Staffing News & Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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.

Presented by FastCasual.com

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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, Connect Media

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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