How restaurants can attract, retain top talent in a tight job market

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Hiring and retention are still issues in the industry, but things are looking up. One expert offers insight and tips on the restaurant hiring landscape.

How diversity became Shake Shack's key ingredient

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

Shake Shack set big goals for diversity. At the Fast Casual Executive Summit, Idris Stover, director of diversity, equity inclusion and engagement, discussed…

How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes (and Why You Should)

Leave with a better understanding of key areas where consistency is king in the restaurant industry, and gain some helpful tips for implementing repeatable…

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Redefining QSRs: How PDQ journeyed to superior quality, service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

PDQ - short for People Dedicated to Quality - has 63 traditional units as well as sports arenas and airport locations. The brand is a people-first…

White Castle Unwrapped: Navigating Efficiency through Technology in Multi-Site Operations

Watch now and embark on a journey to unlock the secrets behind White Castle's technological prowess and efficiency-driven success!

Papa Johns promotes 2 executives

September 14, 2023

Papa John's International has promoted Amanda Clark from chief international and development officer to chief operating officer, international, focusing on the…

Hardee's, Carl's Jr. hires 2 for executive roles

September 7, 2023

CKE Restaurant Holdings, parent company to the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. brands, has appointed Jennifer Tate to CMO and Mike Lenihan to CFO, according to a press…

Rick Lenny to retire from McDonald's board of directors

September 5, 2023

Richard "Rick" Lenny will retire from the McDonald's board of directors effective Oct. 31, according to a press release.

How Restaurant Owners Can Fix Worker Turnover

Without laborers, you might not have a business. Without your business, laborers might not have a job. That’s the basic understanding between workers and…

Toppers Pizza expands leadership team

August 30, 2023

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza has moved several employees into leadership roles, according to a press release.

Little Caesars promotes 2 execs

August 24, 2023

Little Caesars has promoted Paula Vissing to the role of president of Little Caesars global retail and Ed Gleich to president of global services for the brand…

Subway announces key personnel changes

August 17, 2023

Subway has announced several personnel changes amidst its current sale rumors. Douglas Fry will take over as president of North America as Trevor Haynes…

Leasecake founder steps down as CEO, takes on CDO role

August 15, 2023

Leasecake, a provider of lease management and lease accounting solutions for the restaurant and retail industries, has promoted Scott Williamson from COO to…

Jack in the Box names Brian Scott as CFO

August 11, 2023

Jack in the Box has named Brian Scott as its EVP, CFO. Scott joins the company from ShiftKey, a platform designed to combat the national healthcare shortage…

How Voice AI Is Driving Customer Satisfaction And Growth

Join SoundHound and Oracle Food & Beverage as they discuss how voice AI for restaurant ordering is expediting sales in a way that drives growth while…

PDQ promotes Kep Sweeney to CEO

August 4, 2023

QSR chain PDQ (People Dedicate to Quality) has promoted Kep Sweeney to CEO. Sweeney replaces Nic Reader, who is moving to a founder role with co-founder/owner…

Papa Johns appoints Patrick Coelho to newly created SVP of development role

July 31, 2023

Papa Johns has named Patrick Coelho to the newly created role of SVP of development, where he will oversee North American restaurant real estate development…

Julia Stewart joins Bojangles Board of Directors

July 26, 2023

Julia Stewart, founder of wellness company Alurx Inc., has joined the Board of Directors at Bojangles, bringing more than 40 years of experience leading some…

Smalls Sliders appoints Ra'Chard Dennis as VP of operations

July 25, 2023

Smalls Sliders has appointed Ra'Chard Dennis as VP of operations, according to a press release.

Smalls Sliders taps David McAlister as VP of finance

July 24, 2023

Smalls Slider has appointed David McAlister as its VP of finance. He will spearhead financial strategies and tactics for the brand, according to a press…