How to retain valuable staff

by Sarah Niderost — Content Marketing Manager, Deputy

Employees are quitting at record rates. Here are some tips to retain the valuable staff you already have.

Persistence drives success at Andolini's

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Andolini's has grown to five locations in Tulsa. Manning the helm are Mike Bausch and his brother, Jim Bausch, who keep tight reins on operations even as the…

Hungry Howie's taps Steve Clough as director of franchise development

November 30, 2021

Hungry Howie's Pizza has appointed Steve Clough as director of franchise development, according to a press release.

Yum China expands benefits for restaurant general managers

November 29, 2021

Yum China will offer enhanced medical insurance coverage of up to RMB 1 million to each of its approximately 10,000 restaurant general managers. The upgraded…

Fast casual leaders share hiring, recruitment tips amidst labor shortage

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel of fast casual leaders discussed labor issues in today's restaurant industry at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit held in Charlotte, North…

Solving the labor issue: Offer a career path, not just a job

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Every pizzeria is likely facing the tough challenge of hiring and retaining employees. One successful approach is to provide a career opportunity and not just…

Mici Handcrafted Italian signs 1st franchise deal, hires chief growth officer

November 9, 2021

Mici Handcrafted Italian, a family-owned, fast casual concept based in Denver, Colorado, has signed its first franchise deal for 30 units in Phoenix, Arizona.

MOD Pizza taps Dayna Eberhardt as chief people officer

November 5, 2021

MOD Pizza has appointed Dayna Eberhardt as chief people officer effective immediately.

Reducing turnover in turbulent times

The Point-of-Service (POS) system reigns as one of the most useful tools to support employees and reduce turnover.

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Online training academy helping restaurateurs climb career ladder

October 28, 2021

Nearly half of hospitality professionals want more training and professional development opportunities, according to data from the 2020 State of Restaurant…

Blaze Pizza CEO: We’re facing industry challenges head on

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

There are more than a few big challenges facing pizza brands, but Blaze Pizza, given its strength and willingness to succeed, is facing the hurdles head on.

Fast casual leaders: Off-premise dining more important than ever

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three restaurant executives discussed the rise of off-premise dining during the COVID-19 pandemic at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte…

Hellman and Friedman acquire NPD Group

October 20, 2021

Hellman and Friedman, a global private equity firm, has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire NPD, according to a press release.

McDonald's exec to talk about diversity, inclusion at 1-day QSR event

Ariane Panter, senior director of global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and corporate function support at McDonald’s, will discuss diversity…

Papa John's promotes Max Wetzel to EVP, chief commercial officer

October 15, 2021

Papa John's has announced the promotion of Max Wetzel to EVP, chief commercial officer. Wetzel joined Papa John's in November 2019 as its chief commercial and…

Marco's Pizza taps John King as operations SVP

October 13, 2021

Marco's Pizza has hired John King as senior VP of operations.

Overcoming the Impact of First Impression Bias in the Interview Process

Learn how to eliminate first impression bias to create a more equitable hiring process.

Fourth acquiring Snagajob applicant tracking, onboarding tools

October 8, 2021

Workforce and inventory solutions provider Fourth is acquiring Snagajob's applicant tracking and onboarding solutions, People Matter and Hiring Manager, in a…

Pizza Hut promotes David Graves to US president role

October 6, 2021

Pizza Hut has promoted David Graves as its U.S. president effective Jan. 1, 2022.

CEC Entertainment taps Genaro Perez as marketing, strategy VP

October 4, 2021

CEC Entertainment LLC, parent company of Peter Piper Pizza, has named Genaro Perez as vice president of marketing and strategy.