Corporate Operations: Page 21

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    ChowNow lays off almost 100 employees

    The company, which helps restaurants create digital ordering storefronts across multiple social platforms, said the job cuts will ensure long-term stability.

    By • July 15, 2022
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    C3's chief strategy officer is out

    The virtual restaurant company didn’t disclose when Pasha Mehran, Uber Eats’ former head of ghost kitchens, left the role or why. 

    By • July 15, 2022
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    What's next for Gopuff and rapid delivery as the young industry hits 'an inflection point'?

    The company’s struggles and those of newer startups in the space could offer an opening for established grocers, sources say.

    By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • July 15, 2022
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    Red Robin taps former Torchy's Tacos chief as CEO

    G.J. Hart will become president and CEO of the burger chain effective Sept. 6 and will continue to serve as a member of its board. 

    By • July 14, 2022
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    Smoothie King hires new chief development officer to support expansion

    Chris Bremer, who comes from Nothing Bundt Cakes, will oversee franchise development, real estate, design and construction departments.

    By Alicia Kelso • July 14, 2022
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    Wow Bao to open 50 vending machine kiosks in 24 cities

    Hot steam buns and dumplings will now be available in hotels, hospitals, bars, schools, airports and casinos through Automated Retail Technologies’ Just Baked Hot Food kiosks.

    By • July 13, 2022
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    Gopuff laying off 10% of global workforce, closing dozens of US warehouses

    The company, which is eliminating jobs for the second time in just a few months, is taking action as instant delivery faces an “inflection point,” according to a memo sent to investors.

    By Jeff Wells • July 13, 2022
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    How Chipotle plans to identify and grow future leaders

    A class of 45 “emerging leaders” will participate in the chain’s inaugural, nine-month development program, according to Chief Diversity, Inclusion and People Officer Marissa Andrada.

    By Ryan Golden • July 12, 2022
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    Starbucks unveils 'reinvention' plan, hikes wages

    Eligible workers will receive pay bumps of up to 3% in August, as interim CEO Howard Schultz looks to improve employee welfare and diner experiences.

    By • July 11, 2022
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    Nextbite faces second round of layoffs

    Nextbite is laying off an undisclosed number of employees following an earlier round of job cuts in April, when the company shed less than 10% of its staff.

    By Alicia Kelso • July 11, 2022
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    Burger King hires new chief digital officer

    Thibault Roux, who held digital leadership roles at Optum, UnitedHealthcare and Target, will guide the chain’s digital strategy on the guest experience. 

    By • July 11, 2022
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    DoorDash will shutter Chowbotics 18 months after acquisition

    DoorDash acquired the robotics firm, which builds salad-making robots dubbed “Sally,” in February 2021. 

    By • July 8, 2022
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    BurgerFi and Gopuff expand delivery nationwide

    Following a 90-day trial in Florida, the companies are bringing BurgerFi’s products to more than 30 Gopuff food halls throughout the U.S.

    By • July 7, 2022
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    Hotel ghost kitchen company Butler Hospitality quietly dissolved in May

    The business raised tens of millions of dollars from investors that included &vest, which was co-founded by &pizza CEO Michael Lastoria, and provided foodservice at hundreds of hotels. Then overnight it shut down.

    By • June 29, 2022
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    As recession concerns rise, CEOs are stepping away

    Notably, the previously recorded high of CEO departures was in 2019 — also the last time U.S. economists saw a potential recession on the horizon.

    By Kathryn Moody • June 27, 2022
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    McDonald's names new CFO, global chief supply chain officer

    Ian Borden, current president, international, has been promoted to EVP, CFO, while Marion Gross, who managed the company’s North American supply chain, will become EVP, global chief supply chain officer, effective Sept. 1.

    By • June 27, 2022
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    KFC US appoints new president

    Tarun Lal, currently managing director for KFC Middle East, Pakistan, Turkey, Africa and India, will fill the role vacated by Kevin Hocham, effective July 15. 

    By • June 24, 2022
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    Red Robin CEO to retire

    Paul Murphy was instrumental in navigating the company through dining room lockdowns and oversaw growth in its off-premise segment and the rollout of its Donatos partnership.

    By • June 23, 2022
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    Chicken Salad Chick inks franchise deals as it targets 500 units by 2025

    The fast casual chain signed two agreements that will bring 16 more locations to Texas, with plans to open about 50 restaurants nationwide this year. 

    By • June 22, 2022
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    Starbucks' head of North America to leave company

    Rossann Williams, who was the face of Starbucks’ union response alongside interim CEO Howard Schultz, declined another position within the company before resigning. 

    By • June 17, 2022
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    Little Caesars on track to double US franchise agreements this year

    The pizza chain is growing its footprint by pursuing partnerships with larger operators, military veterans and first responders.

    By Alicia Kelso • June 10, 2022
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    Uber Eats debuts nationwide food shipping

    Despite competition from Goldbelly and DoorDash, Uber's head of U.S. and Canada merchant ops says the offering adds new value for partner restaurants.

    By • June 7, 2022
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    Starbucks pursues external hires for CEO post

    The coffee chain aims to fill the role by the fall, while founder and interim CEO Howard Schultz will remain at the helm through Q1 2023.

    By • June 6, 2022
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    McDonald's will conduct a civil rights assessment led by third party

    The company didn't disclose if the assessment differs from the civil rights audit that shareholders voted for last week. 

    By • June 3, 2022
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    Subway shop's $30K settlement highlights duty to accommodate autism

    The EEOC alleged the franchisee failed to provide requested accommodations for a new hire with autism and then fired him after four shifts.

    By Laurel Kalser • May 31, 2022