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Mike Richard, former National Marketing Director at Weed Man, has been named Chief Operating Officer, bringing 15 years of experience to the role.

Zaxby's appoints Sharlene Smith as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective April 25, 2022.

Margaret Haynes has been named President and CEO of RiseMark and Right at Home, a leading in-home senior care brand.

Capacity restrictions, municipal mandates and labor shortages — these are all challenges that the seafood-themed restaurant concept Shuckin’ Shack overcame during 2021 as the brand fought back from a COVID-19 sucker punc

FAT Brands appoints Michael G. Chachula as Chief Information Officer, bringing experience in innovative technological solutions from various industries, including hospitality and consumer goods.

Al Fragnoli, a sports and entertainment expert, joins Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching as a franchisee and executive coach.

Your Pie Pizza CMO Lisa Dimson discusses her marketing team and their roles in the company.

Goddard Systems appoints Dr. Lauren Starnes as chief academic officer.

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Zoom Room announces new VP leadership roles, with Liz Claflin and Stephanie Knepp taking on strategic projects and operational business support.

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill appointed CEO Greg Willman as board chair, effective April 1, 2022, replacing Gary Beisler.

Unleashed Brands appoints Joe Luongo as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategy, bringing over 30 years of experience in franchising and brand management.

A&W Restaurants aims to award 25-30 new franchise agreements and open 10-12 new restaurants in 2022, according to President and COO Paul Martino.

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Stellar Service Brands named Sherry Rose its Chief Executive Officer, replacing Gary Findley, who transitions to Chairman of the Board.

Mark is the former Senior Director of Development for Restaurant Franchise Development Company, Fransmart, where he was responsible for the expansion of brands such as Five Guys Burgers, Qdoba, The Halal Guys, and Freshii.

Hounds Town USA hires David Martinelli as its new vice president of marketing, with experience in marketing for brands like McDonald’s and Qdoba.

Lori Flees was named President of Valvoline's Retail Services Segment, bringing experience in strategy and innovation to the role.

Cyberbacker hired a new Launch Team to develop a marketing plan and launch new franchise territories efficiently.

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Jean Durham discusses her career transition from the Marine Corps to becoming an ILEC coach.

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii added David Gladstone as Senior Director of Real Estate and Construction, with experience in restaurant development.

Kelsey Regier joins Scooter’s Coffee as Vice President of Application Development to drive digital innovation and customer experience.