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…

Starbucks pilots assistant manager role

October 22, 2025

Starbucks is making a significant investment in store-level leadership with a pilot program for a dedicated assistant store manager role in North America…

Veteran finance executive Earl Ellis named Panera Bread CFO

October 21, 2025

Panera Bread has appointed Earl Ellis as chief financial officer, effective immediately.

Top 6 Work Chat Apps for Small Businesses

Is your small business outgrowing its chaotic group chat? Discover the top 6 work chat apps that bring clarity, accountability, and professionalism.

Diversified Foodservice Supply Appoints Lev Peker as Chief Executive Officer

Diversified Foodservice Supply Appoints Lev Peker as Chief Executive Officer

Tel Aviv Grill brings taste of Israel to San Fernando Valley

Or Peleg, managing partner of Tel Aviv Grill, discusses the growth of the business from a small kosher market booth into a multi-concept restaurant group…

Top 5 Work Chat Apps for Restaurants in 2025

Choosing the right work chat app for your restaurant is crucial. This guide rates the top 5 work group chat apps, comparing ease of use, security, and other…

Old Scratch Pizza leads with 'Midwesternly Neapolitan' pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast features Old Scratch Pizza founder Eric Soller discussing his journey from a culinary and corporate background to…

Swig promotes Todd Smith, hires Shannon Swenson to lead expansion

October 7, 2025

Swig, a company known for "dirty soda," has made leadership changes to fuel its nationwide growth and franchising efforts.

Using AI to increase restaurant revenue by improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency

Guests want faster service, personalized interactions, and consistent experiences—across every location and every channel. Restaurants that meet these demands…

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Firehouse Subs hires Carolina Berti as CMO

October 6, 2025

Firehouse Subs announced Thursday the appointment of Carolina Berti as chief marketing officer for the U.S. and Canada.

Jersey Mike's hires 1st chief people officer

September 30, 2025

Jersey Mike's Subs has named Betsy Mercado as its first chief people officer, the company announced Monday.

Qdoba promotes VP to CMO of Marketing

September 29, 2025

Qdoba has promoted Jon Burke to chief marketing officer.

Portillo’s CEO stepping down

September 23, 2025

Chicago-based Portillo's Inc. announced Monday that its board of directors has appointed Chairman Michael A. Miles Jr. as interim CEO, effective immediately.

Speaker Spotlight: Aaron Noveshen, CEO, Starbird Chicken

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Aaron Noveshen, founder and CEO of Starbird Chicken, is participating in a Fast Casual Executive Summit panel on AI. Learn all about him in today's speaker…