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Craveworthy Brands has appointed Keith Kravcik as Chief Financial Officer, where he will oversee the Company's financial operations and help guide Craveworthy's continued expansion across its portfolio of 20+ brands and 300+ locations.
Faville will oversee marketing and category management in the new role.
Papa John's CEO and former CFO face securities class action.
Sandra Bullock. She’s both serious and funny, and I like to think I am, too.
Purpose Brands announced the following appointments: Oded Shein, chief financial officer; Carl Loredo, global brand president of Orangetheory Fitness; Stephanie Schon, domestic brand president of Orangetheory; and Katin Keirstead, brand…
She’s since carried those passions into the workplace as brand president of fast-casual concept Everbowl, known for its good-for-you menu options including acai bowls, smoothies and toast.
Jessica Zouaoui named 2026 Woman of Wonder by Franchise Dictionary Magazine
Gubera brings more than 25 years of franchising experience to the board, with a background spanning financial and executive leadership, franchise operations, and strategic growth.
Popeyes has dismissed its CMO and reshuffled its marketing leadership as the brand struggles with sluggish sales and declining guest traffic.
The casual Asian dining chain is a year into a turnaround and has moved from 22nd place to third in same-store sales growth among its competitive set.
LKQ Corporation appoints a new CEO following disappointing third-quarter results and significant stock declines.
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors, North America’s largest home inspection company, is honored to announce the appointment of Stephan Taub as its new Franchise Development Director.
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October 27, 2026 // Franchising.com // CHICAGO – BrightStar Care today announced the appointment of Amer Waheed as Chief Technology Officer.
4Ever Young appoints Tony Nicholson as Vice President of Development.
Adam KlaersCourtesy of Cafe RioCafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican has appointed Adam Klaers as chief operating officer and promoted Julie Boyster to chief brand officer.
Adam Klaers joins the chain as it works to improve its operations and strengthen its brand identity under new CEO Mike Burns.
Katin Keirstead is the new brand president of Waxing the City, a waxing franchise under the Purpose Brands umbrella.
Potbelly appoints Robert Bhagwandat and Andie Smirl to franchising roles.
Cafe Rio appoints Adam Klaers COO and promotes Julie Boyster to chief brand officer
As President of Owned Pools at Big Blue Swim School, Dolan oversees 22 locations, supporting daily operations, instructional standards and the overall experience for families.
We’ve found AI can be incredibly useful, but we’re also careful about where and how we use it.
At WellBiz Brands, we’re using AI in a few different ways, and honestly, the data piece (the thing everyone assumes is the whole story) is the less interesting part at this point.
Ariel Clay has been promoted from Chief Operating Officer to President of Woodhouse Spa, a leading luxury spa franchise.