Looking for ways to find and keep employees? NRA leaders offer insights

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Given the reality of fewer young employees in the work force, the only options are to recruit more from other age groups or be more successful recruiting…

Church's hires McDonald's finance director

July 21, 2017

Church's Chicken has hired former McDonald's Finance Director David Knies to fill the newly created role of vice president of franchise development. Knies will…

Dunkin' names new Baskin-Robbins SVP, appoints veteran fast food CEO to board

July 19, 2017

Dunkin' Brands has named one of its own veteran leaders to the position of senior vice president for Baskin-Robbins U.S. and Canada. Additionally, the company…

Popeyes leader moves to GPS Hospitality

July 18, 2017

Burger King and Popeyes franchisee firm, GPS Hospitality, has hired former Popeyes Financial Strategy and Analytics Vice President Chris Phillips as vice…

CKE names 3 more to top spots in 90-day leadership shakeup

July 10, 2017

Less than two weeks after CKE Restaurants announced a new COO and CMO, the organization has introduced new tech and human resources leaders. The Hardee's and…

Hardee's, Carl's Jr. parent announces major leadership changes

June 28, 2017

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's parent company CKE Restaurants Holdings is making major changes at the top, including two strategic appointments and a promotion…

Krystal names former Popeyes VP to chief people officer slot

June 27, 2017

Former Popeyes Vice President Catherine Jefferson has joined Krystal as chief people officer, bringing 20 years of human resources experience to the key role…

Marco's introduces tuition perk for employees

June 27, 2017

Marco's has added an employee perk that substantially boosts its attractiveness to potential employees, according to a news release.

Taco John's names new marketing VP

June 23, 2017

Taco John's has named Tom Meyer its new vice president of marketing, overseeing everything from brand strategy and pricing to advertising and social media, a…

Veteran marketing innovator named CMO at Rita's

June 22, 2017

Italian ice concept, Rita's Franchise Co., has named a new CMO for the 600-unit chain. Industry veteran, Phyllis Savar Levy, who has assumed the role and that…

Hughes Launches Affordable Integrated Broadband and 4G Network Platform

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), a leader in managed network solutions, today announced the addition of the Fortinet FortiGate 30E to its portfolio of…

Cole named Focus Brands president and COO; Damico named Naf Naf CEO

June 20, 2017

Six-chain operator, Focus Brands, has created a new leadership position — president and COO for North America — and named its current global channels group…

Transgender woman claims she was groped, bullied when employed at McDonald's franchise

Groping, merciless bullying and relegation to a storage closet restroom are among the claims that a transgender woman is making against a McDonald's in…

NRA applauds Trump's apprenticeship order, while critics say it's full of holes

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The National Restaurant Association and its educational foundation have been pushing for more love from the feds for apprenticeships and this week they got…

Sonic fills 3 marketing leadership roles, seeks brand chief

June 16, 2017

A 10-year marketing veteran at Sonic has been named the brand's new CMO. Lori Abou Habib started at the company as product pipeline manager and most recently…

Former Dunkin', Starbucks, Yum exec named Papa Murphy's CEO

June 15, 2017

Weldon Spangler, a former leader with Dunkin' Brands, Starbucks and Yum, has been named CEO of Papa Murphy's, effective July 17, the company announced. Jean…

McDonald's uses Snapchat to hire 250K summer workers

June 13, 2017

Since about half of McDonald's company-owned stores hires are between 16 and 24, the chain is putting out its call for 250,000 summer hires on the same…

Nestle Tollhouse Cafe by Chip puts 3 execs in new roles

June 7, 2017

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip today announced the appointment of Kendra Shier as vice president of operations and marketing, The 27-year restaurant industry…

Former Panera, Long John's marketing leader named Lion’s Choice CEO

May 30, 2017

A former senior marketing leader at Panera and Long John Silver's is taking over the corner office at St. Louis-based QSR, Lion's Choice, a news release said.

Taco Bueno hires new COO, CMO

May 24, 2017

Taco Bueno's has hired a new COO and CMO.  COO Tony Darden and CMO Sarah Beddoe bring extensive industry experience to their positions and will develop Taco…