&pizza gets back to its roots as founder Michael Lastoria passes the reins to new CEO Mike Burns

Mar 21, 2024

Washington, D.C.-based company &pizza is known for being an unconventional brand, from its oblong pies with quirky toppings, to its texting-only “Pizza Plug” hotline and political messaging. Although the emerging brand was once a significant...

Why Rob Lynch’s move from Papa Johns to Shake Shack makes sense

Mar 21, 2024

Lynch is leaving Papa Johns after leading the company into a new era of prosperity for five years

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery rewards 18 golden ticket benefits to general managers and head chefs

Mar 21, 2024

The innovative breakfast brand’s game-changing benefit recognizes outstanding team members with $625,000 in combined cash bonuses, plus a month of paid time off and more

Shake Shack recruits Papa Johns’ Rob Lynch as its new CEO

Mar 21, 2024

Rob Lynch joined Papa Johns in August 2019 and led the company to record global systemwide sales of over $5 billion. He succeeds a retiring Randy Garutti.

Former Starbucks executive Denise Nelsen appointed CEO of Smashburger

Mar 20, 2024

Nelsen joins the Denver-based burger restaurant after 30+ years in the industry, most recently as senior vice president of U.S. operations at Starbucks

Chipotle’s board has proposed a 50-to-1 stock split

Mar 20, 2024

Such a move is generally seen as making a company’s shares more accessible for investors and employees.

Qdoba names Jeremy Vitaro as its new chief development officer

Mar 18, 2024

Jeremy Vitaro has experience leading development at Little Caesars, as well as Dunkin’ Brands U.S. and international.

NRN editors talk about the rise in snack items, Florida’s delivery law, and McDonald’s attempt to return to its value player status

Mar 15, 2024

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Menu Tracker: New items from Starbucks, Taco Bell, and Wendy’s

Mar 14, 2024

Plus innovation at Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, Bob Evans, Caribou Coffee, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Chipotle Mexican Grill, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Dave & Buster’s, Friendly’s, Gong Cha, Gott’s Roadside, The Habit Burger Grill, Honeygrow, Island...

Mike Burns named CEO of &pizza, replacing co-founder Michael Lastoria

Mar 14, 2024

The former Rave, Pei Wei, and Bojangles executive has reworked the chain’s tech stack