Corporate Operations: Page 18

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    Wienerschnitzel parent promotes insider to COO

    Rusty Bills, who has worked with Galardi Group for more than 15 years, will oversee operations at the company’s three brands.

    By • Oct. 4, 2022
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    What should Starbucks’ incoming CEO prioritize?

    Five experts share their thoughts on how Laxman Narasimhan should approach union pressure, store development and redefining a corporate ethos. 

    By , • Oct. 3, 2022
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    Menu development

    Restaurants big and small are experimenting with their menus to align with the preferences of on-the-go diners and mitigate the impact of rising food costs, supply chain disruption and shrinking consumer discretionary funds. 

    By Restaurant Dive staff
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    McDonald’s adds Disney exec to board

    Kareem Daniel’s 15 years of experience at Disney could prove helpful as the  chain works to improve customer relations, digital business and diversity.

    By • Oct. 3, 2022
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    Report: Starbucks’ smaller formats report higher traffic counts

    The chain’s smaller units drove 15% more visits per square foot in the past year compared to larger units, Placer.ai finds. 

    By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 30, 2022
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    McDonald’s repackages Happy Meals for adults with cult streetwear label

    Meant to invoke nostalgia, the menu bundles come with unique art and collectible figurines as the chain tries to align with pop culture tastemakers.

    By Peter Adams • Sept. 30, 2022
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    Biglari gains Cracker Barrel board seat

    The dining brand will expand its board from 10 seats to 11, with Sardar Biglari nominee Jody Bilney filling the additional seat.

    By • Sept. 30, 2022
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    Hooters’ parent company adds development chief

    HOA Brands has tapped Michael Arrowsmith, an experienced franchise executive, to oversee the ongoing growth of Hooters and Hoots Wings.

    By • Sept. 29, 2022
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    McDonald’s won’t postpone franchising changes, operator group claims

    The National Franchisee Leadership Alliance requested policy amendments be delayed from January to June 2023. 

    By • Sept. 29, 2022
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    Chuck E. Cheese parent names 3 execs to support expansion

    Two regional Chuck E. Cheese VPs will support its growth in the Southwest and Northwest, and sister chain Peter Piper Pizza has named a new COO. 

    By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 28, 2022
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    P.F. Chang’s adds subscription tier to loyalty program

    The monthly $6.99 service, which offers rewards and unlimited delivery, is one of few such programs among casual chains, CEO Damola Adamolekun said.

    By • Sept. 28, 2022
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    Taco Bell expands sauce packet recycling partnership

    The recycling program with TerraCycle now accepts all brands of sauce packets, which consumers can ship to the waste management firm for free.

    By • Sept. 26, 2022
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    Report: Beef prices to rise 15% in 2023, poultry costs will fall

    Poultry prices are expected to ease substantially next year, benefiting chicken-heavy brands like Wingstop and Chipotle, according to a BTIG report.

    By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 22, 2022
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    Marco’s Pizza appoints Jersey Mike’s vet as chief development officer

    Gerardo Flores, who has over 20 years restaurant and real estate experience, will lead the chain’s push to reach 1,500 units by 2023. 

    By • Sept. 21, 2022
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    Beyond Meat and Taco Bell to test plant-based steak option

    Beyond Carne Asada, created in partnership with Yum Brands, will be sold at select Dayton, Ohio-area restaurants next month at the same price as meat.

    By Megan Poinski • Sept. 21, 2022
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    Modern Market signs 41-unit deal with first franchisee

    The fast casual company has partnered with Thrive Restaurant Group, which operates 100 restaurants including Applebee’s, to expand into 11 new markets.

    By • Sept. 20, 2022
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    Mod Pizza hires Panera vet as first chief development officer

    Stephen Blum will lead store development in this new role, and Becky Mulligan has been promoted to the new position of chief restaurant officer to oversee franchised and company-owned stores. 

    By • Sept. 20, 2022
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    Panera will allow loyalty customers to choose rewards

    MyPanera members, who already receive perks based on frequency of visits, spend and preferences, will have multiple options to redeem instead of pre-selected rewards. 

    By • Sept. 20, 2022
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    Wingstop names Little Caesar’s alum SVP of US development

    Craig Sherwood will focus on growing the chain’s footprint through new and current franchisees as it aims to reach 4,000 units in the U.S.

    By • Sept. 19, 2022
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    Bloomin’ hires HR vet as chief human resources officer

    Suzann Trevisan brings over 27 years of experience in human resources to her role at the company, which has faced labor cost growth. 

    By • Sept. 19, 2022
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    First Watch launches a secondary IPO

    The move comes weeks after Portillo’s announced a secondary offering, and may signal increasing confidence in the market after a slow IPO year.

    By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 14, 2022
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    The 4 biggest takeaways from Starbucks’ Investor Day

    The coffee chain laid out plans to target loyalty growth, labor efficiency and international openings, with a goal of reaching 45,000 stores by 2025.

    By • Sept. 14, 2022
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    McDonald’s strikes 15-year solar energy deal

    The partnership with EDF Renewables is expected to meet the electricity consumption of over 1,200 McDonald’s restaurants. 

    By • Sept. 14, 2022
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    Starbucks debuts kitchen system to boost speed while keeping customization

    In a demonstration during the the chain’s Investor Day, a barista could make a mocha frappuccino almost 50 seconds faster than with Starbucks’ old model. 

    By • Sept. 14, 2022
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    Starbucks unionization efforts

    Starbucks expands non-union benefits with savings, student loan repayment tools

    Starbucks maintains its position that it can’t legally extend benefits to unionized stores without bargaining on a store-by-store level, but the union claims these perks are meant to quash organizing. 

    By • Sept. 13, 2022
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    RBI announces $400M marketing and remodel overhaul for Burger King

    The company’s programs, Fuel the Flame and Royal Reset, aim to modernize the brand and remodel 800 restaurants by the end of 2025.

    By • Sept. 12, 2022