
How TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette plans to keep the 61-year-old brand ‘young and fresh’
TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette plans to expand the brand globally and digitally
Carlson is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2017. 20 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Restaurants / Casual dining.

TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette plans to expand the brand globally and digitally

TAMARAC, Fla., April 28, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- PuroClean , a leader in property restoration and remediation, continues to demonstrate its commitment to veteran support through its PuroVet Program.

International Dairy Queen hires Jane Friedrich as executive vice president, research and development, to lead the company's menu innovation and food safety efforts.
Fourteen Foods, the largest DQ Grill & Chill franchise in the nation, is acquiring a new Dairy Queen location in Sioux Falls, further expanding its presence.
Fourteen Foods, led by CEO Matt Frauenshuh, partners with Folds of Honor to raise scholarship funds for the families of fallen and disabled military members.
Todd Graeve of Scooter’s Coffee wins Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Heartland Award

Magic Johnson is involved in various business ventures, including Marvel, Jopwell, and the Los Angeles Sparks.

Russell Berner, VP of restaurant operations and a partner with 80-unit franchisee JDK Management, shares his experience and insights on the franchisor-franchisee relationship.

The past two years have been a trying time for the travel industry.
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Neighborly has welcomed Roger Chacko as Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, to help drive growth and marketing efforts.
Bob Thomson opens sixth Pancheros Mexican Grill in Twin Cities area.
RLH Corporation appointed John Russell as its new Chief Executive Officer, citing his experience and leadership skills.
BBQ Holdings, Inc. appoints Jim Gilbertson as Chief Financial Officer, bringing experience from local public companies and business development roles.
Red Lion Hotels Corporation appoints industry veteran John J. Russell, Jr. as interim Chief Executive Officer to assist with franchise sales, retention, and cost structure alignment.

Customer loyalty is considered the most important marketing metric, as it reflects a customer's willingness to repurchase from a business over time.

Chili’s has appointed Wyman Roberts as its new president, who previously served as CEO of parent company Brinker International Inc.

Kerry Olson, former executive vice president and global general counsel of Carlson Hotels, joins Faegre Baker Daniels as a partner in the firm's international franchise practice.

The article profiles Martha O'Gorman, one of the founders of Liberty Tax Service, and Heather Passe, highlighting their experience and achievements in the industry.