News

Church’s Texas Chicken names Joe Guith CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2022

The former Focus Brands executive will take the helm of the chicken chain, formerly known simply as Church’s Chicken.

Menu activity picks up as August kicks off

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 01, 2022

Taste Tracker: Pizza Hut bakes up pastas; IHOP and Potbelly feed chocolate cravings; a summer taste tour at Tender Greens; new sandwiches for Quiznos, TooJays, Pollo Campero and Dog Haus; and more menu news of the week.

Leadership

Danny Meyer steps down as head of Union Square Hospitality Group

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 01, 2022

He'll be succeeded by President and COO Chip Wade, who has been in line for the job since he was hired in 2019.

Technology

Kitchen United charts path to 500 locations in next 5 years

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 01, 2022

A fresh $100 million from a group of strategic partners is expected to fuel what amounts to a 17-fold increase in the ghost kitchen company’s footprint.

Financing

McDonald’s names Brian Rice chief information officer

By Reyna Estrada on Aug. 01, 2022

The former Cardinal Health executive will lead the fast-food burger giant’s technology strategy as it eyes a bigger digital business.

Marketing

Mark Hamill returns to Jack in the Box, this time as a pitchman

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2022

The Star Wars actor was once fired for doing impersonations in the drive-thru. He will appear in ads highlighting the return of Jack in the Box’s Spicy Chicken Strips and French Toast Sticks.

Workforce