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Heav’nly Donuts Rounds Up Wentworth Headset

Wentworth Technology announced today that Heav’nly Donuts has selected its SpeedThru Drive-thru headset system for their communications needs. As the leading provider of drive-thru communications systems, Wentworth Technology is furnishing Heav’nly Donuts with a complete headset and speaker system at several of their locations. With Wentworth Technology’s SpeedThru system, Heav’nly Donuts will be able to […]

CEO of Unified Foodservice Purchasing Co-Op to Retire

Daniel E. Woodside, president and CEO of Unified Foodservice Purchasing Co-op, LLC, announced his intention to retire today after 13 years with the company. UFPC is the exclusive supply chain management organization for Yum! Brands, Inc. and its national restaurant systems: KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, plus the independent brands of A&W and Long John […]

Tony Simmons Named COO, Tabasco’s McIlhenny Co.

Anthony “Tony” Simmons, previously executive vice president of McIlhenny Company, has been named president and COO of the company. A great-great-grandson of Edmund McIlhenny, the creator of Tabasco brand pepper sauce, Simmons is a member of the fifth generation of the McIlhenny family involved in the production of Tabasco sauce and is the seventh family member […]

Starbucks Stacks Digital Team

Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX – News) promoted two senior leaders as the company continues to innovate in the way it engages and rewards customers and employees. Adam Brotman was appointed chief digital officer and Curt Garner was named chief information officer. “Over the past several years, there has been a seismic shift in consumer behavior in large […]

New Development Officer at Global Franchise Group

Global Franchise Group, a strategic brand management company, recently added John Barber as its chief development officer.  Barber is responsible for overseeing all domestic and international development for the Global Franchise Group family of brands including Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery, MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery, Pretzelmaker/Pretzel Time, and The Athlete’s Foot. The brands are […]

Bower Promoted to President of U.S. at Popeyes

AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, announced that U.S. chief operating officer Ralph W. Bower has been named president of U.S. at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, the world's second-largest chicken chain based on number of units. In his new role, Bower will be responsible for leading day-to-day U.S. operations for Popeyes restaurants. […]

Focus Brands Appoints SVP of Business Development

FOCUS Brands announced today it has named Chad Scales as senior vice president of business development. In this newly created role, Chad’s primary responsibility will be to develop new lines of business, including product creation, manufacture, and sales for Carvel Ice Cream, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky’s, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. Scales comes to FOCUS Brands […]

Jamba Appoints Chief Brand, Innovation Officers

Jamba, Inc., a leading healthy active lifestyle brand, today announced key personnel changes designed to accelerate the company’s brand marketing, global consumer products, and product innovation growth platforms. The realignment of responsibilities will enable Jamba to leverage the strengths and synergies of a combined leadership across the organization. With this new alignment, Julie S. Washington, […]

PeopleMatter Obtains $14 Million in Series C Funding

PeopleMatter, provider of the fastest-growing talent management solution (S) specifically designed for hourly workforces in the service industry, announced today a $14-million Series C round of venture funding led by Morgenthaler Ventures. This financing will continue to accelerate PeopleMatter’s product-innovation and customer-acquisition strategies. Existing investors Noro-Moseley Partners, C&B Capital, Intersouth Partners, and Harbert Ventures also […]

Del Taco Adds Execs to Redefine Brand Experience

Del Taco announced several promotions and appointments within its executive ranks as part of a larger initiative to redefine how the company delivers on its brand experience. “Del Taco is on an aggressive mission to redefine how potential new and current customers view our product and service experience,” says Paul Murphy, CEO of Del Taco. “Ultimately, […]

Harsha Agadi Named Executive Chairman of Quiznos’ Board

Quiznos, one of the nation’s premier quick-service restaurant chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, announced it has named Harsha V. Agadi as executive chairman of its Board of Managers. Originally from Mumbai, India, Agadi brings more than 25 years’ experience with foodservice companies to the position, having worked with Domino’s Pizza, Pepsi, Kraft, General […]

DQ, Orange Julius Create 50 Jobs in Lynnwood, Wash.

The Dairy Queen system has always been about sharing smiles and stories. Now, the company has opened a new DQ Grill & Chill restaurant and a DQ Orange Julius store in Lynnwood, Washington, creating 50 jobs. The 2.135 square-foot DQ Grill & Chill restaurantis located at 121st Street and Mukilteo Speedway, and has seating for […]

JobApp Keeps Efficiency High at Checkers, Rally’s

Tampa, Florida-based Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, the nation’s largest chain of double drive-thru restaurants, knows that people drive its success. When the national quick-service chain decided that one of its core corporate values, “Obsessed with Excellence: Uncompromisingly High Standards,” could be enhanced by investing in talent management technology, Checkers gave JobApp Network a tall order: Bring […]

Wendy’s Staff ‘Reboot’: A Good Move?

