The Wendy’s Company announced that Emil J. Brolick will join Wendy’s as president and CEO, effective September 12. Brolick, who will relocate to the Dublin, Ohio, area, will also join the Company’s Board of Directors. He succeeds Roland Smith, who will step down from his role as president and CEO but serve as a senior […]
More than 37,000 Texas restaurant owners and operators now have access to health insurance and related products and services through the Restaurant Health Care Alliance, a joint project of the National Restaurant Association and UnitedHealthcare. The Alliance, partnering with the Texas Restaurant Association, provides a suite of health care products that will help Texas restaurant […]
Zoup! Fresh Soup Company, a leader in the soup segment of the fast-casual industry, has named Clyde Manion as purchasing specialist. With more than 30 years of experience in the food industry, Manion is joining the Zoup! corporate team and will be accountable for vendor relationships, including product consistency across distributors and purchasing. “Clyde carries […]
Quiznos Restaurant franchise owners are pleased to formally announce the formation of the Quiznos Franchisee Association (QZFA). QZFA will provide Quiznos franchise owners a platform to advocate for improved profitability, transparency, and stronger franchisor-franchisee relationships in order to enrich the value of the Quiznos brand. “This is a pivotal time for Quiznos franchise owners; we […]
Edible Arrangements is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its first franchise location, which opened in Waltham, Massachusetts, in August 2001. Positioning itself for growth for the next 10 years and beyond, the company announced the promotion of several key leaders to its executive management team. Kristy Ferguson was named chief strategy officer, Steve Thomas was […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is releasing the Employee Health and Personal Hygiene Interactive Resource Disc for use by foodservice establishments and retail food stores in preventing transmission of foodborne pathogens that are often transmitted by sick food employees.
McDonald's Corporation Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner today announced that Steve Easterbrook will resign as president of McDonald's Europe effective September 30, 2011. Easterbrook, 44, is joining the privately owned Gondola Group and will assume operational leadership of the international restaurant brand PizzaExpress as chief executive. "It's been a real privilege to lead McDonald's in […]
California Pizza Kitchen Inc. (CPK), home to the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, and creative salads, announced that G.J. Hart was named its president, CEO, and executive chairman. He will succeed Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, CPK’s cofounders. CPK was acquired by Golden Gate Capital on July 7. Hart, 53, […]
In October, Facility Solutions, Inc. will celebrate 10 years of success in the restaurant industry. Tom Cullen, CEO and founder of Facility Solutions, leads a team of professionals who manage national rollouts for many of America‟s largest restaurant chains. Although Cullen is 85 percent deaf, his disability has yet to tamper with his organization or […]
American Blue Ribbon Holdings (ABRH) President and CEO Hazem Ouf announced the appointment of industry veteran Jennifer Sanning as chief marketing officer for the company’s restaurant brands: Village Inn, Bakers Square, and Max & Erma’s. In addition to leading the marketing functions for the brands, Sanning has responsibility for menu development and culinary direction. “Jen brings […]
Haliburton International Foods, Inc., a leading manufacturer of food products, announced the hiring of Bobby D. Ray as Haliburton’s vice president, retail sales. Ray has enjoyed a successful career in retail sales and marketing for more than 30 years. Ray worked most recently with Allens Inc. as vice president of retail sales and marketing and […]
Pizza Inn, Inc., has appointed Andy Wittman as Culinary Operations Manager. Formally a Field Business Consultant for the company, Wittman brings more than 15 years industry experience to the roll. “We’re extremely excited to have Andy join the culinary team,” says Charlie Morrison, president and CEO of Pizza Inn. “Ever since he began working with […]
The Krystal Company today announced that it is exploring a possible sale of the company. It operates 364 company-owned and franchised restaurants in 11 states across the Southeast. Piper Jaffray Companies, a middle-market investment bank, has been engaged to assist in the process. “Having seen the company through significant growth since 1997, the board feels […]
Auntie Anne’s recently awarded $25,000 in post-secondary education scholarships to five exceptional individuals. Auntie Anne’s Scholarship Awards Program, currently in its sixth year, is open to franchise and corporate employees, as well as their immediate family members. The scholarships are awarded to individuals based on outstanding work ethic and educational accomplishments. The recipients of Auntie […]
ADP announced the launch of ALINE Pay by ADP, a comprehensive electronic payroll disbursement solution that helps employers reduce administration time and minimize their risk of financial and compliance exposure. The ALINE Pay electronic pay solution is designed to be compliant in all 50 states through a wage funding and distribution solution, and gives both […]
Bojangles’ announced today that it has been acquired by a Boston-based global private equity firm, but one company executive says things will remain business as usual for the Southeast chicken-and-biscuits brand. Eric Newman, executive vice president and general counsel for Bojangles’, says the acquisition by Advent International won’t slow the chain’s growth, which has accelerated […]
Manitowoc Foodservice is pleased to announce that Dennis O’Toole has joined the company as the new vice president of marketing for Manitowoc’s North America Ovens and Advanced Cooking Technology (ACT) operating company. In his new position, Dennis is responsible for marketing for the North America Ovens and Advanced Cooking operating company, which combines Cleveland, Lincoln, […]
Panchero’s Mexican Grill has announced the hiring of Barry Nelson as the company’s new vice president of operations. Nelson brings more than 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry. He spent 10 years with Papa John’s working with both corporate and franchise operations, including positions as store manager, district manager, franchise business director, and […]
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announced that Cindy Bay has been promoted to senior vice president of US Franchises and Company Stores, reporting to Jim Morgan, president and CEO. Bay has served for the past three years as senior vice president of company store operations at Krispy Kreme. Prior to joining Krispy Kreme, she had a long […]
George Culver, father of Culver’s co-founder & CEO Craig Culver, died Thursday, July 7, in Sauk City. He was 88. Culver and his wife Ruth began their foodservice career by opening an A&W restaurant in Sauk City in 1961. After operating a number of other restaurants in the area they founded Culver’s in 1984 by converting […]
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced today that Lynette McKee has been selected as executive director, effective July 5, 2011. In this vital role, she will lead the Foundation in achieving its mission to enhance the restaurant industry’s service to the public through education, community engagement, and the promotion of career opportunities. "Lynette’s two […]
Friday marks the deadline for California restaurant workers to comply with the California Food Handler Card law that was enacted in January to improve food safety. The law requires all of California’s 900,000-plus foodservice workers to receive food safety training and obtain a California Food Handler Card. The training can be acquired through the National […]
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