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Rampersad joined Little Caesars in 2018 as a Development Manager in Ontario, Canada.

Robeks recently appointed Dave Hutchinson to Vice President of Marketing.

USA Ninja Challenge has named Thomas Dievart as its new chief marketing officer, bringing nearly two decades of global marketing leadership to the youth fitness franchise as it accelerates growth nationwide.

FranFund promotes two leaders to executive vice president roles: Holly Bejar and Shay Kleinschmidt.

Workout Anytime names Tim Hicks as Vice President of Franchise Development.

Starbird today announced the appointment of Greg Levin as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, effective immediately.

Established in 2018 and with just over 70 locations nationwide, Hawaiian Bros does not have the name value or history of other larger, legacy QSR brands.

Slim Chickens, a leading fast-casual franchise in the better-chicken segment featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, announced the promotion of Christina Vaughan to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

A lifelong entrepreneur, Mendicino launched her career in commercial real estate, which introduced her to Port of Subs on the franchise side.

Franchises expanding internationally face the risk of language diluting leadership and undermining trust in the brand

Red Roof names Tim Lipka as senior vice president of operations.

Take 5 Oil Change CMO Doug Zarkin has over two decades of retail marketing experience

Workout Anytime appoints Kyle "KJ" Jackson as its first Chief Aura Officer, reinforcing the brand's commitment to culture and community.

Royal Aloha Coffee Company, the parent company to Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, announced the appointment of Tom Wylie as Chief Operating Officer.

Peloton CEO Peter Stern outlines growth plan focused on strength training and wellness.

Fastest Labs, a leading provider of drug, alcohol and DNA testing services, today announced that Matt Kunz has been promoted to president and chief executive officer.

Batteries Plus promotes Jon Sica to president, a national network of over 800 locations open and in development.

Jersey Mike’s is gearing up for a new wave of expansion, with CEO Charlie Morrison aiming to double the U.S. footprint over time while beginning a push into Europe.

Del Taco has entered its next chapter under Yadav Enterprises with leadership team appointments to support the brand’s ongoing transformation.

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 14, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- EverSmith Brands, a leading business-to-business franchise platform focused on commercial services, today announced that Justin Ghadery has been appointed chief executive officer, effective Jan.

Since joining Batteries Plus in 2019, Sica has played an instrumental role in transforming the company’s trajectory.

Hawaiian Bros announced today that Shannon Scott has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer, bringing a track record of high impact brand building, strategic leadership, and deep experience guiding organizations through periods of rapid growth.

Bray joins Lola Beans at a pivotal moment in the brand’s growth, bringing deep expertise in hospitality operations, franchise readiness, and scalable growth systems.