Plant Power Fast Food taps Steve Figliola as chief development officer

January 12, 2022

Plant Power Fast Food Group, the parent company of Plant Power Fast Food, has appointed Steve Figliola as chief development officer.

Krystal hires David Krisher as CFO

January 12, 2022

Krystal has appointed David Krisher as its chief financial officer, according to a press release.

Restaurant employees picking up the slack

December 28, 2021

Back-of-house managers, dish and prep cooks are working more overtime during the pandemic, according to a 7shifts study. The research analyzed shifts scheduled…

Why employee reviews still important to operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

As more Americans leave their jobs, are performance reviews still viable in the workplace?

McDonald's to get back $105M from fired CEO

December 17, 2021

McDonald's has settled its lawsuit against former CEO Steve Easterbrook, who must repay more than $100 million he received as severance for leaving the…

Taco Bell to raise minimum wage, offer plant-based meat

December 16, 2021

Taco Bell has outlined ambitious plans for 2022, including raising wages to $15 in company-owned stores and evolving its menu to include plant-based meats…

Restaurant employees satisfied but not with wages

December 14, 2021

Restaurant employees, overall, are satisfied with their jobs but not with their wages. That is a prime finding of a study from 7shifts, a team management…

Uniforms become more functional for employee satisfaction

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

As recruitment and retention of employees become more critical, uniforms play a bigger part in satisfaction and morale.

Former Burger King employee tattoos ‘WE ALL QUIT’ on arm

December 8, 2021

Kylee Johnson and eight other co-workers quit a Lincoln, Nebraska, Burger King in July, and one of the employees famously announced "We All Quit" on the sign's…

ConverseNow adds 5 to executive team

December 7, 2021

ConverseNow, a voice AI technology platform for restaurants, has appointed five senior members to join its executive team as the company enters the next phase…

How to retain valuable staff

by Sarah Niderost — Content Marketing Manager, Deputy

Employees are quitting at record rates. Here are some tips to retain the valuable staff you already have.

Taco Bell appoints Nike’s Sean Tresvant as global chief brand officer

December 3, 2021

Taco Bell has appointed Sean Tresvant as its global chief brand officer. Tresvant's appointment takes effect Jan. 10, 2022, according to a press release.

Jack in the Box's eclectic menu not hindering operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Jack in the Box offers consumers five dayparts and a large menu boasting burgers, tacos and snacks. Ryan Ostrom, chief marketing officer, explains how and why…

Krystal brings on Dan James as real estate, construction VP

November 30, 2021

Krystal Restaurants has tapped Dan James as the company's vice president of real estate and construction. In this role, James heads real estate acquisitions…

Yum China expands benefits for restaurant general managers

November 29, 2021

Yum China will offer enhanced medical insurance coverage of up to RMB 1 million to each of its approximately 10,000 restaurant general managers. The upgraded…

Subway co-founder dies at 90

November 19, 2021

Dr. Peter Buck, the co-founder of Subway, died Nov. 18. Buck was 90, according to a statement from Subway.

How to retain restaurant staff during a hiring crisis

As an employer, being perfectly staffed to meet demand is one of your top priorities. Continue reading for six ways to retain your staff during a hiring crisis.

Plant Power Fast Food taps Michele Lange as director of training, development

November 18, 2021

Plant Power Restaurant Group has appointed Michele Lange as director of training and development.

Nathan's Famous SVP takes grocery delivery start-up CEO role

November 16, 2021

James Walker is leaving his position as senior vice president at Nathan's Famous to take the role of CEO at Buyk, a real-time retail service promising…

Fast casual leaders share hiring, recruitment tips amidst labor shortage

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel of fast casual leaders discussed labor issues in today's restaurant industry at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit held in Charlotte, North…