The Power of One leadership team: Building a Founder’s leadership team for success

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

May 4, 2026

To scale a business successfully, a founder must transition from being the organization’s primary bottleneck to building a high-level Power of One leadership…

Yum Brands appoints former Marriott International CFO to Board

April 6, 2026

Yum Brands Inc. has appointed of Kathleen "Leeny" K. Oberg to its Board of Directors. Oberg, the former chief financial officer and executive vice president of…

CEC Entertainment promotes Nathan Hunstable to CIO

February 10, 2026

CEC Entertainment LLC, parent company to Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza, has promoted Nathan Hunstable to VP, information technology and chief…

Little Caesars names Sally Rampersad as director of non-traditional, development services

February 9, 2026

Sally Rampersad has been promoted to director of non-traditional and development services at Little Caesars, according to a press release.

Blaze Pizza names John Owen CEO, launches GLP-1 pizza

January 6, 2026

Blaze Pizza has named industry veteran John Owen as its chief executive officer, signaling a push for global expansion and technological innovation.

Mountain Mike’s names Sumi Gosh as president, COO

December 19, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has named Sumi Gosh president and COO. Sumi brings more than 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, including over 12 years…

Kraft Heinz hires Steve Cahillane as CEO

December 16, 2025

Kraft Heinz has chosen Steve Cahillane, former Kellanoa chief, as CEO come Jan. 1, 2026.

Little Caesars makes key leadership promotions

December 15, 2025

Little Caesars has promoted longtime CEO Dave Scrivano to vice chairman of Little Caesars, according to a press release.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria names Andrew Raabe as CFO

December 11, 2025

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria has appointed Andrew Raabe as CFO. The move was effective Dec.1, according to a press release.

Marco's Pizza names new CMO, CFO

December 10, 2025

Marco's Pizza has appointed Steve Kennedy as chief marketing officer and Bill Schaffler as chief financial officer, according to a press release.

Riko's Pizza names Carl Bachmann CEO

December 10, 2025

Riko's Pizza has named its president and COO, Carl Bachmann, as its CEO. Bachmann replaces long-time founder and CEO Rico Imbrogno, who is transitioning to the…

Marco's Pizza appoints Brad Smith as VP of franchise growth

November 24, 2025

Marco's Pizza has appointed Brad Smith as VP of franchise growth, according to a press release.

Papa Johns promotes Ravi Thanawala to chief financial officer, president, North America

November 20, 2025

Papa Johns has promoted Ravi Thanawala to chief financial officer and president, North America. He most recently served as chief financial officer and EVP…

MOD Pizza taps Charae Carter Jenkins as VP of marketing

October 28, 2025

MOD Pizza has named Charae Carter Jenkins as its VP of marketing. She will oversee brand strategy, field marketing and integrated campaigns across the…

Little Caesars promotes Bryan Ketelhut to VP of franchising & business development

September 17, 2025

Little Caesars has promoted Bryan Ketel to VP of franchising and business development. Ketelhut has been with the pizza brand since 2007, beginning his journey…

Yum Brands makes c-suite promotions

September 10, 2025

Yum Brands announced strategic leadership appointments this week, according to a press release.

Tutta Bella names Cate Hardy as CEO

August 29, 2025

Cate Hardy has been named CEO of Seattle-based Tutta Bella. Hardy, a seasoned food and beverage executive with a record of growth and innovation, joins the…

How AI can help in operational efficiency, labor productivity, productized compliance

August 28, 2025

In a recent webinar "Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI," presented by Deputy and hosted by Networld…

Pizza Factory names Lisa Roscoe CEO

August 5, 2025

Pizza Factory has named Lisa Roscoe as its CEO. The brand was recently acquired by Wonder Franchises, according to a press release.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria named Julie Younglove-Webb CEO

June 18, 2025

Lou Malnati's has named former Auntie Anne's SVP and Chief Brand Officer Julie Younglove-Webb as its CEO, according to a press release.