Staffing News & Media

Chipotle names Scott Boatright to CEO role

November 12, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill has appointed Scott Boatwright as chief executive officer and a member of the board. Prior to being named Interim CEO in August to…

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How restaurants can use data to maximize financial management, performance

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

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit examined how restaurants can use coaching, technology and other tools to maximize coaching, location collaboration…

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Former CKE, Papa Johns exec leading Tropical Smoothie Cafe

November 5, 2024

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has hired Max Wetzel, the former CKE Restaurants Holdings CEO and Papa Johns COO, as its CEO. He succeeds Charles Watson, who is leaving…

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Former Domino's exec trades pizza for 'Noodles'

October 31, 2024

Noodles & Co has hired former Domino's executive Stephen Kennedy as EVP of marketing to lead strategy and customer growth initiatives. "Stephen is a…

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Qdoba hires former Applebee's exec

October 28, 2024

Qdoba hired Kevin Carroll, the former COO of Applebee's, to serve as chief operating officer. He will oversee the brand's nearly 800 restaurants.

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Togo's promotes CFO to CEO

October 21, 2024

Togo's Sandwiches has appointed its CFO, Matt Dowling, to CEO, following Glenn Lunde's decision to step down. Dowling has held dual positions previously while…

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Rusty Taco hires marketing director, operational support

October 10, 2024

Rusty Taco has added three executives to its leadership team including the appointment of the brand's director of marketing, Natalie Johnson. Roland Wayment…

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Salad House appoints CMO

October 3, 2024

New Jersey-based Salad House, a fast casual health-focused franchise, has appointed its first chief marketing officer, Rev Ciancio.

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How restaurants can automate successfully

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

A panel at QSR Next held virtually on Nov. 13 will address how restaurants can uncover automation opportunities and build a tech stack that delivers high ROI.

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Beans & Brews Coffeehouse hires Doug Willmarth as CEO

October 1, 2024

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse has hired former Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes CEO Doug Willmarth as CEO. Prior to Mooyah, Willmarth held leadership roles…

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FiiZ Drinks names former Dunkin' franchisee as president

October 1, 2024

FiiZ Drinks, a Utah-based specialty soda shop, has hired Scott Ball as company president to oversee operations, strategic initiatives and franchise expansion…

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Former Slim Chickens VP leading Houston TX Hot Chicken

October 1, 2024

Houston TX Hot Chicken has named a new president, Brian Simowitz, who has spent the last 18 years on the franchise support side of the restaurant industry.

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Handel's Ice Cream names CMO

September 25, 2024

Ohio-based Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, serving handmade ice cream since 1945, has named Hillary Frei as CMO.

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Starbucks seeking global chief brand officer

September 18, 2024

Starbucks is searching for a global chief brand officer to oversee product, marketing, digital, customer insights, creative and store concepts, according to an…

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Starbucks North America CEO retiring after 8 months

September 18, 2024

Starbucks North America CEO Michael Conway is retiring Nov. 30, a role he took over earlier this year, according to the company. Before the promotion, Conway…

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Smashburger hires former Qdoba exec as CDO

September 13, 2024

Denver-based Smashburger has hired Jim Sullivan as chief development officer to oversee market planning, site selection and franchise sales with a focus on…

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Nothing Bundt Cakes hires COO

September 5, 2024

Dallas-based Nothing Bundt Cakes, the 600-unit cake company and franchisor, has named Wanda Williams, former Yum Brands executive, as chief operations officer.

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WOWorks names CMO, CGO

September 5, 2024

WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos and ZEats, has tapped two restaurant…

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Sweetgreen snags former Starbucks, Nothing Bundt Cakes exec

August 26, 2024

Christopher Tarrant, former CDO of Nothing Bundt Cakes, has joined Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen as SVP and chief development officer to oversee real estate…

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