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Fold Holdings Announces Bitcoin Bonus Program for Employees

Fold Holdings, Inc., a bitcoin financial services company making it easy for individuals to earn, save and spend bitcoin through everyday financial tools, today announced the Bitcoin Bonus Program, an easy-to-use employee bonus program that lets employers deliver recurring bitcoin bonuses with built-in vesting without changing payroll systems or taking on custody or compliance responsibilities. […]

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Starbird Names Stefanie Lee CFO

Starbird, the San Francisco-based chicken concept, has appointed Stefanie Lee as chief financial officer. The hire adds a seasoned financial executive to a leadership team that is rapidly building out as the brand continues its national expansion. The appointment follows a series of momentum-building moves for Starbird, including the recent appointment of Greg Levin as chief […]

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National Restaurant Association Names Robin Repass to Lead Restaurant Law Center

The National Restaurant Association announced Robin Repass as Executive Director and Chief Legal Counsel of the Restaurant Law Center (RLC), the independent public policy organization created specifically to represent the interests of the food service industry in the courts. The RLC is essential to the protection and advancement of the restaurant industry. It promotes pro-business laws and regulations […]

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Surf Bagel Promotes Tarron Coursey to General Manager of Milford, Delaware, Location

Matt Patton, President of Surf Bagel, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Tarron Coursey to General Manager of Surf Bagel Milford.  “Tarron has been a key member of Surf Bagel since he started,” said Patton. “He has been instrumental in growing the Milford store, building a strong team that consistently delivers tasty food, friendly service, and a great guest […]

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Mountain Mike’s Appoints Ryan Lulow as CFO

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for nearly 50 years, and home of the legendary crispy, curly pepperoni, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, has appointed Ryan Lulow as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Previously, Lulow served as Mountain Mike’s Controller in 2020 and was promoted to Vice President of Finance […]

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Chipotle Names Fernando Machado Chief Brand Officer

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced it has appointed Fernando Machado, one of the world’s most innovative CMOs, as Chief Brand Officer, effective June 1. In this role, Machado will lead the company’s global marketing strategy, brand positioning and customer engagement efforts as Chipotle continues to execute its Recipe for Growth strategy, driving innovation and expanding its […]

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Joint Employer Debate Reignites as Department of Labor Moves to Set Clearer Standard

The joint employer rule is up for debate once again. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Labor moved to establish a unified standard for determining joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act and align it with the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The move—featuring […]

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Chipotle’s Hourly Turnover Climbed to 155 Percent in 2025

Chipotle’s hourly turnover metrics rode to a COVID-fueled peak in 2021 as they spiked at 194 percent. That after holding steady. Overall, the rate rose from 130.1 percent in 2016 to 194 percent, before beginning to slope positively in 2022 (164 percent). This was, naturally, a somewhat difficult line to measure given the external labor […]

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Kayla Edidin Named COO of Multi-Concept Franchisee Red Door Brands

Kayla Edidin, former Vice President of Franchise Development for Mike’s Red Tacos, has been named Chief Operating Officer of Red Door Brands. Following a record-setting 2025, during which Edidin led Mike’s Red Tacos to sell more than 200 franchises in its first year, Edidin has now been tapped to grow Red Door Brands, a Knoxville-based […]

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PrimoHoagies Names Angela Coppler SVP of Development

PrimoHoagies, the award-winning Italian specialty sandwich franchise known for its authentic hoagies, premium ingredients, and 30+ year heritage, recently announced the appointment of Angela Coppler as Senior Vice President of Development. The move signals a deliberate evolution in the brand’s growth strategy, focusing on disciplined, performance-driven national scaling designed to attract sophisticated multi-unit operators and investors. […]

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