By Caroline Castrillion – Forbes A career setback can be tough. We’ve all been there. Your boss unexpectedly calls you into his office and proceeds to tell you that the business has been sold or you’re being replaced in a company restructuring. Whether you’ve been fired, laid off, or passed over for a promotion, it… read more
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BBQ Holdings Inc., the parent company of Famous Dave’s, announced Thursday a purchase agreement to acquire the assets of craft beer chain Granite City Food and Brewery. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move is BBQ Holdings’ first foray outside of the barbecue sector. Its other two brands are the recently created Clark Crew… read more
Mark Wolfinger is succeeding John Miller as president of Denny’s in a reshuffle of the family-dining chain’s top management. Miller retains his duties as CEO, with a focus on Denny’s strategic direction. Wolfinger, formerly CFO, EVP and chief administrative officer, will assume more of Miller’s day-to-day responsibilities, the company said. In related changes, Robert Verostek… read more
Rōti Modern Mediterranean has named Justin Seamonds its CEO, the Chicago-based fast-casual chain said. Seamonds’ background is primarily in retail; he was president of specialty grocer Dean & DeLuca and then CEO of the Snack Street shop in Houston. Most recently he was an advisor for Washlava, which allows users to reserve and pay for… read more
Whataburger Inc. has hired Janelle Sykes as its new chief financial officer, the company said. The San Antonio-based burger brand also said it has promoted Sylvester “Sly” Johnson to chief data and analytics officer. He most recently served as Whataburger’s chief accounting officer. Sykes, left, succeeds former CFO Ed Nelson, who was promoted to presidentof… read more
Less than a week after announcing the end of its exclusive agreement with airport foodservice company HMSHost — part of travel foodservice company Autogrill Group — Starbucks is already expanding its airport presence with the announcement of two major partnerships: airport retailer and restaurateur Paradies Lagardère and airport hospitality group OTG Management. Starbucks is entering a licensing agreement… read more
Eric Wyatt has been promoted to chief executive officer of Boston Market Corp. He succeeds Frances Allen, who is leaving the company for a new opportunity. In his new role, Mr. Wyatt will oversee a newly created “office of the CEO.” that includes Caryn Doyle, chief financial officer, and Randy Miller, chief administrative officer and… read more
Tim Hackbardt is returning to Del Taco Restaurants, Inc., as chief marketing officer. He previously was vice-president of marketing at the Mexican-American quick service chain from 1999-2003. Mr. Hackbardt rejoins Del Taco from BrandTrip Partners, an international restaurant consulting firm, where he was chief executive officer. During his tenure the firm worked with several chains,… read more
For many of the 102 million people who tuned in to the Super Bowl this past weekend, the game probably didn’t seem much different than those in years past. However, anyone who attended the game and marked the occasion with a meal at the stadium was part of a moment that made Super Bowl history —… read more