Playa Bowls Scoops Up New CEO
The newly appointed executive succeeds Rob Giuliani, the brand’s co-founder.
Read MoreLevel Up Alongside Emerging Brands At MUFES
Leaders from Biscuit Belly, Cornbread Farm to Soul, Balance Grille and Swig will speak at FER’s rapidly approaching event.
Read MoreFirehouse Subs’ COO Climbs the Ladder as CEO Departs
Longtime Firehouse Subs CEO Don Fox announced his own departure.
Read MoreTims China Completes ‘Milestone Transaction’
Effective March 30, TH International Limited (aka Tims China)—parent company of the exclusive master franchisees of Tim Hortons coffee shops in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau—is the exclusive operator and developer of Popeyes in mainland China and Macau. The entry into the transaction was first announced on Feb. 8. The acquisition of PLKC International…
Read MoreCEO Change Coming for a Yum Brands Chain
The newly promoted executive takes the reins from the burger brand’s 15-year CEO.
Read More3 Restaurant Brands Springing Forward
Keep current on where two Texan brands are headed, plus a Fat Brands concept opening its first drive-thru.
Read MoreHawaiian Bros Inks First Franchise Deal
The island-inspired plate lunch concept will more than double its store count with the aid of Stine Enterprises.
Read MoreModern Market Eatery Refreshes Key Equipment
Three small pizza ovens, a smart toaster and holding cabinets help drive efficiencies at the chain’s just-opened location.
Read MoreFat Brands To See Leadership Transition This Spring
An interim CEO of Fat Brands will be announced by May 5, as founder and CEO Andy Wiederhorn prepares to step down amid a federal investigation. “In transitioning from his role as CEO, Mr. Wiederhorn seeks to eliminate the distraction of the previously announced government investigation tied to him, and allow senior management to focus…
Read MoreSubway To Add EV Charging Stations at Select Restaurants
Last week, when Subway confirmed rumors that its shareholders are exploring a possible sale of the company, it said the brand would remain focused on “modernization of restaurants and improvements to its overall guest experience.” This week, the world got a peek of one aspect of those modernization efforts: electric vehicle charging stations. Subway will…
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