McDonald's facing discrimination lawsuit

Two top-level black McDonald's executives filed a federal lawsuit against the QSR.

McDonald's CEO pledges worker 'collaboration' in new year

January 6, 2020

McDonald's relatively new CEO, Chris Kempczinski, is continuing to take a direct-to-employees approach in his leadership of the gigantic chain, offering…

Your brand's name in lights, baby!

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

As a reader of this website, we know you're probably also an industry expert and leader. You know your stuff. But frankly, you're overlooking one of the best…

Slip, slice, slide, sizzle: A QSR workplace safety primer

By Dan Killins/Employers Holdings Loss Control Program manager 

A&W promotions beef up leadership, franchising support

December 19, 2019

A&W Restaurants is growing its leadership team and support center on the heels of what the brand said is it's eighth consecutive year of systemwide sales…

Dunkin' Brands names Dunkin' Americas president

December 13, 2019

Dunkin' Brands, the parent company of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins, today announced that it former U.S. COO,  Scott Murphy, is now president of Dunkin' Americas.

Nathan's Famous gears up for growth with 2 new leaders

December 13, 2019

Nathan's Famous, Inc. has named a Subway executive and franchising industry veteran to direct its franchise development and operational services/training…

McDonald's names 1st female WNBA commissioner to its board

December 9, 2019

A major proponent of increasing women's presence in the C-suite, recent Deloitte president and CEO and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was named today to the…

Firehouse Subs CEO on surging sandwich sector quality + pleasant surprises

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Sometimes — when the restaurant gods are smiling on a brand — a new store prototype not only delivers on its objectives, but produces a whole new benefit or…

Yum China wins Top Employer China for 2nd straight year

December 4, 2019

For the second consecutive year, Yum China Holdings, Inc. took home Top Employer China for 2020. The award is presented by global certification program, Top…

Mega-Burger King, Popeyes franchisee, Carrols Restaurant Group, names CFO

November 25, 2019

Burger King and Popeyes mega-franchisee, Carrols Restaurant Group, with nearly 1,100 U.S. locations of the chains, has named former Realogy Holdings Corp.

Togo's 2020 transformation: 'It's not just new paint'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Ask anyone who's made a deli sandwich, they'll tell you, making these mouthwatering monstrosities is both time and labor-intensive. But 48-year-old Togo's has…

Former Burger King CEO assumes top job at Subway Monday

November 14, 2019

Former Burger King Holdings, Inc. Chairman and CEO John Chidsey will move into the CEO's office at Subway Monday as he officially begins his leadership of the…

Krystal announces 2 major leadership changes

November 14, 2019

The Krystal Company said today it is bringing in new leadership, while its current CEO and CFO are leaving the company. The burger brand named former Captain…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's parent names former Popeye's president as chief brand officer

November 14, 2019

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's parent, CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc., has named former Popeyes President, North America Chad Crawford as its chief brand officer.

McDonald's named in another sex harassment suit, this one seeking class action status

November 13, 2019

A former Mason, Michigan McDonald's employee is hoping to form a class action suit against the Chicago-based brand in a suit filed this week in Michigan…

McDonald's new CEO asks employees to 're-enlist' to do 'right thing each and every day'

November 7, 2019

Less than a week after being named McDonald's president and CEO, Chris Kempczinski, joined with the mega-QSR's Board Chair Rick Hernandez Jr., to let employees…

McDonald's chief people officer leaves day after Easterbrook

November 5, 2019

In the wake of this weekend's McDonald's announcement that its former president and CEO, Steve Easterbrook, had relinquished his post, news comes that the…

Chicken Guy snags former Mod Pizza exec

November 4, 2019

Chicken Guy, co-founded by celebrity chef Guy Fieri and restaurateur Robert Earl, has expanded its senior leadership team with the appointment of John Dikos as…

McDonald's names CEO after Easterbrook's 'consensual relationship' with employee

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

McDonald's has announced a leadership shake-up, following what former CEO Steve Easterbrook said was a "consensual relationship" with an employee that violated…