Zaxby's

Zaxby’s promotes Michelle Morgan to chief people officer

By Heather Lalley on May 10, 2022

Morgan has been with the chicken finger chain for more than 20 years, starting out as a cashier. She’ll oversee recruitment, professional development and more.

Marketing

Noodles’ new brand identity comes with big employee perks

By Heather Lalley on May 04, 2022

Marketing Bites: Noodles & Company embraces Uncommon Goodness, Sweetgreen lands a new athlete ambassador, and chains get creative for Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day.

Leadership

Industry vet Sharlene Smith named Zaxby’s COO

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 14, 2022

Smith most recently served as VP of operations excellence for Papa John’s and has also held leadership posts at McDonald’s.

Financing

Why the supply chain crisis won’t go away anytime soon

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 23, 2022

A Deeper Dive: Keith Anderkin, chief supply chain officer for Zaxby’s, joins this week’s podcast to talk about supply chain headaches and how long they can expect to last.

Leadership

Zaxby’s hires Bernard Acoca as CEO

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 26, 2021

Zach McLeroy to become chairman. Acoca, the former El Pollo Loco CEO, becomes the chicken finger chain’s first non-founder leader in its 30-year history.

Leadership