Papa John's names new HR exec with 'organizational change' expertise

January 23, 2019

Papa John's has named HR veteran, Marvin Boakye, as its first chief people officer and member of the brand's executive leadership team, reporting to CEO Steve…

Schnatter wins access to all communication around his 'resignation' from Papa John's

January 16, 2019

John Schnatter, The Papa John of Papa John's Pizza, won a big decision Tuesday in a Delaware court when a judge ordered the current leadership of Papa John's…

Taco Bell HR leader on making your restaurant an employee magnet

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

Taco Bell's VP of People and Experience discusses the brand's multi-faceted approach to pulling in great employees in a tight labor market.

Your Pie franchisee: What you do for your team, pays off with your guests

Despite the tough labor market, Georgia Your Pie franchisee, Ross Bradley, urges operators to continue to invest in their teams, just as they would in their…

Restaurateurs ditching paper manuals for digital training tools

January 8, 2019

Employees armed with mobile tools are happier, better trained and take better care of customers, according to a survey conducted in 2018 by Vanson Bourne on…

Top 10 2018 blogs show industry's interest in delivery is on fire

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

When it comes to top subjects of interest for blogs on Pizza Marketplace this past year, delivery delivered. Our site's many bloggers covered the topic "like a…

Falls, slips, 'barista wrist' major causes of lost restaurant worker time

In coffee houses and cafes nationwide, barista wrist is regularly waylaying employees for more than a year, while falls and wounds from sharp objects are also…

Ritual launches business app

December 12, 2018

Order ahead app, Ritual, has launched Ritual for Business in the U.S., which the company said was created to help businesses attract and keep talent by…

Yum, McDonald's, Focus, Dunkin' CEOs among 35 honored for women's advancement

December 6, 2018

Gender equity group, Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF,) has named its list of top restaurant industry executive advocates for opportunities for women in their…

Back Yard Burger CEO moves to Your Pie COO slot

December 3, 2018

Your Pie has named former Back Yard Burgers CEO Dave McDougall as its new COO, a news release said. He has more than 30 years of experience in franchise…

Target CEO to chair Yum Brands board

November 20, 2018

Yum! Brands, Inc. has named Target Chairman and CEO Brian C. Cornell to serve as non-executive chairman of its board, a news release said. Cornell has served…

Marco's puts franchisee in CDO role

November 20, 2018

Marco's Pizza has promoted one of the brand's area representatives and franchisees to fill the chain's chief development officer role as the brand approaches…

Long John Silver's hires Pizza Hut exec for COO spot

November 14, 2018

Long John Silver's has hired former Pizza Hut executive, Blain Shortreed, as COO, effective Jan. 1. 

When pizza takes on the planet: Russo's founder on going global with finesse

If world domination -- a.k.a. going international -- is in the plans for your brand, Russo's founder, Anthony Russo, has some tips to take on the road to help…

Pre-earnings call, Papa John's top brass get 'golden parachutes'

November 6, 2018

Papa John's executives left out of jobs if the brand is purchased will have hefty severance deals, according to Louisville Business First, a publication in the…

Northwest Florida restaurateurs help communities see way through storm

October 19, 2018

In the week since Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and its members have been busy providing…

Former McAlister's, Which Wich execs join Boston's leadership

October 16, 2018

Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar has named two franchise industry veterans to its leadership team. Ryan Reeves will serve as vice president of sales…

Papa John's CIO promoted to key new role, 4 others named to leadership posts

October 15, 2018

Papa John's International Inc. has put in place a new organizational structure that the brand said is consistent with the strategy laid out earlier this year…

Pizza Hut names new international president

October 11, 2018

Pizza Hut Asia-Pacific Managing Director Vipul Chawla will step into the role of president of Pizza Hut International on Dec. 3, reporting to Yum Brands CEO…

Mod Pizza names former Johnny Rockets, Friendly's CEO to COO post

October 8, 2018

Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC has named former Johnny Rockets and FIC Restaurants (Friendly's) President and CEO John Maguire to the COO's role as of Oct.