Restaurant chains work to fill thousands of positions as business starts to ramps up
IHOP, McDonald’s, Taco Bell recruit creatively Restaurant companies are finding it hard to bring back employees. A frantic hiring back of restaurant team members is expected, as states and local […]
Chipotle Cultivate Education program expands with free Agriculture, Culinary, Hospitality degrees
Partnership with JWU, Guild Education leads to premium culinary degree option Chipotle Mexican Grill will offer debt-free degrees in Agriculture, Culinary, and Hospitality as part of its benefits to employees, […]
Pokeworks beefs up leadership team as Michael Walters becomes permanent COO
Steve Heeley, Larry Sidoti also join fast-casual chain’s executive team Pokeworks is beefing up its C-suite with promotions and new hires, starting with the promotion of Michael Walters to the […]
National Restaurant Association names Emily Williams Knight chief collaboration officer, VP of Industry Relations
She joins Association after leading TRA since 2019 Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D. will join the National Restaurant Association as chief collaboration officer and executive VP, Industry Relations. Her new role […]
Smokey Bones names Nicole Robillard vice president of marketing
Marketing executive brings two decades of experience to Smokey Bones Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill named Nicole Robillard vice president of marketing. The two-decade marketing veteran brings a wealth […]
Ruby Tuesday adds Mitch Lowe, Adam Brotman to Board of Managers
New members bring collective experiences in franchising, legal, tech Ruby Tuesday appointed Mitch Lowe and Adam Brotman to its Board of Managers (Directors). The two executives bring unique perspectives on […]
Wendy’s names Beverly Stallings-Johnson chief diversity officer
Experienced executive to lead equity, inclusion initiatives Wendy’s named Beverly Stallings-Johnson its new chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer. She will assume the newly-created role effective March 15, 2021, charged […]
Culver’s taps Rick Silva for CEO post, succeeding Joe Koss
Silva’s golden touch with burger chains bodes well for success at Culver’s Franchising Culver Franchising tapped Enrique “Rick” Silva to chief executive officer post of Culver’s, its custard and ButterBurger […]
IHOP names Kieran Donahue chief marketing officer
Hospitality marketing executive takes top marketing post family-dining chain IHOP named veteran hospitality marketing executive Kieran Donahue chief marketing officer February 22. The former Marriott executive has two decades of […]
Subway appoints Steve Rafferty to SVP, Development North America post
Quick-serve chain hires Dunkin’ Brands executive to lead unit growth Subway Restaurants appointed Steve Rafferty to the role of SVP, Development for North America, charged with business development strategy at […]
Tropical Smoothie Cafe promotes Cheryl Fletcher to chief development officer
Talented franchise executive credited with accelerated growth of portfolio Tropical Smoothie Cafe promoted Cheryl Fletcher to chief development officer. The promotion further recognizes her leadership within the fast-casual smoothie and […]
