Executive perspectives: restaurant experts offer advice for operators

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bryce Fluellen shows how Everytable's unique franchising model tackles food insecurity, builds communities and fuels growth/profits; Blaine Hurst of Blaine…

Hiring and retention trouble? Invest in your people!

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel at Restaurant at the Franchising Innovation Summit discussed issues around hiring/retention and the value of investing in employees in pay, benefits…

Church's Texas Chicken taps Neel Patel as VP strategy, growth

March 28, 2023

Church's Texas Chicken has named Neel Patel as the brand's vice president, strategy and growth, a newly created role. He reports directly to CEO Joe Guith…

Lion's Choice names new CEO

March 22, 2023

St. Louis-based roast beef brand Lion's Choice has appointed Fred Burmer as its new CEO. Burmer is an industry vet bringing 40 years of quick-service…

Star Micronics Prepares Channel Partners For Future POS Industry Changes

Star’s Christophe Naasz, Director of Global Business Development, shares his insights on anticipated industry changes and top trends for 2023 and beyond in…

Ice cream brand Howdy Homemade brings on Carell Grass as president of franchising

March 21, 2023

Ice cream brand Howdy Homemade has hired Carell Grass as president of franchising. The brand has eight units in Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, Louisiana and…

Qu Appoints Niko Papademetriou as Co-Founder

Business Development Leader, Niko Papademetriou is recognized for exceptional contributions to Qu POS for almost a decade.

Hardee's, Carl's Jr parent company names former Papa John's exec as CEO

March 17, 2023

CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has appointed Max Wetzel as CEO effective immediately, according to a press release.

How AI, mobile POS, more can shore up staff shortages

by Michael Jaszczyk — CTO, U.S. CEO, GK Software

Artificial intelligence, unified cloud technology, mobile payment programs and more can enhance an employee’s performance and, ultimately, a diner’s experience.

Bojangles promotes 2 to senior leadership roles

March 17, 2023

Bojangles has promoted two employees to senior leadership roles, according to a press release.

Church’s Texas Chicken brings on Roland Gonzalez as US COO

March 14, 2023

Church's Texas Chicken has hired Roland Gonzalez as U.S. COO, according to a press release.

How restaurant operators can reduce labor costs and better manage staff shortages

Between supply chain issues, a labor crisis and changing customer expectations, most restaurant owners are dealing with lower margins, higher staff turnover…

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Whataburger promotes 3 to executive team

March 13, 2023

Whataburger has promoted three team members to executive roles, according to a press release.

KFC hires Nira Johri as chief global officer

March 10, 2023

KFC has hired Nira Johri as its chief global officer. She will report to Val Kubizniak, global CMO of KFC, according to a press release.

Largest Black-owned Ben & Jerry's franchise company looks to motivate, lead

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Primo Partners owns and operates 14 Ben & Jerry's locations. The company is led by Antonio McBroom, Eric Taylor and Phillip Scott, three Black entrepreneurs…

Toppers Pizza brings on director of menu, culinary development

March 9, 2023

Whitewater, Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza has hired Brian Brindza as its director of menu and culinary development, according to a press release.

Church's Texas Chicken hires Natalia Franco as EVP, global CMO

March 7, 2023

Church's Texas Chicken has hired Natalia Franco as the brand's executive vice president, global chief marketing officer. Franco brings more than 30 years of…

Golden Chick brings on 2 Raising Cane's execs

February 27, 2023

Golden Chick has announced two corporate hires. Shelby Shipley is the company's brand manager. Andrew Ross will serve as the first-ever creative director for…

Older workers bring plenty of reasons to hire for QSRs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Recruitment and retention remains a problem in the restaurant industry, but one restaurant consultant says older workers may be a cure for staffing issues.

Papa Johns appoints Madeline Chadwick as chief corporate affairs officer

February 21, 2023

Papa John's International has named Madeline Chadwick as the brand's chief corporate affairs officer, according to a press release.