How helping employees reach financial stability will help your restaurant

Helping employees achieve financial stability by educating them on the public benefits already available not only helps improve the quality of their lives, but…

McDonald's hires former Obama advisor for global communications role

June 15, 2015

After hiring the creator of Dove's award-winning 'Real Beauty Campaign,' Silvia Lagnado, McDonald's has named former White House press secretary and adviser to…

Creator of Dove's 'Real Beauty Campaign' joins McDonald's

June 10, 2015

McDonald's Corporation announced the appointments of Robert Gibbs as executive vice president, global chief communications officer and Silvia Lagnado as…

Cousins Subs founder retires; daughter takes over

June 5, 2015

Bill Specht, founder of Cousins Subs, announced his retirement as CEO after 43 years in the business.

Groupon, PeachWorks execs discuss how technology benefits operations

The CEOs of Groupon's Breadcrumb and PeachWorks discuss how their technology can help restaurants and retailers stay relevant.

Cousins Subs to bolster IT with new director

May 26, 2015

Cousins Subs announced the company has invested in bolstering its IT infrastructure with the hiring of Scott Lewis as director of information technology.

Former Arby's VP joins CiCi's

May 21, 2015

CiCi's Pizza, a pizza buffet concept, announced the promotion of Steven Jones to chief operating officer.

NRF: Obama’s overtime rules will 'hollow out' management jobs

May 19, 2015

The Obama Administration’s plan to revise federal overtime regulations would likely “hollow out” low- and mid-level management positions in the restaurant and…

PizzaRev CEO joins California Restaurant Association

May 15, 2015

PizzaRev CEO and co-founder, Rodney Eckerman, joined the Board of Directors of the California Restaurant Association, the state's restaurant and hospitality…

Former Pizza Hut chief of marketing joins Wendy's

May 15, 2015

The Wendy's Company announced the appointment of Kurt Kane, 43, to the newly created position of Chief Concept Officer, responsible for all North American…

Dunkin' Brands' Government Affairs VP joins NRA as VP of Government Affairs & Policy

May 4, 2015

Simpson will be a member of the association's executive leadership, reporting to President and CEO Dawn Sweeney.

Florida KFCs increase bottom line 2% with video cameras

April 15, 2015

Envysion, a provider of managed video as a service technology, announced that D-Carr Investments has increased its bottom line by two percent in six months…

McDonald's to increase wages, provide paid time off: April Fools?

April 1, 2015

McDonald's USA today announced wage increases and paid time off for full- and part-time employees at company-owned restaurants.

Arby's appoints VP of Operations to COO

March 31, 2015

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. announced that Senior Vice President of Operations John Bowie is the company’s new chief operating officer, reporting to Paul…

Popeyes appoints former IHOP VP to COO

March 31, 2015

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. announced it has appointed John K. Merkin as Chief Operating Officer-US.

Long John Silver's appoints new CEO

February 25, 2015

Long John Silver's announced the appointment of James O'Reilly as chief executive officer.

Wendy's elects former Microsoft exec to Board of Directors

February 25, 2015

The Wendy's Company announced that its Board of Directors has elected Michelle "Mich" Mathews-Spradlin to serve as a director of the company.

Nevada, Hawaii, Florida boast highest percentage of restaurant workers

February 24, 2015

States whose restaurant workforces represent the largest proportions of their overall employment include Nevada, with 16 percent; Hawaii, with 14 percent and…

West Virginia man suing Burger King for racial discrimination

February 11, 2015

A Morgantown, West Virginia, man is suing a Burger King location for racial discrimination

NRA renews CEO's contract

February 10, 2015

The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement on its decision to renew the contract for Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney.