Staffing News & Media

Smalls Sliders hires Don Crocker as CDO

April 29, 2024

Smalls Sliders has appointed Donald "Don" Crocker as the brand's chief development officer. Crocker will spearhead development strategy including identifying…

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Wienerschnitzel names CDO

April 25, 2024

Wienerschnitzel has appointed Doug Koob to the role of chief development officer, according to a press release.

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Dairy Queen brings on EVP of research, development

April 24, 2024

Dairy Queen has hired Jane Friedrich as EVP, research and development. She reports to the president and CEO, according to press release.

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Smalls Sliders appoints Julie Hauser-Blanner as COO

April 22, 2024

Smalls Sliders has appointed Julie Hauser-Blanner as COO. Hauser-Blanner will oversee the brand's daily operations, driving strategic initiatives to elevate…

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Popeyes UK names Peter Gibson as director of acquisitions and estates

April 15, 2024

Popeyes UK has named Peter Gibson director of acquisitions and estates, according to a report in The Retail Bulletin.

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KFC Global taps Pizza Hut exec as CFO

April 12, 2024

KFC Global has hired Alex Barsk as the company's FCO. She reports to KFC Global CEO Sabir Sami effective June 1, according to a press release.

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Marco's Pizza bolsters marketing team with focus on innovation

April 11, 2024

Marco's Pizza has appointed three leaders to its marketing team to drive product innovation and enhance customer experience, according to a press release.

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Gregg Benvenuto joins International Dairy Queen as VP of franchise development

April 4, 2024

American Dairy Queen Corporation, parent company of the Dairy Queen brand, has hired Gregg Benvenuto as its vice president of franchise development in the U.S.

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CKE names president for Carl's Jr.

April 4, 2024

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. has announced the appointment of brand presidents for Carl's Jr., Hardee's and International.

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Marco's Pizza promotes John Meyers to COO

April 3, 2024

Marco's Pizza has promoted John Meyers to the role of COO, according to a press release.

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Chester's Chicken hires Bill Rice as EVP, head of sales, operations and supply chain

April 3, 2024

Chester's Chicken has hired Bill Rice as EVP, head of sales, operations and supply chain. Rice joins the brand after a short retirement after nearly four…

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Taco John's names Heather Neary as president, CEO

March 21, 2024

Taco John's has named Heather Neary president and CEO, according to a press release.

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Ravi Thanawala named interim Papa Johns CEO

March 21, 2024

Rob Lynch, president and CEO of Papa Johns, will step down to take the lead position at Shake Shack. The brand's board of directors has appointed current Chief…

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Checkers & Rally's franchisee has nearly 4 decades of experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Sam Chand owns 31 Checkers & Rally's locations. Finding real estate to accommodate a double drive-thru is his biggest challenge.

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RBI announces personnel changes

March 18, 2024

Restaurant Brands International has announced several personnel changes, according to a press release.

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How to motivate 4 different types of employees

by Scott Greenberg — Business Keynote Speaker and Author, Scott Greenberg

Hourly workers can be coached into high performers, but only when management understands their employees and the nuances of motivation.

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KFC UK and Ireland appoints Ella Smith chief legal officer

March 5, 2024

KFC UK and Ireland has appointed Ella Smith as chief legal officer, according to a press release.

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Self-order kiosks keep Brooklyn 'video game restaurant' in the black

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-order kiosks have helped allow Action Burger to expand as video game restaurant. Customers pay with credit or cash at three self-serve kiosks.

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Little Caesars efficient POD Program attractive to franchisees

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Little Caesars has launched a modular unit program that is eco-friendly and attractive to potential franchisees. The inaugural POD location in Keokuk, Iowa…

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Whataburger hires Scott Hudler as SVP, CMO

February 16, 2024

Whataburger has hired Scott Hudler as its SVP and CMO, according to a press release.

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