Captain D's appoints new CEO

August 23, 2010

Philip Greifeld has been named CEO of Captain D's Seafood Kitchen, effective Sept. 13.

Dunkin' Brands creates new IT-focused position

August 19, 2010

Dunkin Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has named Ken Chaisson as its newly-created vice president of IT, retail technology…

CKE Restaurants adds three to the board

August 16, 2010

CKE Restaurants, Inc., the umbrella company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has appointed Daniel E. Ponder, Jr., Jerold H. Rubinstein and C. Thomas Thompson to its…

Teamwork: Culver's awards scholarships to 225 employees

August 11, 2010

Culver's restaurants awarded its 2010 VIP Foundation Scholarships to 225 team members from 130 restaurants in 14 states.

When it's time to hire, look for learners

by Michael Harms — Sr. Business Analyst, People Report - Black Box Intelligence

Odds are you’ve never met my mother. That’s too bad. Think Betty White with darker hair. My mom is one of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet and her cinnamon…

ParTech appoints vice president of Americas' sales

August 5, 2010

ParTech, Inc. has named Mike Todd as Vice President – Americas’ Sales. Todd will report to Tim Votaw, senior vice president of sales and marketing.

Subway implements Online B2B Marketplace

August 5, 2010

Subway restaurant chain has implemented the MarketPlace365 virtual tradeshow platform with more than 100 food, beverage and service providers participating.

El Pollo Loco named a top franchise for Hispanics for the first time

August 3, 2010

The World Franchising Network has listed El Pollo Loco on its list of Top Franchises for Hispanics. This is the first time the chicken establishment has made…

How the evil HR guy is messing with this job market

by Joni Doolin — CEO, People Report

QSRs find multiple uses for the iPad

While there are plenty of detractors, a number of experts see unlimited possibilities for the device.

Driving Operational Excellence

Labor costs are one of the biggest expenses QSR operators face. Workforce management automation can help ensure the hiring of more productive employees…

Leave Me Alone---I'm trying to work!

by Michael Harms — Sr. Business Analyst, People Report - Black Box Intelligence

Okay, so unemployment is at 10% and the economy has lost over 8 million jobs since this recession began. You don't have to be an economist to know that this…

Yum! Brands on Black Enterprise's '40 Best Companies for Diversity' list for 6th year

June 28, 2010

Yum! Brands Inc., parent of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants, again has been named one of Black Enterprise magazine’s “4…

Dunkin' Donuts hires new execs in marketing, operations

June 24, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts has appointed two senior-level strategic hires to support the brand's ongoing focus on leadership marketing and operational excellence. Dan…

Dunkin' Donuts hires new execs in marketing, operations

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June 24, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts has appointed two senior-level strategic hires to support the brand's ongoing focus on leadership marketing and operational excellence. Dan…

HotSchedules: Labor management moves beyond the schedule

Restaurants find the full-range online solution can cut labor costs as well as boost employee retention and sales.

HotSchedules: Labor management moves beyond the schedule

Restaurants find the full-range online solution can cut labor costs as well as boost employee retention and sales.

Arby's creates chief innovation officer position

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June 21, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has brought another former executive back into the fold with the appointment of Warren Chang to the newly created position of…

Sonic Q3 net down 34.5%, appoints new CMO

June 21, 2010

Sonic Corp. continues to be impacted by the challenging economic environment, as evident in its third quarter earnings report. Meanwhile, the company also…

KFC renews commitment to diversity

June 15, 2010

KFC announced a renewed commitment to diversity earlier this week during a presentation at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition & Citizenship Education Fund annual…