Staffing News & Media

Bojangles COO to retire, search on for replacement

January 31, 2022

Bojangles COO Brian Unger is retiring effective no earlier than March 31, according to a company press release.

GPS Hospitality promotes Daniel Lee to VP of financial planning, analysis

January 25, 2022

GPS Hospitality, one the nation's largest franchisees of Burger King, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, and Pizza Hut, has promoted Daniel Lee to vice president of…

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Yum China named top employer

January 21, 2022

Top Employers Institute has certified Yum China as a Top Employer China for the fourth consecutive year. The company was the only restaurant brand named among…

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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard CEO appearing on "Undercover Boss"

January 21, 2022

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard CEO and President Linda L. Chadwick will be featured on the CBS show "Undercover Boss" airing Friday, Jan. 28…

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Is there an end in sight for The Great Resignation?

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Employees are leaving their positions in droves. What can operators do to keep their businesses fully manned?

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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.

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Krystal hires David Krisher as CFO

January 12, 2022

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

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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…

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Why employee reviews still important to operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Uniforms become more functional for employee satisfaction

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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Jack in the Box's eclectic menu not hindering operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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…

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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…

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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…

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