
Nation’s Restaurant News: California Pizza Kitchen Names Jim Hyatt CEO
California Pizza Kitchen names Jim Hyatt as its new CEO, replacing G.J. Hart who is retiring.
Burger King is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 847 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - Burger King's Q3 sales rose 7.6% thanks to remodels and menu improvements [[586fdf]] - The chain’s performance helped lift Restaurant Brands International’s (RBI) Q3 systemwide sales to nearly $13 billion, a 6.2% increase from Q3 2025 [[586fdf]] - Burger King's remodel and menu initiatives are a key driver of RBI’s overall Q3 growth [[586fdf]] - RBI’s Q3 growth reflects the broader impact of Burger King’s sales gains [[586fdf]] Filed under Restaurants / Burger.

California Pizza Kitchen names Jim Hyatt as its new CEO, replacing G.J. Hart who is retiring.

Amin Dhanani, son of a Pakistani-born family, owns 270 Popeyes and 26 La Madeleines.

Jack in the Box tests a 'Merry Munchie Meal' for marijuana enthusiasts in California, partnering with a digital media company backed by Snoop Dogg.

Wendy's social media team has more than 2 million Twitter followers, and has been featured in a reddit 'Ask Me Anything' session.

Quick service and fast casual restaurants are now selling alcohol to increase revenue and attract a different crowd.

Several franchise brands are using swag as a marketing tool to connect with their customers.

Domino's Pizza launched a baby registry for expecting parents, allowing gift givers to request gift cards and cater events for parents-to-be.
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Burger King is offering a free Whopper to those who publicly announce their firing on LinkedIn.

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