Staffing News & Media

Grimaldi's Pizzeria owner, manager charged with failing to pay employees

March 26, 2024

The owner of storied New York-based Grimaldi's Pizzeria, Anthony Piscina, and Frank Santora, the manager of the Flatiron location, have been charged with…

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Ravi Thanawala named interim Papa Johns CEO

March 21, 2024

Rob Lynch, president and CEO of Papa Johns, will step down to take the lead position at Shake Shack. The brand's board of directors has appointed current Chief…

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Mountain Mike’s promotes Jim Metevier to CEO

March 15, 2024

Mountain Mike's has promoted Jim Metevier to CEO. Metevier previously served at the brand's president and chief operating officer since 2018 and has more than…

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Pizzeria da Laura owner's dream a long time coming

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Laura Meyer opened Pizzeria da Laura last year. Customers don't realize there's a real face behind the company, so connecting with her patrons is paramount.

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Mike Burns joins &pizza as CEO

March 14, 2024

&pizza has a new CEO. The brand has tapped industry veteran Mike Burns as its new chief executive officer, according to a press release.

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Pizza Hut store wages strike over loss of meal breaks, overtime

March 7, 2024

Pizza Hut workers at a Los Angeles store waged a strike for three days over the loss of meal breaks, overtime and paid sick leave, according to a Los Angeles…

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Marco's Pizza franchisees lean into culture, training

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Brandon Hudson and Damion Mason fell in love with Marco's Pizza and have since opened seven units in Virginia.

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Cannoli Kitchen Pizza names Rick Case as VP operations

March 6, 2024

Cannoli Kitchen Pizza has named Rick Case as VP, operations, according to a press release.

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Little Caesars efficient POD Program attractive to franchisees

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Little Caesars has launched a modular unit program that is eco-friendly and attractive to potential franchisees. The inaugural POD location in Keokuk, Iowa…

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Old Scratch Pizza has ‘Midwesternly Neapolitan’ philosophy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Dayton, Ohio-based Old Scratch Pizza has four locations. Founder Eric Soller calls the brand 'Midwesternly Neapolitan.' The pizza is rooted in Neapolitan…

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6 staff retention strategies for modern restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Staff retention strategies don't have to be tough, but they do need to be effective. Consider these six strategies to retain top restaurant staff.

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani brings on 1st CTO

February 8, 2024

David Denton. Photo: Slice House by Tony Gemignani Slice House by Tony Gemignani has hired David Denton as fractional chief technology officer. The…

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Blaze Pizza brings on CMO

January 30, 2024

Blaze Pizza has welcomed Christian Kuhn as its CMO. Kuhn will support Blaze Pizza's continued growth with enhancements to its menu, ease of ordering and…

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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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