
Franchisee of the Year Yadav Enterprises Builds an Empire with a Long-Term View
Anil Yadav, founder of Yadav Enterprises, built a restaurant empire with a long-term view after starting as a Jack in the Box fryer worker.
Jack in the Box is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 288 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Jack in the Box is partnering with Marvel for a limited-time offer to promote Marvel Studios' 'Avengers: Doomsday' with the introduction of the Doomsday Dipping Box [[2026-10-28 Jack in the Box Prepares for Marvel Studios’ “Avengers Doomsday” With a Dipping (dcaa79)]]. * Everbowl's new president, Gabele, is applying her marketing expertise to lead the fast-casual concept, focusing on systemwide initiatives and supporting franchisees, after working at Jack in the Box for nearly a decade [[2026-10-29 Everbowl’s New President Is Applying Her Marketing Prowess to Leadship (4fdec3)]]. * Mountain Mike's Pizza has appointed Sheena Dougher, a veteran of Jack in the Box, as its new chief marketing officer, bringing over 15 years of restaurant marketing experience to the role [[2026-10-30 Mountain Mike’s Pizza Welcomes Sheena Dougher as CMO (3dd625)]]. * Del Taco has a new owner after being acquired from Jack in the Box by Yadav, a longtime franchisee, and has made changes to the brand, including bringing back former executives [[2026-10-07 How Del Taco is faring under its new owner (7f7a43)]]. * Jack in the Box Inc. has appointed Rachel Ruggeri, former CFO of Starbucks, to its Board of Directors as an independent director, bringing experience in finance, restaurant, and consumer sectors to the Board [[2026-09-21 Jack in the Box Inc. Appoints Former Starbucks CFO Rachel Ruggeri to Board of Di (1745e5)]]. * Anna Gabele, formerly of Jack in the Box, has been named Brand President of everbowl, and will guide the brand's next phase of growth, directing brand strategy [[2026-09-18 everbowl names Anna Gabele Brand President and Natalie Trzcinski Chief Operating (0fb5b2)]]. * Jack in the Box has partnered with The Simpsons to bring a limited-time menu featuring Krusty-inspired burgers and other themed items for the Halloween season [[2026-09-11 Jack in the Box Brings The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror to the Drive-Thru with a (9fa5b6)]]. * Del Taco is leaning on catering in its turnaround plan, updating its catering program by enabling ordering through its website and adding taco salads to the catering menu as part of its Project Del Sunrise revival plan after being acquired by Yadav Enterprises from Jack in the Box [[2026-09-04 Del Taco leans on catering in turnaround plan (9289d7)]]. Filed under Restaurants / Burger.

Anil Yadav, founder of Yadav Enterprises, built a restaurant empire with a long-term view after starting as a Jack in the Box fryer worker.

Sheena Dougher is the new chief marketing officer for Mountain Mike’s Pizza.

Pizza Hut. Wendy’s. Now, Applebee’s and IHOP? Buyers want to take chains private to avoid market pressure — but Dine Brands isn’t ready yet.

She’s since carried those passions into the workplace as brand president of fast-casual concept Everbowl, known for its good-for-you menu options including acai bowls, smoothies and toast.
Jack in the Box partners with Marvel for limited-time offer

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Cicis Pizza appoints Kimberly Thompson as Executive Vice President of Development.
Cicis Pizza, the original all-you-can-eat pizza buffet known for delivering TBPVA (The Best Pizza Value Anywhere), has appointed Kimberly Thompson as Executive Vice President of Development.
Franchise Update Media honors top franchises with 2026 STAR Awards

Del Taco has new owner after acquisition from Jack in the Box

Mehta Investment Group signed an agreement to develop 17 Starbird Chicken locations across Washington state.

Each month, we bring you a roundup of the latest hires and promotions throughout franchising.

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McDonald’s held its Investor Day presentation on Wednesday to reveal its “McDonald’s Next” plan, and there’s little question that the strategies the company announced are ambitious.

Restaurant brands use scarcity marketing to drive sales and traffic

Wendy's franchisee Meritage Hospitality Group files for bankruptcy amid 18.9% beef cost increase
Jack in the Box appoints Rachel Ruggeri to Board of Directors
everbowl names Anna Gabele and Natalie Trzcinski to executive team

everbowl names Anna Gabele and Natalie Trzcinski to executive team

- Executives - Marketing & Branding - News Mountain Mike’s appoints Jack in the Box veteran as chief marketing officer Sheena Dougher most recently served as vice president of bran

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for nearly 50 years, and home of the legendary crispy, curly pepperoni, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, has appointed Sheena Dougher as Chief Marketing Officer.
Jack in the Box partners with The Simpsons for a limited-time menu.

Jack in the Box is launching a themed 'Treehouse of Horror' menu and collectible merchandise through a partnership with The Simpsons for the Halloween season.

One of the best stories in the restaurant industry this year has been the improvement of Burger King.