Hampton landlord sentenced to 17 years for using black tennants’ names for COVID-19 relief fraud
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Hampton landlord who engaged in a scheme of racial harassment, fraud, and abuse targeting low-income minority tenants was sentenced Wednesday to 17 years in federal prison, according…
Marugame Udon Names CEO of U.S. Operations
Gregg Imamoto Gregg Imamoto to fuel U.S. growth for world’s No. 1 udon concept Dallas, TX (-) Marugame Udon, the world’s No. 1 udon concept, has named restaurant and franchising executive Gregg…
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Names New CMO
Deborah von Kutzleben Veteran restaurant/advertising exec Deborah von Kutzleben joins growing brand Nov. 1 Atlanta, GA (-) Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the fast-growing national franchise brand known for its better-for-you smoothies and food…
Newk’s Eatery Names Champion PR Agency of Record
Popular fast-casual restaurant selects Dallas-based agency to help take brand to new heights Dallas, TX (-) Newk’s Eatery announced today its engagement of Champion as the fast-casual chain’s Public Relations Agency of…
Fazoli’s Names Five Outstanding Team Members to Brand’s Elite 2021 All-American Team
Iconic Italian brand recognizes five high-achieving team members from among 5,000 associates across the country Lexington, KY (-) Fazoli’s recently recognized the top restaurant leaders who work to solidify its best-in-class brand…
Newsweek Names Teriyaki Madness One of America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains for 2022
In a survey of more than 4,000 customers and employees of restaurant chains in the U.S., the teriyaki brand received five stars as one of the most highly regarded brands. Denver, CO …
Shipley Do-Nuts Names Bob McGahan as Chief Financial Officer
Bob McGahan McGahan brings proven experience growing brands to the Houston-based franchise company Houston, TX (-) Shipley Do-Nuts, a leading do-nut restaurant franchisor and manufacturer of specialty food products, has hired Bob McGahan as…
Rustika Café and Bakery Names Champion PR Agency of Record
Houston-based café and bake shoppe selects Dallas-based agency to support franchise growth Houston, TX (-) Rustika Café and Bakery announced today its engagement of Champion as the renowned café and bake shoppes’s…
Krystal Names New Chief Financial Officer To Support Growing System
David Krisher David Krisher Brings Deep Restaurant Experience and Insight to New Role Atlanta, GA (-) The year 2021 has been a year full of progress and new advancements for Krystal Restaurants.…
Red Lobster Names Patty Trevino Chief Marketing Officer
Patty Trevino Orlando, FL (-) Red Lobster® announced Patty Trevino will join its Senior Leadership Team in the newly created role of Chief Marketing Officer. Trevino comes to Red Lobster from CKE…
Pieology Pizzeria Names Shawn Thompson as New Chief Executive Officer
Shawn Thompson Tustin, CA (-) Pieology has announced the appointment of Shawn Thompson as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Shawn joins the custom pizza brand from Supercuts where he served as…
Sweetfin Names Champion PR and Social Media Agency of Record
Chef-driven, California-inspired poke concept selects Dallas-based agency to support next phase of expansion Dallas, TX (-) Breakout poke concept Sweetfin announced today its engagement of Champion as its Public Relations and Social…
National Restaurant Association Names Golden Corral CEO Lance Trenary as Chair of Board of Directors
Lance Trenary President and CEO of America’s #1 buffet and grill selected to oversee board of directors for restaurant industry’s leading business association Raleigh, NC (-) Golden Corral is proud to announce…
QSR Names The Red Chickz to The 2022 40/40 List
Notable quick-service restaurant publication features TikTok famous hot chicken franchise in this year’s list Los Angeles, CA (-) The Red Chickz – a TikTok famous Nashville hot chicken brand – is thrilled…
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill Names CEO Greg Willman as Board Chair
Greg Willman Rapidly growing fast-casual concept selects seasoned executive to oversee board of directors Chicago, IL (-) Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is proud to announce that CEO Greg Willman has been…
The Peach Cobbler Factory Names Seasoned Veteran Greg George as CEO
Carolina Beach, NC (-) Greg George has been named CEO of The Peach Cobbler Factory. Mr. George was early investor and company President but has taken over the role of Chief Executive…
Global Franchise bb.q Chicken Names MGH Agency of Record
The Maryland agency will provide a wide range of marketing services for the largest dining franchise company in Korea as it expands throughout the United States Baltimore, MD (-) MGH, a full-service…
MOOYAH Names Champion PR Agency of Record
Popular best-burger brand selects Dallas-based agency for consumer public relations, local store marketing and new restaurant opening support Dallas, TX (-) MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes – the fast-casual brand renowned for…
Clean Juice Names Tripp Setliff as New Chief Operating Officer
Tripp Setliff Clean Juice, the first and only national USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise and quick-service restaurant announced today it has hired Tripp Setliff to Chief Operating Officer (COO). In the role,…
Zaxby’s Names New Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer
Patrick Schwing Patrick Schwing to oversee brand experience Athens, GA (-) Zaxby’s, the premium quick-service restaurant brand founded in Athens, announced today that Patrick Schwing has been named chief marketing & strategy…
SSCP Management Names New President of Its Roy’s Restaurant Concept
Industry Stalwart and Roy’s Star Deborah Hinson Set To Take the Roy’s Brand to New Heights Dallas, TX (-) In Roy’s terms, consider this a perfect fusion: Dallas-based SSCP Management, the brainchild…
Hot Chikn Kitchn Names Todd Kirby as Franchise Development Partner
Todd Kirby Sarasota, FL (-) Hot Chikn Kitchn, the fast casual restaurant brand that serves up Nashville-style food that’s kicked up with their signature premium sauces, recently announced Todd Kirby as their…
Chili’s Grill & Bar Names George Felix New Chief Marketing Officer
George Felix Marketing Maven and Award-Winning Leader to Focus on Growing Core Business Dallas, TX (-) Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) has announced that George Felix will join the company as Chief…
SPB Hospitality Names Josh Kern as Interim CEO
Josh Kern Leading operator of full-service dining restaurants announces leadership changes to build on momentum; Kern appoints Jessica Hagler to CFO role Houston, TX (-) SPB Hospitality, the industry-leading operator and franchisor…
Swig Names Rian McCartan CEO
Rian McCartan Popular beverage brand taps Berkshire Hathaway executive to lead the explosive growth company Lehi, UT (-) Swig, home of the iconic Dirty Soda, is proud to announce Rian McCartan as…
Japan’s Olympus names Stefan Kaufmann as next CEO in medtech pivot
TOKYO (Reuters) – Olympus Corp said on Friday that Stefan Kaufmann would become the endoscope maker’s chief executive next year, becoming one of the few foreigners to run a major Japanese company.…
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