Staffing News & Media
Papa Johns COO, international to depart in March
January 29, 2024
Papa John's International Inc. has announced that Amanda Clark, COO for international, will leave the company on March 1 to take a position as CEO at another…
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Next Level Brands promotes Heather Rivas to director of operations
January 29, 2024
Next Level Brands, parent company to Forbici Mordern Italian, has promoted Heather Rivas to director of operations. Rivas previous served as Boulon Brasserie…
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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue CEO talks diversity, equity and inclusion
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
On this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Wolf Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group, talks to L&L Hawaiian Barbecue…
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Yum Brand promotes Joe Park to chief digital and technology officer
January 16, 2024
Yum Brands has promoted Joe Park to chief digital and technology officer. Park will report to Chris Turner, Yum Brands CFO, when he takes the position March 1…
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Restaurants need to implement these actionable retention techniques
by Jessica Bryant — Vice President and Restaurants Head of Operations, NCR Voyix
Consider these tips when retention becomes a problem.
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MOD Pizza brings on new CEO
January 9, 2024
MOD Pizza has appointed Beth Scott as its CEO and a member of its board, according to a press release.
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Experts make predictions for restaurant operations in 2024
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant brands and industry experts weigh in on trends expected for the new year.
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Hard work pays off in pies for The Original Goodfella's
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The Original Goodfella's brought wood-fired pizza to Staten Island 30 years ago. With a new location and a well-constructed culture, the award-winning pizzeria…
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Slice House by Tony Gemignani names fractional chief marketing officer
December 1, 2023
Slice House by Tony Gemignani has named Renae Scott as its fractional chief marketing officer, according to a press release.
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How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes
Consistency is key to franchise success. Ensuring franchisees follow standardized procedures is key to maintaining that consistency.
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Pizza Factory brings on Jackie Smith as VP of marketing
November 16, 2023
Pizza Factory has hired Jackie Smith as the brand's VP of marketing, according to a press release.
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WOWorks, Craveworthy Brands, Cousins Maine Lobster execs talk menu optimization, strategy
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Adam Terranova, senior director of growth for WOWorks, Jeremy Theisen, chief growth and development officer at Craveworthy Brands and Annie Tselikis, director…
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Mark Kupferman to head up insights, marketing at Chuck E. Cheese
November 10, 2023
CEC Entertainment LLC has appointed Mark Kupferman to the role of chief insights and marketing officer for the company's flagship brand, Chuck E. Cheese, and…
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Capriotti’s, Wing Zone, Swamp Dawg, Goodcents execs talk growth with lean teams
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant labor shortages have become a pervasive issue, affecting both corporate and store-level operations. Three restaurant executives discussed labor…
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Willow Street Pizza hires executive chef, partner
October 25, 2023
California-based Willow Street Pizza has announced the appointment of Executive Chef and Partner Hisham Abdelfattah, who brings more than 18 years of…
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Domino's Pizza names Sam Jackson EVP of human resources
October 18, 2023
Domino's Pizza has named Sam Jackson as its EVP of human resources. Jackson will report to CEO Russell Wiener effective Nov. 4, according to a press release.
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How diversity became Shake Shack's key ingredient
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Shake Shack set big goals for diversity. At the Fast Casual Executive Summit, Idris Stover, director of diversity, equity inclusion and engagement, discussed…
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How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes (and Why You Should)
Leave with a better understanding of key areas where consistency is king in the restaurant industry, and gain some helpful tips for implementing repeatable…
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How Burattino Brick Oven Pizza is redefining the concept of neighborhood pizzerias
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Burattino Brick Oven Pizza has three locations and has become a destination location for diners in L.A. and Toronto. The neighborhood pizzeria doesn't have…
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Homegrown Tap & Dough growing from local joint to pizza empire
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Homegrown Tap & Dough has three locations with another two on the way. The Colorado-based brand focuses on its food quality and customer service to ensure it's…
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