McDonald’s new Chicago Headquarters Features its Menus Around the World

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Globe-trotting fans of the Golden Arches may find some of their favorites in the new McDonald’s opening Wednesday in Chicago’s booming Fulton Market district. McSpicy Chicken Sandwich from Hong Kong, anyone? The new location will feature a rotating menu of food served in McDonald’s restaurants around the world. The 6,000-square-foot restaurant is on the ground… read more

José Andrés Debuts Sustainable Seafood Restaurant in the Bahamas

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José Andrés is moving full steam ahead with his plan to change the world, and his latest restaurant project is evidence that he may start focusing on the environment: The chef recently announced the debut of his all-new restaurant on Paradise Island in the Bahamas called Fish by José Andrés, and the menu will highlight “sustainable… read more

Kolache Factory Promotes Dawn Nielsen to COO

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The Kolache Factory, a quick-service bakery concept, has promoted Dawn Nielsen to chief operating officer, the company said. Nielsen, daughter of Kolache Factory founders John and Jerri Banks, most recently served as a vice president at the Katy, Texas-based company, which has 58 locations in eight states. “I am so proud of what my parents… read more

Zaxby’s Names Joel Bulger as Marketing Chief

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Zaxby’s Franchising LLC has named industry veteran Joel Bulger to the new position of chief marketing officer, the company announced. The Athens, Ga.-based chicken brand said Bulger, who most recently served as CMO at Lake Forest, Calif.-based Johnny Rockets Group Inc., will lead marketing, digital and social platforms and other advertising and partnerships. “We took… read more

Papa John’s Promotes Smith to CFO

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Joe Smith has been promoted to chief financial officer of Papa John’s International, Inc. Mr. Smith most recently was senior vice-president of global sales and development for the pizza chain. Mr. Smith joined Papa John’s in 2000 as senior director of corporate budgeting and finance. He was promoted to vice-president of corporate finance in 2005,… read more

Starbucks Marketing Vet Named Chief Brand Officer at Noodles & Co.

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Chas Hermann has been named chief brand officer of Noodles & Co., a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in globally-inspired, pasta-based dishes. In his new role, Mr. Hermann will develop and execute the company’s marketing, menu and culinary strategy. Mr. Hermann was most recently principal at Chas Hermann Consulting, where he partnered with the leadership… read more

Larry Singleton has perfected the art of the old country score

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When Larry Singleton was 10 years old, he begrudgingly accompanied his mother and father, Kathleen and Don Singleton, on their weekend forays buying and selling antiques. He would help his parents unload and set up their wares at flea markets near and far from their hometown of Lebanon, Tennessee, where they owned an antique shop… read more

CEO Paul Macaluso: It’s Time to Reinvigorate Krystal

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In Paul Macaluso’s early days as Krystal CEO, he spoke with customers and heard pretty uniform responses. Guests have fond memories of the brand, all over the country. That was true even for those who hadn’t dined at the 86-year-old brand in a while. But it’s this second point Macaluso pinned to the drawing board…. read more

Former Taco Bell executive joins McDonald’s Alum and Food Industry Veterans to Round out Executive Team

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Culinary on demand startup Kitchen United announced that Meredith Sandland will join the company as Chief Operating Officer, effective March 5, 2018. Sandland most recently served as Chief Development Officer for Taco Bell, a division of Yum! Brands with 7,000 locations and $10 billion in system sales. In this role, she added more than $1 billion in sales to the system through… read more

Dickie Brennan Named National Restaurant Association Show Convention Chair

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The National Restaurant Association announced it has selected Dickie Brennan, owner and managing partner of Dickie Brennan & Company, to serve as its convention chair for the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show 2018 (NRA Show). In this capacity, Brennan will advise the Association to ensure that the NRA Show—the most comprehensive event for restaurants,… read more