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Chipotle CEO: Chain nearly halfway to goal of 7K North American stores
The fast casual chain continues its expansion tear despite labor shortage challenges, construction delays and inflation, and 80% of new units built in 2022 will feature a Chipotlane.
By Julie Littman • April 27, 2022 -
Starbucks hires McDonald's alum as CTO
Deb Hall Lefevre joins the coffee chain on May 2, marking Starbucks' third executive change since Howard Schultz became interim CEO on April 4.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • April 26, 2022 -
White Castle plans takeout-only unit next to its busiest restaurant
The new 1,800-square-foot unit in Orlando, Florida, will only offer pickup and delivery for digital orders as off-premise restaurant demand holds steady.
By Alicia Kelso • April 22, 2022 -
Papa Johns taps Inspire, Domino's alum as chief restaurant officer
Joe Sieve will oversee the pizza chain's operations for both company-owned and franchised units in North America.
By Alicia Kelso • April 20, 2022 -
Denny's CEO to retire amid growing exodus of restaurant chiefs
The casual chain is currently searching for a replacement for John Miller, who will step down later in 2022 after 11 years.
By Emma Liem Beckett • April 8, 2022 -
Red Lobster CEO resigns after less than a year
Kelli Valade, who joined the company in August, recruited a new CFO and expanded the executive team with newly created roles of CMO and CIO.
By Julie Littman • April 5, 2022 -
Hardee's, Carl's Jr. parent names ex-Caribou exec as CFO
CKE is one of the latest QSRs to launch a digital loyalty program, an offering that has emerged as a key area of competition.
By Kaishi Chhabra • April 1, 2022 -
Gopuff laying off 3% of its global workforce
The rapidly expanding company is cutting hundreds of positions as it faces funding challenges and a need to realign as a global business.
By Jeff Wells • April 1, 2022 -
Papa John's refranchises 90 units in Texas with Sun Holdings
The move will give Sun Holdings, which will open 100 new Papa John's units in Texas by 2029, the scale to support new restaurant development.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 31, 2022 -
Red Lobster snares restaurant exec for CIO role
IT veteran Cijoy Olickal joined the company Monday and will report directly to CEO Kelli Valade.
By Roberto Torres • March 30, 2022 -
Sbarro will open 100-plus units with c-store focus in 2022
The pizza chain's franchising partnerships will place the brand in Village Pantry, Turkey Hill and KwikShop locations.
By Alicia Kelso • March 25, 2022 -
Sweetgreen to open first drive-thru in Chicago suburb
The fast casual's first drive-thru for digital pickup orders, dubbed "Sweetlane," is part of its strategy to test new store concepts and bolster online sales.
By Julie Littman • March 24, 2022 -
Arby's CMO dishes on Pusha T diss track
To launch a spicy fish sandwich, the QSR tapped the rapper to take shots at McDonald's and the Filet-O-Fish.
By Chris Kelly • March 23, 2022 -
Gopuff names new head of Kitchens division
Amelia Riba brings international experience to the role, having previously served as chief brand officer for Pizza Hut in Europe and Latin America.
By Jeff Wells • March 21, 2022 -
Torchy's Tacos founder returns as CEO
Mike Rypka led the taco chain between 2006 and 2018 and succeeds former CEO GJ Hart, who retired in November.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 18, 2022 -
Starbucks shareholders urge for 'neutrality' in face of union's spread
Seventy-three shareholders representing $3.4 trillion in assets are concerned with the optics of alleged retaliatory firings and "captive audience meetings."
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 17, 2022 -
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Chipotle tests Chippy, a tortilla chip-making robot
The artificial intelligence-powered technology was created with Miso Robotics, and is being piloted in Irvine, California.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 16, 2022 -
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson retiring, Howard Schultz returning as interim chief
The coffee giant hopes to find a permanent company chief this fall. In the meantime, Schultz takes the reins as the pandemic ebbs and a union drive sweeps across stores.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated March 16, 2022 -
Wingstop's CEO steps down after 10 years
Charlie Morrison will be succeeded by President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Skipworth, who joined the brand in December 2014.
By Alicia Kelso • March 15, 2022 -
Red Lobster taps Bloomin' Brands alum as CFO
David Schmidt succeeds Craig Pommels, who left Red Lobster to become CFO of Cracker Barrel in December.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 14, 2022 -
How US restaurant chains are responding in Russia
McDonald's, Starbucks and Yum Brands are just a few legacy restaurants ceasing store operations, development and more as the Ukraine war escalates.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated March 17, 2022 -
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Starbucks, McDonald's temporarily close units in Russia
The major restaurant chains now pausing operations in the region include Yum Brands, Starbucks, McDonald's and Papa John's.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated March 9, 2022 -
Famous Dave's debuts first drive-thru concept in Salt Lake City
The unit will be tested for six months to a year before determining possible expansion plans, said Jeff Crivello, CEO of parent company BBQ Holdings.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 8, 2022 -
Jack in the Box trolls McDonald's over broken ice cream machines
The first effort from the QSR's new public relations and integrated campaigns agency of record uses competitive sparring tactics to tap into culture.
By Chris Kelly • March 3, 2022 -
Friendly's opens its first fast casual restaurant
The 2,700-square-foot restaurant includes seating for 45 customers, a dedicated space for curbside pickup and online ordering for pickup or delivery.
By Alicia Kelso • March 2, 2022