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P. Terry’s Burger Stand Transitions to Employee Ownership

P. Terry’s Burger Stand, the Austin-based restaurant chain founded in 2005 and known for its people-first culture and commitment to community, today announced its transition to employee ownership through an Employee Ownership Trust, benefitting its 1,800 employees across 38 locations. By transitioning to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), the company is establishing a structure that allows […]

Employee Management, News

CAVA Looks to Hire 2,500 Employees in Growth Push

CAVA announced a significant expansion of its workforce and career development initiatives as part of its ongoing commitment to build meaningful, long-term careers in Mediterranean hospitality through its new Flavor Your Future platform. CAVA is doubling down on creating clear pathways for growth, investing in leadership development, and expanding opportunities for team members across the country. In 2026, […]

Employee Management, News

America’s Hourly Restaurant Workers Are Reaching a Breaking Point, New Study Says

Instant Financial today released its 2026 State of Hourly Restaurant Workers Study, a national survey of 750 hourly restaurant employees, revealing a workforce under intense financial pressure amidst an affordability crisis. Titled Underserved: The Financial Reality of America’s Hourly Restaurant Workers, the research paints a stark and deeply human picture of economic instability across the restaurant workforce. […]

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Burgers, Employee Management, Fast Food, News

White Castle Earns Great Place to Work Certification for Sixth Straight Year

White Castle is proud to have earned Great Place to Work Certification for the sixth year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current team members say about their experience working at White Castle.  In a survey of White Castle team members conducted between April 15 and April 29, 84% of them said […]

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Burgers, Employee Management, Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Smashburger Bolsters Leadership Around Marketing, Growth, and Operations

Smashburger, the fast-casual restaurant company that popularized smashed burgers, announced the appointment of Kate Savelli as Chief Marketing Officer. With over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Kate will lead brand, consumer, menu and partnership strategies designed to accelerate Smashburger’s nationwide momentum. In addition, the company announced it has named Theresa Vitale as […]

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Burgers, Employee Management, Fast Food, Franchising, News, Story

Wendy’s Hires Bob Wright as CEO

Wendy’s is bringing back a familiar face as its new leader. The burger giant announced that industry veteran Bob Wright has been appointed president and CEO, effective Thursday. He previously ran operations for Wendy’s in three separate stints (June 1998 to April 2005, October 2006 to January 2008, and December 2013 to May 2019). “I […]

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Employee Management, Marketing & Promotions, News, Technology

3Owl Hires Shawn Jones to Lead Design Practice

Today we are proud to share an important addition to the 3Owl team. Shawn Jones has joined 3Owl to lead our design practice. Shawn brings more than a decade of product design leadership across complex digital platforms. His time at ezCater placed him directly inside the restaurant technology ecosystem, helping shape tools used daily by […]

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Beverage, Employee Management, Growth, News

Caribou Coffee Builds Out Leadership Team to Drive Long-Term Plan

Caribou Coffee, the national operator of premium coffeehouses, today announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of four seasoned leaders. The move brings industry-tested expertise in supply chain, marketing, real estate development and technology and is a key step in Caribou’s organizational realignment to deliver on its strategic plan for long-term […]

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Employee Management, Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News, Story

Crumbl Founders to Step Down as Leadership Transition Begins

The founders of Crumbl are stepping away from their executive roles. CEO and cofounder Jason McGowan announced Monday that he, chief brand officer and cofounder Sawyer Hemsley, and chief technology officer Bryce Redd will resign from day-to-day operations once they find replacements. McGowan described it as a planned leadership transition, with the help of investors. […]

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Employee Management, Fast Casual, Growth, News

Sweetgreen Names Ryan Slemons Chief Development Officer

Sweetgreen, Inc., the mission-driven, next-generation restaurant and lifestyle brand that serves healthy food at scale, today announced the appointment of Ryan Slemons as Chief Development Officer, effective May 4, 2026. Slemons will report directly to Co-Founder and CEO Jonathan Neman. Slemons will lead all aspects of real estate, design, construction, facilities and portfolio management. He […]

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