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Tasty Restaurant Group Names Rick Gestring Brand Officer of its KFC and Taco Bell Locations

Tasty Restaurant Group (TRG) appoints Rick Gestring as Brand Officer for Tasty Chick’n. Tasty Restaurant Group is a prominent multi-brand restaurant owner and operator, with Tasty Chick’n being one of the four brands under its leadership. Tasty Chick’n oversees KFC and Taco Bell locations across Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Virginia. […]

Tasty Restaurant Group Names Greg Chaffin Brand Officer of its Pizza Hut Locations

Tasty Restaurant Group (TRG) has named Greg Chaffin as Brand Officer for Tasty Hut. As a leading multi-brand restaurant owner and operator, TRG oversees four distinct brands, including Tasty Hut. Tasty Hut manages Pizza Hut locations across Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West […]

Tasty Restaurant Group Names Jack Griffin Brand Officer of Tasty D’Lites, Operator of Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbin Stores

Tasty Restaurant Group (TRG) names Jack Griffin as Brand Officer for Tasty D’Lites. Tasty Restaurant Group is a leading multi-brand restaurant owner/operator with Tasty D’Lites one of the four brands they lead. Tasty D’Lites manages Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins brands in North Carolina and Vermont with growth and expansion plans in the works for additional markets. […]

Petition for No Tax on Tips and Overtime Surpasses 3,300 Signatures

TipHaus and Zaller Law Group, PC proudly announce that their collaborative petition, “No Tax on Tips and Overtime,” has already gathered 3,339 signatures in its push to improve the financial well-being of America’s tipped workers and overtime earners. This initiative advocates for eliminating federal taxes on tips and overtime pay, acknowledging the economic challenges hospitality […]

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Partners with DailyPay

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches, the San Francisco-based fast-casual concept, is showing love for its employees by supporting their financial wellness and security. The popular fast-casual restaurant chain joined forces with DailyPay – the leader in earned wage access – providing its team members with employee benefits that support them inside and outside the workplace. DailyPay’s […]

Panera Names Brian Krause Chief Development Officer

Panera Bread, a leader and pioneer in the fast casual restaurant industry, announced that Brian Krause has joined the company as Chief Development Officer. Krause will be responsible for driving strategic new store growth for Panera Bread, leading development planning, franchise development and sales, design & construction and real estate. Krause joined the company on […]

Big Chicken Names Bobby Shaw VP of Operations

Big Chicken is ushering in a new era of operational excellence with the appointment of Bobby Shaw as vice president of operations. A seasoned leader with more than four decades of experience in the restaurant franchising sector, Shaw will supercharge the brand’s growth, revolutionizing operations and teaming up with franchisees to deliver BIG results. With […]

GoTo Foods Announces Host of Executive Moves

GoTo Foods, parent company of the iconic Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky’s brands, announced multiple GoTo Foods leaders have been appointed to new positions this year. In 2024, Focus Brands announced a name change and new identity with the launch of GoTo Foods. This rebranding signaled an industry […]

Krispy Krunchy Chicken Names Jim Zielke CFO

Krispy Krunchy Chicken, one of the fastest-growing hot food concepts in the convenience store business with over 3,200 locations, has appointed Jim Zielke as its Chief Financial Officer. Zielke will report to Chief Executive Officer Jim Norberg and will serve on the executive leadership team.  Zielke most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer for […]

Shack Shack Names Justin Mennen Chief Information and Technology Officer

Shake Shack Inc. announced the appointment of Justin Mennen as Chief Information and Technology Officer, effective January 13, 2025. Mennen will report to Rob Lynch, CEO of Shake Shack, and will oversee all aspects of technology. “Justin brings a wealth of experience as a technology leader to Shake Shack, along with an impressive track record […]

Krispy Kreme Announces Global Leadership Changes

Krispy Kreme, Inc. announced changes to its Global Leadership Team aligning talent to maximize profitable expansion in the U.S. and the wider adoption of its capital-light international franchise model. “These leaders all have extensive company experience, commitment to operational excellence and passion for our iconic fresh doughnuts and beloved brand,” said Josh Charlesworth, Krispy Kreme […]