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Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Hires Shawna Snyder as COO

Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks has appointed seasoned restaurant executive Shawna Snyder as Chief Operating Officer, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to disciplined expansion and operational excellence amid its recent national supply partnerships with Amoroso’s Baking Company and Philly’s Best Steak Company.  Shawna will oversee national growth strategy, operational systems, and expansion initiatives, bringing an operator-first mindset; focused […]

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Portillo’s Appoints Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling Chief Development Officer

Portillo’s announced the appointment of Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling as Chief Development Officer. In this role, Pecoraro-Striepling will lead Portillo’s restaurant development strategy, including real estate and site selection, prototype design, and construction. She will play a key role in advancing Portillo’s long-term expansion as the company continues to grow its footprint while preserving the brand’s unique […]

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Krystal Promotes Amanda Hyde to Chief Operating Officer

Krystal announced the promotion of Amanda Hyde to Chief Operating Officer. Hyde will report directly to SPB Hospitality’s Chairman and CEO G.J. Hart and take on expanded responsibility for systemwide operations as the brand continues its growth strategy. Hyde brings more than two decades of restaurant industry experience spanning operations, brand leadership and multi-unit management. […]

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How Amanda Potts is Bringing A&W’s ‘Heart of the Hometown’ to Life

For Amanda Potts, franchising isn’t a business model—it’s personal. It’s about families building futures, operators shaping their communities, and brands that live far beyond a quarterly campaign. That’s why A&W’s structure stood out to her: a 107-year-old chain owned by its franchisees, guided by the National A&W Franchisees Association and rooted in the very towns […]

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Pizza Guys Places Spotlight on Three Women Franchisees

Pizza Guys, a Sacramento-based pizza franchise known for fresh, high-quality food and community-first values, is celebrating its 40th anniversary and is proud to spotlight three inspiring women franchisees that have contributed to the brand since the very beginning. These women have leveraged the brand to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams while making meaningful impacts in their […]

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Taco Bell North America President Meg Farren on Growth, Innovation, and What Comes Next

After 20 years in London—raising two children and leading KFC’s U.K. and Ireland division—it was time for Meg Farren to come back stateside. The move was more than geographic. It meant uprooting her family, managing what she calls “life admin” and big emotions, and stepping into her biggest role yet: president of Taco Bell North […]

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Taco Bell North America President Meg Farren on Growth, Innovation, and What Comes Next

After 20 years in London—raising two children and leading KFC’s U.K. and Ireland division—it was time for Meg Farren to come back stateside. The move was more than geographic. It meant uprooting her family, managing what she calls “life admin” and big emotions, and stepping into her biggest role yet: president of Taco Bell North […]

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6 Questions with Farmside CEO and Cofounder Meg Schiffman

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the friend or family member unwilling to settle for a sub-par meal. I was lucky to grow up during a period when restaurants were evolving, sourcing better ingredients, getting more creative, and becoming something closer to art than just sustenance. Looking back, my personal journey with […]

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