People across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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Portillo’s, the fast-casual restaurant concept known for serving Chicago-style favorites for more than 60 years, today announced the appointment of Kevin Kalicak as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective September 7, 2026.
August 05, 2026 // Franchising.com // PHILADELPHIA - PrimoHoagies is strengthening another critical pillar of its long-term growth strategy through the leadership of Chief Operating Officer Glen Brandeburg.
Ken Holloway achieves President's Club for two Minuteman Press centers.
The takeover marks a major push by P&G into the health and wellness market, aligning the consumer goods giant with a growing focus on healthier lifestyles
McDonald’s has appointed Skye Anderson as president of U.S. operations, overseeing nearly 14,000 U.S. locations.
- Eatertainment - Executives - Operations - News Dave & Buster’s CEO Tarun Lal is retiring CFO Darin Harper will replace Lal, who had been with the eatertainment chain for just ove
HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announced the appointment of Brian Wise as Chief Executive Officer.
Anderson will oversee the chain’s NEXT strategy in its largest market and succeeds Joe Erlinger, who is leaving the company after 20 years.
Suk Nicholas, a 15-year company veteran, will oversee the chain’s fresh delivery business globally and in the U.S.
- Quick Service - Executives - Beverage Trends - News HTeaO names Freddy’s veteran Brian Wise as CEO Wise has spent the past 7.5 years at the fast-casual burger chain, most recentl
Checkers & Rally’s appoints Peter Busse as Chief Development Officer
Checkers & Rally's appoints Peter Busse as Chief Development Officer, leading the brand's franchise development strategy and growth efforts.
Pinch A Penny has appointed John Mansfield as president. Mansfield will lead the brand's efforts to strengthen franchise owner support, improve store-level performance and customer experience, and modernize the business.
The brand has grown by 31% over the past five years, driven by a franchisee-first approach, strong unit-level economics, and sustained market demand.
Schroeder brings more than 15 years of franchise development leadership experience and has helped grow franchise brands in the United States and internationally.
HTeaO appoints Brian Wise as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Co-Founder Justin Howe in the role.
Skye Anderson appointed President of McDonald’s USA, overseeing 14,000 restaurants.
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski blames US traffic drop on execution problems
Darin Harper succeeds Tarun Lal as Dave & Buster’s CEO
Checkers & Rally's hires Peter Busse as chief development officer
AI’s influence on the restaurant industry is going all the way to the top.
McVickers Helped Start the Franchise Development Company in 2017 REP’M Group , a North Carolina-based franchise development company, has promoted experienced contractor and land de
- Executives - News Krispy Kreme names chief commercial, chief people officers The doughnut chain named Suk Nicholas chief commercial officer and Lori Seuss chief people officer. [
CAVA Group, Inc., the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand that brings heart, health, and humanity to food, announced the appointment of Amiee Bayer-Thomas, Chief Retail Officer of Ulta Beauty, In