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Church's Texas Chicken names Natalia Franco global chief marketing officer

 By Reyna Estrada on Mar. 06, 2023

Franco comes to Church's after marketing roles at Focus Brands, IHOP, Burger King and more.

Leadership

Andy Wiederhorn is stepping aside as Fat Brands CEO

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 06, 2023

Citing a federal investigation tied to him last year, the founder of the owner of Fatburger, Twin Peaks and Johnny Rockets is stepping aside to serve as a strategic advisor.

Leadership

Mr. Beef's Joe Zucchero dies at age 69

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 06, 2023

Zucchero founded Mr. Beef sandwich shop, a Chicago cult favorite and the inspiration for the hit TV show "The Bear."

Leadership

Dot Foods names Dick Tracy CEO

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 06, 2023

Tracy is the youngest child of the redistributor's founders. He was succeeded as president by George Eversman.

Operations

Todd Graves rides chicken-finger fame to Hollywood

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 03, 2023

The Raising Cane's founder hosts another streaming series that starts March 4, this time spotlighting the "secret sauce" of against-the-odds success.

Financing

Applebee's President Tony Moralejo says brand will do more for franchisees

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 02, 2023

The franchisor plans to offer aggressive incentives and new prototypes to make opening restaurants more appealing. "We need to do our part," the new leader said.

Leadership

Church's Texas Chicken names Danton Nolan chief financial officer

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 27, 2023

Nolan replaces Louis Profumo, who is retiring after 18 years with the brand.

Leadership

On the Border CMO Edithann Velez Ramey heads to Six Flags

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 27, 2023

The marketing expert spent more than 20 years in the restaurant industry, including at TopGolf and Brinker.

Workforce

A 4-day workweek test cut turnover by 57%

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 21, 2023

Fifty-six of the 61 participating employers have stuck with the model, and 15% of the workers said no amount of additional pay would lure them back to a five-day week.

Leadership

Norms names Eric Wyatt CEO

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 16, 2023

Wyatt joins the 73-year-old regional chain after working for such brands as Starbucks and Panera.

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