Staffing News & Media

Wendy’s taps PepsiCo head as CEO

January 19, 2024

Wendy's has tapped Kirk Tanner as president and CEO. Tanner, who most recently serve as CEO of North American Beverages at PepsiCo Inc., has more than 30 years…

read now

Yum Brand promotes Joe Park to chief digital and technology officer

January 16, 2024

Yum Brands has promoted Joe Park to chief digital and technology officer. Park will report to Chris Turner, Yum Brands CFO, when he takes the position March 1…

read now

Franchising with a twist: Hot Dog Shoppe's strategies for success

January 15, 2024

Ohio-based Hot Dog Shoppe has a new owner and a new lease on life. The brand opens its first franchise in Venice, Florida, Jan. 15.

read now

Whataburger promotes 2 to VP roles

January 12, 2024

Whataburger has promoted two employees to VP roles, according to a press release.

read now

Restaurants need to implement these actionable retention techniques

by Jessica Bryant — Vice President and Restaurants Head of Operations, NCR Voyix

Consider these tips when retention becomes a problem.

read now

Experts make predictions for restaurant operations in 2024

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant brands and industry experts weigh in on trends expected for the new year.

read now

QSRweb’s most-clicked feature stories in 2023

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

These are the most-clicked feature stories for 2023.

read now

Buff City Soap exec to join Jack in the Box board of directors

December 21, 2023

Jack in the Box has elected Enrique Ramirez Mena to the company's board of directors effective Jan. 15, 2024.

read now

How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes

Consistency is key to franchise success. Ensuring franchisees follow standardized procedures is key to maintaining that consistency.

Presented by FastCasual.com

download now

Checkers & Rally's adds 2 to leadership team

November 16, 2023

Checkers & Rally's has hired Michael Blair as CFO and Scott Johnson as CMO, according to a press release.

read now

Subway appoints Jeff Shepherd as CFO

November 15, 2023

Subway has named Jeff Shepherd as the brand's CFO. Shepherd reports to CEO John Chidsey and will oversee the brand's global finance organization. He succeeds…

read now

WOWorks, Craveworthy Brands, Cousins Maine Lobster execs talk menu optimization, strategy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Adam Terranova, senior director of growth for WOWorks, Jeremy Theisen, chief growth and development officer at Craveworthy Brands and Annie Tselikis, director…

read now

Kelly's Roast Beef goes from casual beach fare to New England legacy franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Kelly's Roast Beef has four company-owned restaurants, two licensed airport units in Boston Logan International Airport and five franchised in New England and…

read now

Checkers & Rally's appoints Stephanie Grant director of real estate

November 2, 2023

Checkers and Rally's has appointed Stephanie Grant as the brand's director of real estate, where she will elevate the companies' approach for current and…

read now

Capriotti’s, Wing Zone, Swamp Dawg, Goodcents execs talk growth with lean teams

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant labor shortages have become a pervasive issue, affecting both corporate and store-level operations. Three restaurant executives discussed labor…

read now

KFC launches club to help UK youth gain first-time jobs

October 20, 2023

KFC is launching an inclusive U.K. members club dubbed The Kentucky Club, to help young people gain a fair shot at a first job, according to a press release.

read now

Domino's Pizza names Sam Jackson EVP of human resources

October 18, 2023

Domino's Pizza has named Sam Jackson as its EVP of human resources. Jackson will report to CEO Russell Wiener effective Nov. 4, according to a press release.

read now

McDonald's launches '1 in 8' homecoming initiative

October 12, 2023

McDonald's has found that one in eight Americans have worked at one of its restaurants, leading the brand to launch its "1 in 8" initiative, according to a…

read now

How restaurants can attract, retain top talent in a tight job market

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Hiring and retention are still issues in the industry, but things are looking up. One expert offers insight and tips on the restaurant hiring landscape.

read now

How diversity became Shake Shack's key ingredient

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Shake Shack set big goals for diversity. At the Fast Casual Executive Summit, Idris Stover, director of diversity, equity inclusion and engagement, discussed…

read now