Staffing News

Zipporah Allen steps up as Sweetgreen co-founder Nathaniel Ru steps down

December 18, 2025

Sweetgreen Inc. Co-founder and Chief Brand Officer Nathaniel Ru will retire from his executive role effective Jan. 1, 2026.

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Fusion hires marketing director

December 17, 2025

Ohio-based sushi chain Fusian has appointed industry veteran Tyson Yirak as marketing director, a move aimed at bolstering brand infrastructure and fueling…

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DSA Signage appoints Meredith Yerkes as senior vice president

December 17, 2025

DSA Signage has appointed Meredith Yerkes as senior vice president of commercial strategy and growth.

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Kraft Heinz hires Steve Cahillane as CEO

December 16, 2025

Kraft Heinz has chosen Steve Cahillane, former Kellanoa chief, as CEO come Jan. 1, 2026.

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Feng Cha appoints Dessie Brown Jr as marketing director

December 9, 2025

Feng Cha has appointed Dessie Brown Jr. as its director of marketing.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Clay Dover leaving Velvet Taco

November 18, 2025

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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