Wendy’s made waves last week when it announced during its fourth-quarter earnings call that it would be making service and experience improvements to compete more with fast-casual companies like Five Guys. Executives at the iconic brand stated that they would expand Wendy’s new prototype, but it was another part of the strategy that resonated in […]

Sonic Appoints O’Reilly to Chief Marketing Officer

Sonic Corp., the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced the appointment of James O’Reilly as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. O’Reilly brings more than 20 years of senior level leadership in consumer driven marketing, brand management, and product development, including extensive experience within the quick service restaurant segment. He most recently […]

NRA, Restaurateurs to Speak to Congress About Job Growth

An expected 500 restaurateurs from across the country will convene in Washington, D.C., from April 17-18, 2012, for the National Restaurant Association’s 26th annual Public Affairs Conference. “The Association’s highly anticipated Public Affairs Conference gives restaurant operators and their advocates an opportunity to speak directly to members of Congress and provide them with a better […]

Unified Brands Announces Executive Appointments

Unified Brands recently announced the promotion of Angela Owens to vice president of human resources. Owens started her career as a human resource generalist with the Randell brand in 2000. In 2004 she was promoted to human resource manager for the Weidman, Michigan, and Tucson, Arizona, manufacturing facilities. Owens was promoted again in 2007 to […]

Jim Schwitzer Joins Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop

E&G Franchise Systems, Inc. announces that Jim Schwitzer has joined the 53-unit Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop organization as the director of franchise sales. In his new role, Schwitzer will report to Eric Wolfe, CEO/president of E&G Franchise Systems, Inc., and will focus on attracting multi-unit franchisee candidates and territory agreements to continue to grow […]

RTI Appoints Neal Starkey to President, COO

Jim Clutter, owner/founder of Restaurant Technology, Inc. (RTI), has announced a management restructure of the restaurant operations and accounting software company, including several key appointments. He says the changes come in response to business growth demands and the company’s plan of strategic objectives. Neal Starkey, a 28-year company veteran who had been executive vice president […]

Sbarro Taps Former Wendy’s, Breugger’s Execs

James Greco has been named president and CEO of Sbarro, effective immediately.  Greco was the former CEO of Bruegger’s Enterprises and is credited by industry experts with the strong performance and growth of the 28-year-old national bagel bakery chain.  Nicky McGrane, who has been serving as Sbarro’s interim president and CEO, will be leaving the […]

Pizza Ranch Names VP of Marketing

Pizza Ranch, Inc. announced the appointment of Cody Pierce as vice president of marketing, effective Jan. 9. Pierce reports to Pizza Ranch’s Chief Operating Officer Jon Moss. Pierce will be responsible for developing and leading the execution of Pizza Ranch’s marketing and advertising strategies to grow sales, traffic, and profitability for the franchisee community and […]

WFF Seeks Companies Promoting Women Leaders

Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) announced today that it is accepting nominations for the sixth Jackie B. Trujillo Outstanding SOAR Award, sponsored by Yum! Brands. This prestigious award, which stands for Standard-Setters for Opportunity, Advancement and Recognition of women, annually honors one foodservice company that is supremely dedicated to attracting, educating, and promoting women to the […]

SONIC Bolsters Corporate Leadership Lineup

SONIC welcomes four new members to its Oklahoma City corporate leadership group in a series of talent acquisitions designed to bolster the strategy and growth of the brand. Clas Petersson, vice president of product and packaging Bob Franke, senior vice president of field services – east region Larry Archibald, vice president of brand systems Tanishia […]

Church’s Chicken Announces Executive Appointments

Church’s Chicken Chief Executive Officer Jim Hyatt, after only four months at the helm of the globally recognized quick-service chain, announced today key talent acquisitions and promotions to its leadership team. “As we move forward to strengthen our brand globally and relentlessly work on improving restaurant operations and profitability for all our stakeholders, it’s important […]

Cintas Issues Top Five Safety Resolutions for 2012

In 2010, more than 3.9 million workplace injuries and illnesses were reported, many of which were preventable. No significant changes to these statistics are expected for 2011. With the new year now in full swing, Cintas Corporation, the leader in first-aid and safety products, today identified the top five safety resolutions for 2012 to help […]

Wendy’s Appoints R. Scott Toop to SVP, General Counsel

The Wendy’s Company today announced the appointment of R. Scott Toop, 57, as senior vice president, general counsel, secretary, and a member of its Executive Leadership Team, effective today. Toop will report to Wendy’s President and Chief Executive Officer Emil Brolick. A proven leader with extensive strategic legal and business experience, Toop has served as […]

Le Duff America Appoints Jim Vinz to Co-CEO

Le Duff America Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Claude Bergeron, announced the appointment of restaurant and hospitality industry veteran Jim Vinz as Co-CEO of Le Duff America, the North American management company of café brands that include la Madeleine Country French Café, Bruegger’s Bagels, Timothy’s World Coffee, and Brioche Dorée. Vinz will provide substantial support […]

HMSHost Names Tom Fricke President and CEO

Tom Fricke has joined HMSHost as president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 16, 2012.         For more than 20 years, Fricke has served in a variety of substantial leadership roles, most recently as the CEO of Cartridge World. While at Cartridge World— one of the largest retailers of remanufactured ink and toner cartridges— Fricke oversaw […]