Staffing News & Media

Taylor Wiederhorn named co-CEO of Fat Brands

April 30, 2025

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and 15 other restaurant concepts, has appointed Taylor Wiederhorn as…

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Marco’s Pizza franchisee leads with passion, product, people

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Marco's Pizza franchisee Robert Pina recently inked a deal for one of Marco's Pizza's biggest franchising agreements.

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Salad House, Barcelona Restaurant Group, Knuckies Hoagies execs talk tech, talent acquisition, retention

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit highlighted the importance of balancing technology with human interaction in hiring and retaining…

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Mountain Mike's Pizza promotes Steven Adyani to chief operations officer

March 12, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has promoted its vice president of operations, Steven Adyani, to the role of chief operations officer, according to a press release.

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani names Tom Leeper SVP of operations

March 10, 2025

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has named Tom Leeper as SVP of operations. He will drive operational efficiency and revenue across the brand, particularly during…

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Lion's Choice CEO offers secrets to brand's success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Lion's Choice CEO Fred Burmer offers secrets to the brand's operations and cooking up delicious roast beef sandwiches.

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Mr Gatti's franchise dream comes true for long-time fans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Jeff and Kristie Gleinig, new Mr Gatti's franchisees, are learning what the brand is all about.

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Mazzio's LLC taps Craig Weiss as COO

January 28, 2025

Mazzio's LLC has hired Craig Weiss as COO, a newly created position for the brand, according to a press release.

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Riko's Pizza names industry vet Carl Bachmann president, COO

January 22, 2025

Connecticut-based Riko's Pizza has named Carl Bachmann as its president and COO, according to a press release.

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Donatos Pizza closes out year with new CEO, openings, deals

December 27, 2024

Donatos Pizza is closing out the year with a new CEO and president, openings in Dallas-Fort Worth and several multi-unit development deals, according to a…

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Portillo's CMO to take helm of Giordano's as CEO

November 26, 2024

Current CEO of Giordano's Yorgo Koutsogiorgas will retire effective Dec. 9 but will continue to serve as a member of the Company's Board of Directors and…

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Stoner's Pizza Joint burns bright as it grows

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Stoner's Pizza Joint has 50 units and will build another 15 next year. With its systems and franchising down, owner John Stetson expects the brand to excel as…

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Dough Boy Pizza: a chef-driven, tech-enabled pizza powerhouse

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Classically trained chef Erica Barrett went from Southern cooking to fast casual pizza when she opened Dough Boy Pizza. The brand is slated to have 10 units by…

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Emmy Squared Pizza brings on new executive team

November 12, 2024

Emmy Squared Pizza has made several leadership appointments to position the brand for its next phase of growth and innovation, according to a press release.

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Papa Johns taps Jenna Bromberg as CMO

November 7, 2024

Papa John's International has appointed Jenna Bromberg chief marketing officer effective Nov. 14, according to a press release.

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How restaurants can use data to maximize financial management, performance

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit examined how restaurants can use coaching, technology and other tools to maximize coaching, location collaboration…

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Former CKE, Papa Johns exec leading Tropical Smoothie Cafe

November 5, 2024

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has hired Max Wetzel, the former CKE Restaurants Holdings CEO and Papa Johns COO, as its CEO. He succeeds Charles Watson, who is leaving…

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Former Domino's exec trades pizza for 'Noodles'

October 31, 2024

Noodles & Co has hired former Domino's executive Stephen Kennedy as EVP of marketing to lead strategy and customer growth initiatives. "Stephen is a…

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Domino’s Pizza promotes Kate Trumbull to EVP, chief marketing officer

October 21, 2024

Domino's Pizza has promoted Kate Trumbull to EVP, chief marketing officer. Trumbull will oversee global marketing and continue to report to Joe Jordan…

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New York Pizza sets up shop in Boston with long NYC roots

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

New York Pizza has three locations in Boston. With a bevy of flavor combinations and tastes, the pizzeria serves something for everyone.

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