People across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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David Rindfleisch’s success story with Minuteman Press in Gilbert, AZ, is a true example of what consistent growth, community involvement, and dedication to customer service can achieve.
O’Reilly brings considerable experience to the two chains. In addition to his tenure at Ascent, O’Reilly led Smokey Bones and Long John Silver’s as CEO, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Gold's Gym has named Brad Reynolds as sole CEO, signaling a shift for a well-known fitness brand.
Savory Fund CEO Clay Dover to share growth strategy at summit.
Wonder adds Jack Hartung, former Chipotle CFO, to its board
Slim Chickens COO Christina Vaughan to speak at QSR Evolution Conference.
- Fast Casual - Executives - News James O’Reilly named CEO of &pizza, Tijuana Flats parent company He takes over the leadership spot about eight months after Latitude Food Group wa
The most significant force shaping our industry today comes down to simple economics: demand is growing much faster than supply.
Latitude Food Group (LFG), an operator-led restaurant group built to accelerate bold fast‑casual brands, today announced James O’Reilly as its next chief executive officer.
When Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine profiled Luke Andrus in 2024, he operated 46 Anytime Fitness locations and aimed to double the number of gyms over the next five years.
Jennifer Jack-Wunder owns four Comfort Keepers® territories serving Canton, Gainesville, Alpharetta and Cumming, Georgia.
The dessert chain promoted Jacob Moncur to succeed CTO Bryce Redd, who spent more than eight years leading the chain’s tech strategy.
When it comes to technology priorities, artificial intelligence (AI) tops the list for many convenience store retailers in 2026, but knowing how to get started is a different matte
Khodaverdian and Longtime Friend Chris Rigassio Invest in 50 Units of the Fast-Casual Franchise Dog Haus, a leading fast-casual restaurant concept, has appointed Garen Khodaverdian
- Family Dining - Franchising - Executives - News Denny’s hires a Cracker Barrel veteran as COO Aaron Howard joins the diner chain after a long career in restaurants, including mor
Dairy Queen hires Phil Crawford as CTO to modernize tech.
Kerri and Mark Brandon, owners of the Minuteman Press franchise in Abbotsford, British Columbia, have achieved the President's Club through their strong leadership, marketing, and service.
Reeves joined Prodigy Pest Solutions in January 2000 as the certified operator of the Sarasota, Fla., office.
Aaron Howard will play a critical role in Project Grand Slam, which aims to improve restaurant experiences, speed of service, traffic and execution.
CrossFit CEO Bruce Edwards confirmed the brand is no longer for sale, ending a process initiated by private equity owner Berkshire Partners in early 2025.
The chicken franchise has hired industry veteran Maureen DiStefano, who brings over 20 years of experience from brands like Starbucks and Dunkin’, to lead its expansion efforts.
Dairy Queen has appointed Phil Crawford as Executive Vice President and CTO to oversee global IT operations for the brand's 7,800-plus restaurant locations.
The convenience store giant has reshuffled its executive suite to prioritize M&A and real estate development as it enters a new three-year strategic growth phase.
Slim Chickens appoints Maureen DiStefano as Director of Franchise Development, helping the brand expand across the US with over 20 years of experience.