Staffing News & Media

A&W Restaurants names Betsy Schmandt CEO, president

March 4, 2025

A&W Restaurants has named Betsy Schmandt chief executive officer and president. Schmandt takes over the role from former CEO Kevin Bazner, who will…

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McDonald's international chief marketing officer to step down

March 4, 2025

McDonald's International Chief Marketing Officer will step down from his role March 31, according to a Campaign report.

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Jack in the Box CEO resigns; interim principal executive officer named

February 25, 2025

Jack in the Box CEO Darin Harris has resigned to take a position outside of the restaurant industry. The board of directors has appointed EVP and CFO Lance…

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Lion's Choice CEO offers secrets to brand's success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Lion's Choice CEO Fred Burmer offers secrets to the brand's operations and cooking up delicious roast beef sandwiches.

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Church's Texas Chicken promotes COO to CEO

February 24, 2025

Church's Texas Chicken has promoted Roland Gonzalez to CEO. Gonzalez previously served as COO the past two years and succeeds Joe Guith, who was named CEO in…

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5 key steps to getting started as a franchisee

by George Tinsley Sr. — Co-founder, vice president, and managing partner of Tinsley Family Concessions, Inc., Tinsley Family Concessions, Inc.

Succeeding as a restaurant franchisee requires careful planning, including location selection, thorough training, hands-on management, resilience and strong…

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KFC promotes Catherine Tan-Gillespie to president

February 17, 2025

Louisville, Kentucky-based Kentucky Fried Chicken has promoted Catherine Tan-Gillespie to president of KFC U.S. effective April 1, according to a press release.

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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard makes c-suite hires

February 14, 2025

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has hired Lawrence Brown as CDO, while Carmela Hughley steps in as SVP of marketing insights and innovation, according…

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White Castle names Melissa Palmisciano VP, general counsel

February 12, 2025

White Castle has promoted Deputy General Counsel Melissa Palmisciano to VP and general counsel, according to a press release.

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Subway Canada makes key staff appointments

February 11, 2025

Subway Canada has made two key staff appointments. Dennie Downie is the head of marketing of Canada and Reza Kouhang is the head of development for Canada…

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A&W names VP of franchise development, design

January 21, 2025

A&W Restaurants has named Meredeth Jones as the brand's VP of franchise development and design, according to a press release.

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Church's Texas Chicken appoints CMO, chief legal officer

January 17, 2025

Chuch's Texas Chicken has appointed Navin Sharma as CMO to replace Church's retiring EVP and CMO Natalia Franco. The brand also named Alisa P. Cleek at chief…

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Yum Brands promotes Scott Mezvinsky to KFC CEO

January 14, 2025

Yum Brands has promoted Scott Mezvinsky to KFC Division CEO. Mezvinsky currently serves as president of Taco Bell North America and International, according to…

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White Castle names new president

January 7, 2025

White Castle has named Anthony Joseph as its president. Joseph previously served as chief administrative officer and general counsel for the Ohio-based burger…

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Jack in the Box announces leadership transition

December 5, 2024

Tony Darden, SVP chief operating officer, will depart from his role at Jack in the Box. Darden has worked for the brand since June 2021, according to a press…

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GoTo Foods hires chief commercial officer

November 18, 2024

GoTo Foods, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, has hired former IHOP CMO…

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3 Essential tips to hiring the right manager

by Vivian Wang — Founder & CEO, LANDED

Every restaurant needs a great manager. Having the right team is crucial to scaling revenue and achieving business longevity.

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Papa Johns taps Jenna Bromberg as CMO

November 7, 2024

Papa John's International has appointed Jenna Bromberg chief marketing officer effective Nov. 14, according to a press release.

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KFC to hire 700 staff members across the UK, Ireland

November 6, 2024

KFC plans to recruit more than 700 permanent staff in the U.K. and Ireland ahead of Christmas, according to a press release.

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How restaurants can use data to maximize financial management, performance

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit examined how restaurants can use coaching, technology and other tools to maximize coaching, location collaboration…

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