Top Employee Management News

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches, the San Francisco-based fast-casual concept, is showing love for its employees by supporting their financial wellness and security. The popular fast-casual restaurant chain joined forces with DailyPay – the leader in earned wage access – providing its team members with employee benefits that support them inside and outside the workplace. DailyPay’s […]

Panera Bread, a leader and pioneer in the fast casual restaurant industry, announced that Brian Krause has joined the company as Chief Development Officer. Krause will be responsible for driving strategic new store growth for Panera Bread, leading development planning, franchise development and sales, design & construction and real estate. Krause joined the company on […]

Big Chicken is ushering in a new era of operational excellence with the appointment of Bobby Shaw as vice president of operations. A seasoned leader with more than four decades of experience in the restaurant franchising sector, Shaw will supercharge the brand’s growth, revolutionizing operations and teaming up with franchisees to deliver BIG results. With […]

GoTo Foods, parent company of the iconic Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky’s brands, announced multiple GoTo Foods leaders have been appointed to new positions this year. In 2024, Focus Brands announced a name change and new identity with the launch of GoTo Foods. This rebranding signaled an industry […]

Krispy Krunchy Chicken, one of the fastest-growing hot food concepts in the convenience store business with over 3,200 locations, has appointed Jim Zielke as its Chief Financial Officer. Zielke will report to Chief Executive Officer Jim Norberg and will serve on the executive leadership team.  Zielke most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer for […]

Shake Shack Inc. announced the appointment of Justin Mennen as Chief Information and Technology Officer, effective January 13, 2025. Mennen will report to Rob Lynch, CEO of Shake Shack, and will oversee all aspects of technology. “Justin brings a wealth of experience as a technology leader to Shake Shack, along with an impressive track record […]

Krispy Kreme, Inc. announced changes to its Global Leadership Team aligning talent to maximize profitable expansion in the U.S. and the wider adoption of its capital-light international franchise model. “These leaders all have extensive company experience, commitment to operational excellence and passion for our iconic fresh doughnuts and beloved brand,” said Josh Charlesworth, Krispy Kreme […]