
KFC Global appoints COO
Maria Cacciapuoti has worked at the chain since 2015 and will partner with franchisees to modernize the guest and team experience.
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Maria Cacciapuoti has worked at the chain since 2015 and will partner with franchisees to modernize the guest and team experience.

Ziggi’s Coffee today announced that Stacey Pool has joined the company full-time as Chief Growth Officer, a newly expanded leadership role based at Ziggi’s headquarters in Mead, Colorado.

If you had told me years ago, while I was operating my own Port of Subs restaurants, that I would one day serve as president and CEO of the brand, I would have smiled and said “Life has a funny way of surprising us.”

Cicis Pizza sees 50.6% systemwide sales growth under President Jeff Hetsel.

KFC Global announced that Maria Cacciapuoti will join KFC Global as Chief Operations Officer (COO), reporting directly to Scott Mezvinsky, KFC Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 1, 2026.

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Thus far in 2026, the home-based care industry has been rocked by regulatory shifts, an enrollment moratorium, Medicaid uncertaintie

Wall Praises the Senior Care Concept’s Strong Reputation and Mission BrightStar Care , a home care, skilled care and medical staffing services provider, has named Josh Wall chief e

Curious Jane promotes Gloria Burbano to president, overseeing agency operations and leadership team.

Heather Harris joins Franchise FastLane as CEO, succeeding in fostering relationships with franchise brands and consultants.

Celebree School promotes Kristen Miller to Vice President of Education.

Yum Brands appoints Nai De Leon as chief people officer

(PRESS RELEASE) GREEN BAY, WI — Carnivore Meat Company , a leader in premium raw frozen and freeze-dried pet nutrition and parent company of Vital Essentials , announced the appoin

After succeeding Andy Ray as CEO of BrightStar Care, Josh Wall plans to scale the company’s service lines, targeting high-growth services including memory care, childcare and in-home therapies.

After nearly a decade with the big-box retailer, Stacey Levitt is joining the apparel company as its executive vice president of e-commerce and digital experience.

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Yum! Brands appoints Nai De Leon as Chief People Officer

Blaine Phillips becomes Executive Chairman of Phillips Pet Food & Supplies

Minuteman Press franchise owners Sarah and Joe Davis join President's Club in Danbury, CT

Schumacher Electric Corporation announced that Joseph Rainone is its new chief executive officer. The move was effective July 14, 2026. Rainone has more than three decades of execu

Few names are as engrained in Southern California industrial real estate — or baseball — as Dedeaux. The family business traces its roots to legendary University of Southern Califo
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Franchise FastLane appoints Connie Wallis as Vice President of Consultant Relations, forging stronger relationships between the company and franchise consultants.
Pollo Campero appoints Karla Patino as vice president of US marketing and sales.
Hounds Town USA appoints Breken Randall as VP of Marketing amid national growth