Spread Bagelry promotes John Gonzalez to chief operating officer

June 12, 2026

Spread Bagelry, a Montreal-style bagel chain based in Philadelphia, has promoted John Gonzalez to chief operating officer.

Cava hiring over 2,500 employees

June 10, 2026

Washington, D.C.-based Cava is expanding its workforce and career development initiatives through its Flavor Your Future platform.

GoTo Foods appoints Ama Romaine executive vice president, general counsel

June 9, 2026

GoTo Foods, the Atlanta-based parent company of several foodservice brands, has appointed Ama Romaine as executive vice president and general counsel…

Dog Haus adds franchise veterans to executive team

June 8, 2026

Dog Haus has appointed franchise industry veterans Chris Rigassio and Garen Khodaverdian to its executive team as the fast-casual brand pursues its…

Fuego Tortilla to open at former Chick-fil-A site in Abilene

June 3, 2026

Fuego Tortilla Grill will open its eighth location on June 30 in Abilene, Texas. The move marks the brand's its third restaurant launch in 2026 as it continues…

John Csukor named CEO of Pita Pit

May 28, 2026

Pita Pit USA 4.0 Inc. has named industry veteran John Csukor as chief executive officer, replacing Peter Riggs, who is now chairman.

Sweetgreen names Cindy Olsen chief strategy officer

May 28, 2026

Sweetgreen, Inc. has appointed Cindy Olsen to the newly created position of senior vice president and chief strategy officer, effective immediately.

WOWorks names James Walker chief growth officer, promotes Nolan Woods to COO

May 28, 2026

WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos and Zoup, has hired James Walker as chief…

Cousins Subs promotes Maja Gettrust to VP of marketing

May 27, 2026

Cousins Subs promoted industry veteran Maja Gettrust to vice president of Marketing. She will oversee brand strategy, creative development, media, loyalty…

Report: 61% of restaurant workers are skipping meals due to financial stress

May 26, 2026

Instant Financial and the Center for Generational Kinetics released a 2026 report titled "Underserved: The Financial Reality of America's Hourly Restaurant…

Smashburger builds executive bench with CMO hire

May 21, 2026

Smashburger has hired Kate Savelli as chief marketing officer. The move comes as the company continues to build nationwide momentum.

Habit Burger debuts in Humboldt County with Eureka opening

May 20, 2026

Habit Burger & Grill, part of Yum! Brands' portfolio, has expanded into Humboldt County, California, with the opening of a Eureka restaurant.

What Every Multi-Location Business Needs to Know About Team Communication

Here's what every multi-location business needs to know about getting team communication right at scale.

Shake Shack names Michelle Hook chief financial officer

May 7, 2026

Shake Shack Inc. has named former Portillo’s and Domino’s executive Michelle Hook as its CFO to lead financial operations and support the brand's 1,500-unit…

6 Signs Your Restaurant Team Communication Is Out of Control

If any of these signs sound familiar, it’s worth seriously rethinking how your team communication is set up.

The Power of One leadership team: Building a Founder’s leadership team for success

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

May 4, 2026

To scale a business successfully, a founder must transition from being the organization’s primary bottleneck to building a high-level Power of One leadership…

How One Restaurant Fixed Its Team Communication Chaos (And What Every Operator Can Learn From It)

Most restaurants are losing data, burning out staff, and starting from scratch every time someone leaves. Here's how one multi-location BBQ restaurant fixed…

Freddy’s boosts development team to drive growth

April 28, 2026

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has expanded its development team, hiring Rafik Farouk as vice president of business development and Jackie Lobdell…

Taco John’s hires Ian Poole as VP of development to fuel growth

April 24, 2026

Taco John's has named industry veteran Ian Poole vice president of development. Poole will focus on franchisee support, onboarding, real estate and…

Kayla Edidin named COO of Red Door Brands

April 21, 2026

Kayla Edidin has been named chief operating officer of Red Door Brands, a franchise company that owns and operates brands including McAlister's Deli, Little…