FAT Brands names chief growth officer

November 14, 2022

FAT Brands Inc. has hired its first chief growth officer, Jeremy Theisen, who has over 20 years of experience in increasing the revenue stream for start-ups in…

Your Pie taps David Goldberg as VP of real estate

November 10, 2022

Fast-casual concept Your Pie has hired David Goldberg as vice president of real estate. In his role, Goldberg will drive the real estate acquisition process…

Leadership shake-ups coming at Wingstop, Blaze Pizza?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

November 10, 2022

Wingstop Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue and Technology Officer Stacy Peterson is stepping down to become the CEO of a "private equity-sponsored…

Killer Burger names head of operations

November 8, 2022

Portland-based Killer Burger has hired Matt Distler as head of operations, a role in which he'll spearhead the company's strategic operations and oversee the…

Farmer Boys promotes finance leader to president, COO

November 3, 2022

Southern California-based Farmer Boys has promoted Joseph Ortiz, its former vice president of finance and accounting, to president and chief operating officer…

German Doner Kebab appoints CFO

October 31, 2022

German Doner Kebab has appointed Kevin Giudici as finance director amidst its expansion. Previosuly, Giudici worked for the Highland Spring group, Kwik-Fit and…

Kat Cole joins Nextbite as adviser

October 26, 2022

Nextbite, a virtual restaurants platform, has tapped Kat Cole as an adviser. Cole, who was former president and COO of Focus Brands, now serves as president…

Dog Haus, Sixty Vines execs talk getting best out of staff at virtual event

October 20, 2022

Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media Group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…

Cookie Plug promotes CDO to CEO

October 10, 2022

Cookie Plug, a fresh-baked cookie company that combines graffiti, street art and hip-hop culture to create a unique twist on cookies, is promoting CDO Chris…

Zunzi's names franchising director

October 6, 2022

Zunzi's, an 18-year-old fast casual sandwich concept, has hired Joanne Anderson as director of franchising, where she will oversee the development and daily…

Teriyaki Madness hires real estate VP

September 30, 2022

Teriyaki Madness, a Seattle-style teriyaki franchise based in Colorado, has inked deals for 95 units this year. To ensure they are supported the brand has…

Velvet Taco hires 1st COO

September 28, 2022

Dallas-based Velvet Taco has hired Michael Pereira, who previously served in senior operational leadership roles at Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, Grand Lux Café, The…

HOA Brands hires CDO

September 26, 2022

HOA Brands, the franchisor and operator of Hooters and its fast casual concept, Hoots Wings, has appointed Michael Arrowsmith as its chief development officer.

Dillas Quesadillas hires former Raising Cane's marketing exec

September 19, 2022

Dillas Quesadillas, a North Texas-based restaurant chain featuring cooked-to-order quesadillas and scratch-made dipping sauces, has hired Adam Reed as its…

Earl Enterprises snags former Darden, Chuck E Cheese president

September 14, 2022

Scooter's Coffee taps former Papa John's exec to lead digital marketing

September 8, 2022

To advance digital marketing initiatives, Scooter's Coffee has hired Mitch Walden, formerly of Papa John's, AutoZone and O'Reilly Auto Parts, as senior…

Freddy's adds to leadership team

September 5, 2022

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has named Brian Wise as COO and Jerry Kunz as VP of finance.

Why restaurants are dropping phone lines for voice bot systems

September 1, 2022

More restaurants are replacing direct phone lines with voice bots to allow workers to focus on serving, cooking and internal operations.

Michigan Chipotle workers join union

August 29, 2022

Workers at a Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lansing, Michigan, have voted to form a union with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, making it the first of…

Focus Brands brings on restaurant category president, Schlotzsky's chief brand officer

August 26, 2022

Focus Brands, parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, has promoted Shelley Harris…