Papa Johns appoints Madeline Chadwick as chief corporate affairs officer

February 21, 2023

Papa John's International has named Madeline Chadwick as the brand's chief corporate affairs officer, according to a press release.

Peter Piper Pizza taps Tanya Sparkman as VP of marketing

February 17, 2023

Peter Piper Pizza has appointed Tanya Sparkman as its vice president of marketing, according to a press release.

Little Caesars taps Wendy's SVP as CFO

February 7, 2023

Little Caesars has hired Leigh Burnside as its chief financial officer, according to a press release.

Blaze Pizza's growth accelerated by openings, franchise agreements in 2022

January 25, 2023

Blaze Pizza opened 13 restaurants and signed seven multi-unit development agreements in 2022. The development agreements over the past 12 months will add 2…

Grimaldi's inks deal for Iowa, hires franchise director

January 20, 2023

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has awarded a multi-unit franchise development agreement for the state of Iowa with Doughtime Pizza Company LLC, according to a press…

Beto Guajardo takes reins as president, CEO of Blaze Pizza

January 4, 2023

Beto Guajardo has been named president and CEO of Blaze Pizza. Guajardo formerly served as president of Focus Brands International, according to a press…

Marco's Pizza names Kristin Corcoran VP corporate counsel

January 4, 2023

Marco's Pizza has named Kristin Corcoran as vice president — corporate counsel, according to a press release.

Restaurant experts weigh in on 2023 trends

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

December 29, 2022

We talked to several restaurant experts to learn what's in store for the industry in 2023.

Donatos adds 3 to executive team

December 22, 2022

Donatos will add several new members to its executive team effective Jan. 3, according to a press release.

Little Caesars taps Patrick Cunningham as VP of development

December 20, 2022

Little Caesars has hired Patrick Cunningham as vice president of development, according to company news.

Mozzeria names Richard Horrell as CEO

December 7, 2022

Mozzeria has named Richard Horrell as its CEO. Horrell has served as interim CEO since June 2022, according to a press release.

California Pizza Kitchen board member takes over as CEO

December 6, 2022

California Pizza Kitchen has announced that board member Jeff Warne will assume the role of CEO effective immediately. Warne joined CPK's board in November…

Papa Johns taps Elias Reyna as chief people, diversity officer

November 22, 2022

Papa John's International has hired Elias Reyna as the company's new chief people and diversity officer, according to a press release.

Former Domino's CEO to lead Restaurant Brands International's board

November 16, 2022

Patrick Doyle, the former CEO of Domino's Pizza, has been tapped to head the board of Restaurant Brands International, according to a Wall Street Journal…

Your Pie taps David Goldberg as VP of real estate

November 10, 2022

Fast-casual concept Your Pie has hired David Goldberg as vice president of real estate. In his role, Goldberg will drive the real estate acquisition process…

Leadership shake-ups coming at Wingstop, Blaze Pizza?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

November 10, 2022

Wingstop Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue and Technology Officer Stacy Peterson is stepping down to become the CEO of a "private equity-sponsored…

Toppers Pizza taps Jimmy McFeeters as VP of development

November 4, 2022

Toppers Pizza has named James "Jimmy" McFeeters as vice president of development, according to a press release.

Marco's grows development team with 2 hires

November 2, 2022

Marco's Pizza has hired David Gladstone as vice president of construction and Paul Williams as vice president of real estate, according to a press release.

Little Caesars promotes Greg Hamilton to CMO

October 31, 2022

Little Caesars has announced that Greg Hamilton has been promoted to the brand's chief marketing officer, according to a press release.

Dog Haus, Sixty Vines execs talk getting best out of staff at virtual event

October 20, 2022

Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media Group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…