Papa John’s promotes Max Wetzel to EVP, chief commercial officer
Executive played oversized role in successful marketing campaigns, menu rollouts Papa John’s promoted Max Wetzel to EVP and chief commercial officer, expanding his role. Immediately, the Atlanta, Ga.-based restaurant company […]
53 pct of consumers are dining in restaurants less often: Acosta
The Why? Behind the Dine report reveals consumer preferences related to off-premises, COVID, safety Fifty-three percent of consumers are dining in restaurants less, according to a 2021 The Why? Behind […]
C3 by sbe raises $10M in strategic investment from Lurra Capital
Investment will open doors globally and fuel expansion with existing C3 partners Digital restaurant ecosystem C3 (Creating Culinary Communities) by sbe raised additional funding through a $10M infusion by Lurra […]
CKE promotes John Dunion to COO, Brian Cassidy to SVP, Carl’s Jr. Operations
Todd Huetnick promoted to SVP, supply chain The parent of Carl’s Jr. and Hardees’ promoted John Dunion to chief operating officer and Brian Cassidy to senior vice president, Carl’s Jr. […]
BurgerFi agrees to acquire 61-unit Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
Purchase from L Catterton to create 177-unit restaurant company, while seller takes large stake in BurgerFi International BurgerFi International agreed to acquire Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza and Wings from L […]
Ike’s Sandwiches names Irene Chao director of digital marketing
Most recently, she held the same title at Veggie Grill Ike’s Love and Sandwiches announced the appointment of Irene Chao to the position of director of digital marketing. Chao is […]
Pizza Hut promotes David Graves to president, US post
He succeeds David Hochman, who will return to operational leadership of sister brand, KFC, US Pizza Hut promoted David Graves to president of Pizza Hut US, succeeding Kevin Hochman, interim […]
Fat Brands finalizes acquisition of Twin Peaks sports bar chain
$300M purchase increases Fat Brands’ portfolio to 2,100 locations globally The parent of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and several limited-service chains, finalized the acquisition of Twin Peaks. Fat Brands’ $300M purchase […]
CEC Entertainment names Genaro Perez Peter Piper VP of Marketing and Strategy
New VP to help grow the brand and expand its visibility The parent of Peter Piper Pizza named Genaro Perez vice president of Marketing and Strategy for the brand. In […]
78 pct. of restaurants experienced slowdown due to Delta variant: National Restaurant Association
A new survey from the National Restaurant Association shows the fragility of the restaurant industry’s recovery. Many restaurant operators now believe that the recovery will run into 2022. Forty-four percent […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers names Laura Rueckel CMO
Erin Walter named VP, brand marketing, Jill Tinsley, director of communications Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers named Lara Rueckel chief marketing officer and Erin Walter vice president of brand marketing. […]
