leadership
Domino’s new CEO focuses on customers
Domino's CEO Joe Jordan says listening to diners will guide the pizza chain's strategy, putting customer insight at the forefront of every…
Sweetgreen names new chief people officer
Sweetgreen hires Lauren Crowley as new chief people officer, bringing over 20 years of experience.
Dutch Bros, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks lead drive-thru satisfaction
A study by QSR and InTouch CX found that Dutch Bros Coffee, Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks ranked as the friendliest brands and had…
CKE appoints Gmelich as new Hardee’s president
CKE Restaurants appoints Alisa Gmelich as new Hardee's president to drive growth and enhance guest experience.
xtraCHEF founders launch new AI restaurant startup
The founders of xtraCHEF have launched a new AI-driven restaurant startup called Tandem to handle back-office functions like financial management and labor…
Food safety should become top executive priority
Recent FDA investigations into Salmonella and Cyclospora outbreaks prove that food safety must become a top executive priority to protect brands and…
Hershey promotes finance leader to replace retiring CFO
Hershey names Dave Hulays as new CFO to replace retiring Steven Voskuil in 2027, amid snacking brand consolidation and market shifts.
Athletic Brewing hires new CMO for marketing push
Athletic Brewing CMO Dan Kleinman joins to drive a marketing push, using Diageo and wine‑spirit experience to boost the non‑alcoholic beer brand…
Ben and Jerry’s expands its board
Ben & Jerry's expands its board with new independent directors to boost social mission and environmental justice efforts.
Panera Bread names new chief marketing officer
Panera Bread appoints Andrew Rebhun as new chief marketing officer to lead marketing efforts.