Stacy Peterson takes lead role at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

November 16, 2022

Stacy Peterson, Wingstop's former chief revenue and technology officer who announced last week that she was leaving the Dallas-based company, will serve as CEO…

Restaurant execs discuss labor issues still plaguing industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Four restaurant executives discussed labor issues plaguing the industry at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Inspire Brands taps Dan Lynn as chief commercial officer

November 7, 2022

Inspire Brands has hired Dan Lynn as chief commercial officer, according to a press release.

Dog Haus, Sixty Vines execs talk getting best out of staff at virtual event

October 20, 2022

Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media Group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…

Taco John's taps Mark Kocer as COO

October 13, 2022

Taco John's has hired Mark Kocer has its chief operations officer, according to a press release.

Arby's taps Rita Patel as CMO

October 10, 2022

Arby's and parent company Inspire Brands has named Rita Patel as its brand chief marketing officer, according to a press release.

Wienerschnitzel promotes Rusty Bills to COO

October 4, 2022

Wienerschnitzel has promoted longtime company executive Rusty Bills to chief operating officer of parent group Galardi Group Inc., according to a press release.

Crumbl Cookies hires former Chick-fil-A exec as COO

September 30, 2022

Crumbl Cookies has hired Graciela Chadwick, formerly of Chick-fil-A, as chief operating officer, according to a press release. Chadwick will focus on…

4 ways restaurant automation solves labor shortage challenges

by Christin Dorner — Content and Media Manager, Star Micronics America, Inc

When there isn’t enough labor to cover mission-critical tasks at your QSR, restaurant automation can fill some of the gaps. Here are four ways technology can…

Dunkin' taps Jill McVicar Nelson as chief marketing officer

September 26, 2022

Dunkin' has named Jill McVicar Nelson as its chief marketing officer, according to a press release.

How a first-time or part-time job can develop into a career path

by Dana Berry — PR Lead, Stone Ward for Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, known for its delicious fresh, never frozen fried chicken and homestyle sides, has been a staple at many dinner tables for more…

Dairy Queen taps Nicolas Boudet as COO international

September 13, 2022

International Dairy Queen has announced that Nicolas Boudet has joined the company as chief operating officer, international. Boudet will lead the brand's…

Long John Silver's taps Dawn Polizzotti as SVP of digital

September 12, 2022

Long John Silver's has hired Dawn Polizzotti as its senior vice president of digital, according to a press release.

How to Improve Teamwork in Your Restaurant

Teamwork is vital to increasing efficiency in restaurants. The more your team works together, the more efficient they will be, and the more revenue your…

Church’s Texas Chicken taps Tim Waddell for EVP of international business

September 7, 2022

Church's Texas Chicken has hired Tim Waddell has its EVP of international business. Waddell brings extensive experience in the areas of global development…

Bojangles taps Patricia Halpin as VP of growth

September 7, 2022

Bojangles has appointed Patricia Halpin as the company's vice president of growth. In her role, Halpin will lead Bojangles' aggressive franchise expansion in…

6 Tips to Improve Restaurant Efficiency

At the end of 2021, there were 14.5 million people working in the restaurant industry. While this is still 1 million less than the industry’s pre-pandemic…

Starbucks taps PepsiCo veteran Laxman Narasimhan as CEO

September 2, 2022

Starbucks Coffee Co. has named Laxman Narasimhan CEO, effective Oct. 1, 2022, succeeding interim CEO Howard Schultz, the company announced in a press release.

Why restaurants are dropping phone lines for voice bot systems

September 1, 2022

More restaurants are replacing direct phone lines with voice bots to allow workers to focus on serving, cooking and internal operations.

Focus Brands brings on restaurant category president, Schlotzsky's chief brand officer

August 26, 2022

Focus Brands, parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, has promoted Shelley Harris…