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.

Restaurant Brands International promotes Joshua Kobza to CEO

February 14, 2023

Restaurant Brands International, parent company to Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs, has appointed Joshua Kobza as the company's CEO…

Whataburger taps former Starbucks exec as COO

February 10, 2023

Whataburger has hired Debbie Stroud as its new COO and EVP, according to a press release.

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Little Caesars taps Wendy's SVP as CFO

February 7, 2023

Little Caesars has hired Leigh Burnside as its chief financial officer, according to a press release.

Church's Texas Chicken names purchasing VP

January 25, 2023

Church's Texas Chicken has hired Will Cash as its vice president, purchasing, according to a press release.

Focus Brands announces 3 chief staff leaders

January 19, 2023

Focus Brands has added three senior leaders to its management team, according to a press release.

Roast beef leads the menu at Lion's Choice

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Missouri-based Lion's Choice brings the beef - roast beef, that is - to St. Louis. The legacy brand has 32 units and has opened eight in the last four years.

McDonald's CEO says corporate layoffs are coming

January 9, 2023

McDonald's is planning some corporate job cuts, according to a CNN report. The Chicago-based burger chain will let employees know by April 3.

Marco's Pizza names Kristin Corcoran VP corporate counsel

January 4, 2023

Marco's Pizza has named Kristin Corcoran as vice president — corporate counsel, according to a press release.

Restaurant experts weigh in on 2023 trends

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

December 29, 2022

We talked to several restaurant experts to learn what's in store for the industry in 2023.

Little Caesars taps Patrick Cunningham as VP of development

December 20, 2022

Little Caesars has hired Patrick Cunningham as vice president of development, according to company news.

KFC promotes 2 to executive team

December 20, 2022

KFC has promoted Ben Dubost to chief development officer and Kate Ward to chief legal officer effect Jan. 1, according to a press release.

How curbside, frictionless QSR transactions here to stay

by Laura Livers — Head of Strategic Growth, Intouch Insight

Following three years of unrest in the restaurant industry, dining in has returned. But curbside pickup and contactless ordering and payment has grown…

Roy Rogers taps Adam Klaers as EVP

December 15, 2022

Maryland-based Roy Rogers Restaurants has hired Adam Klaers as its executive vice president. Klaers will concentrate on optimizing performance of existing…

Tim Mullany steps down as Jack in the Box's CFO

December 14, 2022

Tim Mullany, EVP and CFO for Jack in the Box, will step down from his role for personal reasons effective Feb. 2, 2023, according to a press release.

Smalls Sliders taps Maria Rivera as CEO

December 13, 2022

Atlanta-based QSR brand Smalls Sliders has appointed Maria Rivera, former U.S. president of Krispy Kreme, as its chief executive officer, according to a press…