Staffing News & Media

El Pollo Loco names Liz Williams as CEO

February 14, 2024

El Pollo Loco has named Elizabeth "Liz" Williams as its CEO and member of its board of directors, effective March 11. Williams will succeed Maria…

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6 staff retention strategies for modern restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Staff retention strategies don't have to be tough, but they do need to be effective. Consider these six strategies to retain top restaurant staff.

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#QSRNEXT | November 8, 2023

Designed with busy schedules in mind, the 30-minute, back-to-back sessions will feature execs in the trenches, who will offer powerful insights on technology…

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Papa Johns COO, international to depart in March

January 29, 2024

Papa John's International Inc. has announced that Amanda Clark, COO for international, will leave the company on March 1 to take a position as CEO at another…

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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue CEO talks diversity, equity and inclusion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

On this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Wolf Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group, talks to L&L Hawaiian Barbecue…

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Layne's Chicken Fingers part-owner joins company as CDO

January 23, 2024

Layne's Chicken Fingers has brought on part-owner Eric Reed as the brand's chief development officer, according to a press release.

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Big Dave's Cheesesteaks thrives on culture, customer service, training

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Derrick Hayes has three pillars for his cheesesteak brand: customer service, tight training and strict adherence to the brand's culture. Big Dave's…

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Golden Chick taps Sharon Pewitt as marketing director

January 22, 2024

Golden Chick has named Sharon Pewitt as director of marketing, according to a press release.

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Wendy’s taps PepsiCo head as CEO

January 19, 2024

Wendy's has tapped Kirk Tanner as president and CEO. Tanner, who most recently serve as CEO of North American Beverages at PepsiCo Inc., has more than 30 years…

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Yum Brand promotes Joe Park to chief digital and technology officer

January 16, 2024

Yum Brands has promoted Joe Park to chief digital and technology officer. Park will report to Chris Turner, Yum Brands CFO, when he takes the position March 1…

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Franchising with a twist: Hot Dog Shoppe's strategies for success

January 15, 2024

Ohio-based Hot Dog Shoppe has a new owner and a new lease on life. The brand opens its first franchise in Venice, Florida, Jan. 15.

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Whataburger promotes 2 to VP roles

January 12, 2024

Whataburger has promoted two employees to VP roles, according to a press release.

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Restaurants need to implement these actionable retention techniques

by Jessica Bryant — Vice President and Restaurants Head of Operations, NCR Voyix

Consider these tips when retention becomes a problem.

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Experts make predictions for restaurant operations in 2024

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant brands and industry experts weigh in on trends expected for the new year.

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QSRweb’s most-clicked feature stories in 2023

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

These are the most-clicked feature stories for 2023.

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Buff City Soap exec to join Jack in the Box board of directors

December 21, 2023

Jack in the Box has elected Enrique Ramirez Mena to the company's board of directors effective Jan. 15, 2024.

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How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes

Consistency is key to franchise success. Ensuring franchisees follow standardized procedures is key to maintaining that consistency.

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Checkers & Rally's adds 2 to leadership team

November 16, 2023

Checkers & Rally's has hired Michael Blair as CFO and Scott Johnson as CMO, according to a press release.

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Subway appoints Jeff Shepherd as CFO

November 15, 2023

Subway has named Jeff Shepherd as the brand's CFO. Shepherd reports to CEO John Chidsey and will oversee the brand's global finance organization. He succeeds…

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WOWorks, Craveworthy Brands, Cousins Maine Lobster execs talk menu optimization, strategy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Adam Terranova, senior director of growth for WOWorks, Jeremy Theisen, chief growth and development officer at Craveworthy Brands and Annie Tselikis, director…

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