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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 […]

Charley’s Grilled Subs Promotes Wright to President

Charley’s Grilled Subs, the international Philly Cheesesteak sandwich franchise, has promoted Bob Wright to president and chief operating officer to help guide the brand into the future. Bob Wright was named COO for Charley’s Grilled Subs in 2010. Since joining the company, Wright has been responsible for company and franchise operations, purchasing, training, and marketing. […]

Capriotti’s Promotes Walls to President Position

Capriotti’s announced the appointment of Patrick Walls to president of the company. Walls previously served as chief operating officer for more than two years with the company. Walls will be responsible for implementing and executing the strategy developed by the CEO and the Board of Directors as well as ensuring the company and each of […]

Obama Praises Jamba Juice’s Hiring Initiative

Jamba Juice Company, a leading healthy, active lifestyle brand, recently received special recognition by President Barack Obama and United States Labor Secretary Hilda Solis for demonstrating the highest level of corporate leadership by actively participating in the Obama Administration’s Summer Jobs USA 2011 initiative. Last spring, Jamba stepped forward and committed to hire a minimum […]

Event Promotes Recognition, Inclusion of LGBT Employees

In an effort to create a space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) workers in the food and hospitality industry, The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) will present a Cultural Intelligence event on “The Power of LGBT Employees and Guests,” on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at Johnson & Wales University’s North Miami campus. […]

Trojan Promoted to CFP of Pizza Inn Holdings

Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. has named Jerome L. Trojan, III as chief financial officer. Trojan joins the company at a time of considerable growth, bringing strong financial experience in leadership roles for private and publicly traded companies in the small cap space and in franchising. "Jerry is a great addition to our executive team as […]

Group of Franchisees Completes Acquisition of A&W

A&W Restaurants Inc., founded in 1919, making it the oldest fast food company in the world, has been acquired by A Great American Brand LLC, a partnership of domestic and international A&W Restaurant franchisees, from YUM! Brands Inc. Kevin Bazner, A&W chief executive officer, who was A&W Restaurants president from 1999 to 2003, announced the […]

POP Provider KDM Acquires Digital Printing Company

KDM P.O.P. Solutions Group announced the acquisition of Norcross, Georgia–based American Digital Communications (ADC). ADC specializes in providing digital printing, finishing, kit-packing, and delivering customized point-of-purchase materials to several retail industry segments, including quick-serve restaurants, convenience stores, and home-improvement retailers. The addition of specific digital state-of-the-art print technologies will substantially increase capacity and expedite speed […]

Bruegger’s CEO Greco Steps Down

Le Duff America Inc., owner of Bruegger’s, announced co-CEO James Greco will step down as of December 27 to pursue other opportunities.  Greco took on the role of co-CEO of Le Duff America when the company purchased Bruegger’s and its stable of brands in March 2011. Prior to the acquisition, he was CEO of Bruegger’s, […]