People across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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Mattress Firm welcomes Maria Melendez as Executive Vice President of Human Capital, overseeing human resource operations and organizational change.
Xponential Fitness in talks to acquire 11th brand, CEO confirms
Hand & Stone’s John Teza was elected to the International Franchise Association Board of Directors, joining other new directors in February 2024.
Shipley Do-Nuts appointed Brad Reynolds as its new chief financial officer, supporting the brand’s growth and new unit expansion.
The Joint Corp. appoints Jeff Gramm to its board of directors.
Eggs Up Grill has appointed a new Vice President of Operations and Training, with experience in leading restaurant teams and developing leadership pipelines.
Goldfish Swim School has appointed a new Chief Technology Officer, bringing over 25 years of experience to the role.
Eberly’s experience in B2B marketing, both with mature companies and smaller start-ups, includes leading marketing organizations focused on lead generation, content strategy, branding, product management and more.
D1 Training appoints Casey Belovsky as Director of Field Support and Education, a role that will improve the health of the franchise network through systematic training and development.
Bar Louie appoints Culinary Expert Joel Reynders to redefine the bar dining experience, introducing a refreshed collection of chef-inspired entrées.
QC Kinetix has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer, bringing a wealth of hands-on franchise experience to the role.
Three fundamental principles of leadership include praising in public, correcting in private, and providing feedback to elevate team performance.
Raj Patel, the 2023 Multi-Brand Leadership MVP, achieved brand leadership with multiple brands and was awarded for his entrepreneurial mindset.
BIGGBY® COFFEE, the non-traditional coffeehouse with over 360 locations open nationwide, has welcomed Rita Bettino to the team as Chief Marketing Officer.
EverLine Coatings builds on its leadership team with the addition of Wes Hall as Vice President of Finance.
Scooter's Coffee names Joe Thornton as its next CEO, effective January 1, 2024.
Lauren Tesche-Johnson’s professional experience spans over 20 years across various industries, including finance, beverage distribution and healthcare technology.
Wild Eggs announces Michelle Heffernan as its new Vice President of Marketing, bringing 25 years of marketing experience to the role.
Ryan Smolkin was a successful Property Capitalist and Branding Guru who formerly owned one of Canada’s top branding & design companies with a roster of industry leading clients including Nike, Maple Leaf Sports & Enterta
Hounds Town USA CEO Jackie Bondanza has been named to Franchise Dictionary Magazine's 50 Women of Wonder list for 2023.
Planet Fitness CEO Chris Rondeau faces allegations of toxic culture
Papa John's International, Inc. has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors, John Garratt and Stephen Gibbs.
Dena vonWerssowetz joins Firehouse Subs as Chief Marketing Officer, leading marketing efforts to grow the brand nationally and introduce new guests to the brand’s food and mission.
CertaPro Painters has appointed Dean Riviera as its first Chief Information Officer, driving the company's digital innovation initiatives.