurant teams need an intuitive, simple work chat that you don't need to be tech-savvy to use. If you’re looking for a Slack alternative that’s actually…

The Hidden Risk of Sharing Phone Numbers in Your Restaurant's Group Chat

Sharing personal numbers exposes team members to harassment, blurs professional lines, and creates major legal risks. Discover how to protect your staff and…