Fresh Brothers names veteran leader as CEO

January 31, 2020

Los Angeles-based Fresh Brothers pizza has named former CiCi's and Round Table executive Geoffrey Goodman as its new CEO. The brand said in a news release that…

Your Pie hits a growth spurt

January 28, 2020

Your Pie said it not only opened six stores in the fourth quarter of last year, but as previously reported here, named a CEO and CMO for the Athens…

Mod names president, promotes 6 others

January 28, 2020

MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC has promoted COO John Maguire to the additional role of president, while Steve O'Neil, leader of operations services and…

Boston's Pizza names marketing lead

January 23, 2020

Casual pizza brand Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar has promoted Katie Borger from senior director of marketing to vice president of marketing…

Chuck E Cheese parent names former Six Flags exec to CEO spot

January 22, 2020

Chuck E. Cheese parent company, CEC Entertainment, Inc. has named former Six Flags development company executive David McKillips as its CEO, replacing Tom…

How Domino's connects corporate execs to reality of store life

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Store-level employees are often on the receiving end of corporate dictums that may not always sync with pizza restaurant reality. Enter Domino's Pizza Prep…

Papa Gino's parent company names former Papa John's exec as new CEO

January 20, 2020

Tom Sterrett, president and COO of New England Authentic Eats LLC, parent company of Papa Gino's and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, has been named president and…

Marco's names operations chief to guide growth

January 14, 2020

Marco's Franchising, LLC. has moved longtime franchisee and area representative, Tim Brown, into the role of vice president and chief of operations. The brand…

Yum Brands names Godiva, InterContinental Hotels CEOs to board

January 13, 2020

Yum Brands, Inc. today appointed Godiva Chocolatier CEO Annie Young-Scrivnerand InterContinental Hotels Group CEO Keith Barr to its board as non-executive…

Pizza Inn, Pie Five parent company adds top finance leader

January 8, 2020

Rave Restaurant Group, parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five parent, has named a former 7-Eleven finance chief as its vice president of finance. Clint…

Domino's UK CFO drowns in Mauritius

December 30, 2019

Domino's UK CFO David Bauernfeind was killed in an accident on Dec. 26 while vacationing with his family in Mauritius. According to a report in the UK's Daily…

2019's top pizza reads: century-old pizzeria restoration to futuristic pie prep

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The final year of the 2010s had Pizza Marketplace readers looking back nearly a century to learn about restoring historic buildings for pizzerias, as well as…

Papa John's founder sues ad agency alleged to have dropped 'racial slur' bombshell

December 6, 2019

The day after his wife filed for divorce, Papa John's founder, John Schnatter, filed suit against the ad firm that reportedly made the original allegations…

Firehouse Subs CEO on surging sandwich sector quality + pleasant surprises

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Sometimes — when the restaurant gods are smiling on a brand — a new store prototype not only delivers on its objectives, but produces a whole new benefit or…

Yum China wins Top Employer China for 2nd straight year

December 4, 2019

For the second consecutive year, Yum China Holdings, Inc. took home Top Employer China for 2020. The award is presented by global certification program, Top…

Does your pizzeria suck the cheer right out of staff this season?

Another holiday season is officially off and running this week and along with it are the increased demands many pizzerias place on their in-store teams this…

Rave president out, new COO + CMO in

November 18, 2019

Just after the close of a brutal week on the stock market for Pizza Inn and Pie Five parent, Rave Restaurant Group, the company said late Friday its President…

Your Pie names new CEO

November 18, 2019

Georgia-based, Your Pie, has moved its COO Dave McDougall into the brand's CEO slot, after he joined the company a little less than a year ago from former…

Blaze makes it official with Mandy Shaw

November 11, 2019

Blaze Pizza CFO Mandy Shaw, who has been serving as the brand's interim CEO since Jim Mizes left the role four months ago, is now the chain's permanent leader.

Papa John's cleans house amidst 1st sales gain in 2 years

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The long-troubled Papa John's brand reported its first quarterly same-store sales gains in 2 years, beating analysts estimates. But the good news was tempered…