Corporate Operations: Page 23
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Arby's CMO dishes on Pusha T diss track
To launch a spicy fish sandwich, the QSR tapped the rapper to take shots at McDonald's and the Filet-O-Fish.
By Chris Kelly • March 23, 2022 -
Gopuff names new head of Kitchen division
Amelia Riba brings international experience to the role, having previously served as chief brand officer for Pizza Hut in Europe and Latin America.
By Jeff Wells • March 21, 2022 -
Torchy's Tacos founder returns as CEO
Mike Rypka led the taco chain between 2006 and 2018 and succeeds former CEO GJ Hart, who retired in November.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 18, 2022 -
Starbucks shareholders urge for 'neutrality' in face of union's spread
Seventy-three shareholders representing $3.4 trillion in assets are concerned with the optics of alleged retaliatory firings and "captive audience meetings."
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 17, 2022 -
Chipotle tests Chippy, a tortilla chip-making robot
The artificial intelligence-powered technology was created with Miso Robotics, and is being piloted in Irvine, California.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 16, 2022 -
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson retiring, Howard Schultz returning as interim chief
The coffee giant hopes to find a permanent company chief this fall. In the meantime, Schultz takes the reins as the pandemic ebbs and a union drive sweeps across stores.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated March 16, 2022 -
Wingstop's CEO steps down after 10 years
Charlie Morrison will be succeeded by President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Skipworth, who joined the brand in December 2014.
By Alicia Kelso • March 15, 2022 -
Red Lobster taps Bloomin' Brands alum as CFO
David Schmidt succeeds Craig Pommels, who left Red Lobster to become CFO of Cracker Barrel in December.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 14, 2022 -
How US restaurant chains are responding in Russia
McDonald's, Starbucks and Yum Brands are just a few legacy restaurants ceasing store operations, development and more as the Ukraine war escalates.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated March 17, 2022 -
Starbucks, McDonald's temporarily close units in Russia
The major restaurant chains now pausing operations in the region include Yum Brands, Starbucks, McDonald's and Papa John's.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated March 9, 2022 -
Famous Dave's debuts first drive-thru concept in Salt Lake City
The unit will be tested for six months to a year before determining possible expansion plans, said Jeff Crivello, CEO of parent company BBQ Holdings.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 8, 2022 -
Jack in the Box trolls McDonald's over broken ice cream machines
The first effort from the QSR's new public relations and integrated campaigns agency of record uses competitive sparring tactics to tap into culture.
By Chris Kelly • March 3, 2022 -
Friendly's opens its first fast casual restaurant
The 2,700-square-foot restaurant includes seating for 45 customers, a dedicated space for curbside pickup and online ordering for pickup or delivery.
By Alicia Kelso • March 2, 2022 -
Denny's refreshes 24/7 heritage with help of diverse TikTok stars
A new brand platform targets younger diners through influencer menu collaborations positioned as different from common "hacks" in the QSR category.
By Peter Adams • March 1, 2022 -
Domino's CEO Ritch Allison will retire, be succeeded by COO
Russell Weiner will take the helm of the pizza giant on May 1, and current Six Flags CFO Sandeep Reddy will become Domino's CFO on April 1.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 1, 2022 -
Firehouse Subs names RBI alum as first COO in 13 years
Mike Hancock, a veteran of Tim Hortons and Burger King, is tasked with growing the chain's technology capabilities and expanding its network through franchise deals.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 24, 2022 -
Chipotle hikes executive pay ties to DEI, environmental targets
Annual bonuses will be impacted by up to 15%, up from 10% in 2021.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 23, 2022 -
Icahn nominates 2 McDonald's board members amid pork welfare scuffle
While the nominees will stand for election this year, the fast food chain argues Icahn's demands for pork welfare are currently "impossible."
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 22, 2022 -
Fat Brands CEO and COO under federal investigation
The Los Angeles Times reports Andrew Wiederhorn and his son are being investigated for alleged money laundering and fraud, but Fat says the company isn't the target of the probe.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 22, 2022 -
Q&A
Fat Brands' CEO on developing supply chain, labor strategies for the Super Bowl
Andy Wiederhorn talks how shortages and price hikes of the past few years have informed contingency plans ahead of the big game.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 10, 2022 -
C3 takes over in-room dining at The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa
This marks the ghost kitchen company's latest hotel deal as it works to diversify its offerings through partnerships and its own brick-and-mortar concepts.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 9, 2022 -
Chipotle’s menu prices are about 10% higher than last year, and still climbing
The menu price hikes contributed to strong quarterly sales, with same-store sales rising 15% over Q4 2020 and total sales hitting $2 billion, exceeding analyst predictions.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 9, 2022 -
Burgerim sued by federal government in wake of franchise infractions
The suit, filed Monday in California, claims Burgerim's inaccurate franchise disclosure documents and refusal to disburse promised refunds left franchisees with "substantial debt or ruined credit."
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 8, 2022 -
Fogo de Chao plans to grow restaurant count by 15% in 2022
The steakhouse's expansion plans include entering the New Jersey market as well as locations in California, Florida, New York, Mexico and Brazil.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 7, 2022 -
McDonald's tries to nix racial audit from 2022 proxy
Shareholders' audit proposal comes after the chain recently launched several initiatives aimed at improving diversity within the company.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated Jan. 27, 2022