
Wendy's U.S. president departs to lead supply chain co-op
Wendy's U.S. president Pete Suerken departs to lead supply chain co-op
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Wendy's U.S. president Pete Suerken departs to lead supply chain co-op

Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken , the 500-unit crispy fried chicken franchise, is building on its Korean roots as it grows across North America.

Stephen O'Connor named CEO of Urban Bird Hot Chicken, a 30-unit franchise
June was an exciting month for America's Choice in Home Care®.
Jack in the Box Inc. (“Jack in the Box” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JACK), today announced its Board of Directors has appointed Taylor Montgomery as President, effective September 14, 2026.

Jack in the Box names Taylor Montgomery as future CEO.

Jack in the Box appoints new president in CEO succession step

Lewis Joined the Fitness Franchise as President in 2024 Crunch Fitness has promoted Chequan Lewis from president to chief executive officer. Lewis succeeds Jim Rowley, who now serv

The burger brand is looking for an operations leader to help CEO Robert Wright lead its turnaround after hundreds of closures and six quarters of tumbling traffic.

- Fast Casual - Executives - News Andrew Feghali named CEO of Mike’s Red Tacos He initially became involved with the San Diego-based birria brand as an early investor and was the f

Nobi CEO Roeland Pelgrims discusses how ambient monitoring technology is evolving to support fall prevention and operational efficiency in senior living communities.

World Series MVP Ben Zobrist discusses leadership and success in a webinar ahead of FranCamp Miami.

The boutique fitness brand has appointed franchisee Corbin Jennings as president and is deploying AI tools as it nears a 50-studio milestone.
Travis brings more than 18 years of finance and over a decade of restaurant industry experience to the role, with a background spanning corporate finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, data analytic
Founder Mike Touma, who grew the brand from a San Diego food truck into two brick-and-mortar restaurants, has been announced as the company’s Chief Brand Officer.

In January of 2024, Rachel and Cort Payne purchased their Minuteman Press franchise in Fort Worth, Texas.

Wendy’s U.S. President Pete Suerken is stepping down following a corporate restructuring that eliminated his role in favor of a chief operating officer position.

Jollibee was recently featured on the FULL COMP podcast , where Vice President of Franchising Peter Wright joined host Josh Kopel to discuss the leadership philosophy, franchise development strategy and…

Franchise development SaaS platform FranchiseNow has appointed Marni Smith, formerly of Great Clips and Propelled Brands, to lead its success and growth initiatives.
Chicken Salad Chick has appointed former GoTo Foods executive Drew Travis as Chief Financial Officer to oversee corporate finance, accounting, and strategic planning.

Pizza Hut Global CEO Aaron Powell is departing the brand following its acquisition by private equity firm LongRange Capital.

CEO Todd Penegor is implementing a brand standards coaching team and financial incentives for franchisees to address service and quality inconsistencies across the pizza chain.
Brian Roney named to Tampa Bay Business Journal 40 Under 40 list.

Koala Insulation appoints Joel Worthington as its new brand president, overseeing franchise development and brand expansion.