Top Employee Management News

Uncommon Brands today announced the appointment of Douglas Kwong as Vice President of Marketing and Lucious Kimble III as Corporate Controller. The company also promoted Jack Franken to Vice President of Finance and Strategy. The Dallas-based restaurant group’s portfolio includes Fuego Tortilla Grill, a fast-casual concept known for its handmade tortillas and oversized tacos, and […]

WKS Restaurant Group, one of the largest restaurant franchisees in the United States, announced today that Jay Spongberg has been promoted to president and chief operating officer. Roland Spongberg will continue to serve as chief executive officer. Jay has been an integral part of WKS for 26 years and has held numerous leadership positions throughout […]

Pura Vida Miami, the all-day café and lifestyle brand operating 55 locations across six states and Washington D.C., today announced the appointment of Donnie Upshaw as Chief People and Culture Officer. Upshaw joins Co-Founders Omer and Jennifer Horev and the company’s expanding executive leadership team as Pura Vida Miami continues its national expansion.  As the company enters […]

CC’s Coffee House, the beloved Louisiana-born coffee house concept, has appointed Bailey Richard as its new Director of Marketing, strengthening the brand’s leadership team as CC’s continues to evolve its positioning, menu and growth strategy to reach new guests and new markets. Richard brings more than 10 years of restaurant industry experience spanning operations, branding, […]

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, an award-winning frozen dessert brand offering bold flavors and vibrant experiences, announces the appointment of Lisa McGill as its first Vice President of Franchise Development. In this role, McGill will lead the brand’s national franchise growth strategy, guiding expansion efforts while strengthening the systems and support that fuel franchisee success.  McGill brings more than 25 years of entrepreneurship, including […]

Following development momentum and brand expansion throughout 2026, Dog Haus is reinforcing the leadership team behind its brand evolution, adding proven outside experience to help strengthen, evolve and amplify one of the restaurant industry’s most distinctive brands. The award-winning craft casual brand has appointed restaurant and consumer-brand executive James Field as chief marketing officer, and promoted CJ […]

Mike’s Red Tacos, the celebrated San Diego-born beef Birria brand named a Yelp Top 100 U.S. Restaurant (2023), has bolstered its executive team, bringing veteran business leaders onboard to lead the brand’s growth.  Founder Mike Touma, who grew the brand from a San Diego food truck into two brick-and-mortar restaurants before the launch of its […]

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, today announced the appointment of Drew Travis as Chief Financial Officer. Travis’s hiring follows the recent appointments of Jill Thomas as Chief Marketing Officer and Brian Lindley as Chief Development Officer in February, continuing key additions to the company’s executive leadership team. Travis brings more than […]