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…

Capriotti’s, Wing Zone, Swamp Dawg, Goodcents execs talk growth with lean teams

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant labor shortages have become a pervasive issue, affecting both corporate and store-level operations. Three restaurant executives discussed labor…

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…

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.

How diversity became Shake Shack's key ingredient

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Shake Shack set big goals for diversity. At the Fast Casual Executive Summit, Idris Stover, director of diversity, equity inclusion and engagement, discussed…

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, Connect Media

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…

Homegrown Tap & Dough growing from local joint to pizza empire

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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…

White Castle Unwrapped: Navigating Efficiency through Technology in Multi-Site Operations

Watch now and embark on a journey to unlock the secrets behind White Castle's technological prowess and efficiency-driven success!

Papa Johns promotes 2 executives

September 14, 2023

Papa John's International has promoted Amanda Clark from chief international and development officer to chief operating officer, international, focusing on the…

Peter Piper Pizza names CMO

August 30, 2023

Peter Piper Pizza has named Genaro Perez as CMO, according to a press release.

Toppers Pizza expands leadership team

August 30, 2023

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza has moved several employees into leadership roles, according to a press release.

Little Caesars promotes 2 execs

August 24, 2023

Little Caesars has promoted Paula Vissing to the role of president of Little Caesars global retail and Ed Gleich to president of global services for the brand…

Buddy's Pizza names new CEO, COO

August 11, 2023

Buddy's Pizza has named Chris Tussing as its CEO. Tussing previously served as CMO of Marco's Pizza, according to a press release.

How Voice AI Is Driving Customer Satisfaction And Growth

Join SoundHound and Oracle Food & Beverage as they discuss how voice AI for restaurant ordering is expediting sales in a way that drives growth while…

Papa Johns appoints Patrick Coelho to newly created SVP of development role

July 31, 2023

Papa Johns has named Patrick Coelho to the newly created role of SVP of development, where he will oversee North American restaurant real estate development…

Pizza Factory taps Jenny Oliveira as director of brand culture

July 27, 2023

Pizza Factory has appointed Jenny Oliveira as its director of brand culture. Oliveira will support the company's brand alignment to its core values and will…

California Pizza Kitchen's Board Chairman to step down

July 24, 2023

California Pizza Kitchen has announced that Board Chairman Michael O'Donnell will step down from the company's Board of Directors. He plans to spend more time…

Pizza Factory taps Matt Adams as regional vice president

July 19, 2023

Pizza Factory has named Matt Adams as regional vice president. He will support the brand with managing employee logistics and growth, according to a press…

How a McDonald’s Franchisee Reduced Employee Turnover and Doubled the Size of Their Staff

You can either blame the economy and hope the situation gets better or overcome your challenges by making a simple change to your hiring process. Watch as we…