
Panera hires operations and supply execs to support turnaround
The chain onboarded Chris Finazzo as COO and Victor Siqueira as chief supply chain officer, both RBI alums, as it continues an ambitious overhaul.
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The chain onboarded Chris Finazzo as COO and Victor Siqueira as chief supply chain officer, both RBI alums, as it continues an ambitious overhaul.
SOLENVIA Caregivers names Justin Brady Vice President of Franchise Operations.
Rock N Roll Sushi names Rick Gestring as CEO to lead 80 units.

Brent Korb is the new chief financial officer for Neighborly, a leading franchisor of home services brands.

Home Helpers Home Care promotes Bobby Kelley to chief development officer

Orangetheory is the latest fitness chain to look to the restaurant business for leadership, naming former Pizza Hut U.S.

Goop Kitchen plans to grow with pickup and delivery format

Celebree School CEO Richard Huffman discusses the American Franchise Act

Abel and Christine Corral join President's Club with Denver Minuteman Press franchise.

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, an eco-friendly, water-conscious carpet cleaning franchise, has promoted Kris Antolak from vice president to president.
Hyper Energy Bar, a fast-growing drive-thru beverage brand, today announced the appointment of Rebecca Speck as Chief Marketing Officer.

McDonald's new U.S. president Skye Anderson oversees $8.5 billion upgrades
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii names Tom Wylie as president
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 23, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Shula's Restaurant Group announces Dave Shula as President, returning the longtime company leader to the role as the restaurant group continues operations.

PIRTEK USA names Doug Smith Vice President of Franchise Development.

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii promotes Tom Wylie to president and moves its headquarters to Lexington, Kentucky, marking a new chapter for the coffee franchise.
WKS Restaurant Group promotes Jay Spongberg to president and COO

Dr. Rachel Fidino's New U franchise offers women's health services
Smokey Mo’s BBQ, the neighborhood barbecue franchise known for serving Texas classics smoked in-house daily with fast, friendly service, has named Von Dawson as its Vice President of Franchise Development as the company

Over the past several years, Emily Schneider has helped turn Tide Services into one of the most active growth stories in the out-of-home laundry space.
A Macomb County native, Fontana brings a diverse background in military service, entrepreneurship and technology to his new business.
Smokey Mo's names Von Dawson Vice President of Franchise Development.
Jay Spongberg promoted to President and COO of WKS Restaurant Group

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