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Jackson previously worked at Designer Brands footwear and accessories company as a leader of diversity equity and inclusion

Jessica Hagler appointment as chief financial officer made permanent at the casual-dining restaurant company

Once the new CEO is announced, Culver will be stepping down from COO on Oct. 3 and will transition to an advisory role until he leaves Starbucks at the end of 2022

In the latest episode of the CREATE Live Learning Series, Savory Fund’s Andrew K. Smith and four restaurant operators chatted with Informa about the key to improving retention rates

Hart House already has several locations in the pipeline as it attempts to create a plant-based alternative to traditional quick-serve staples

Executive joins franchising system from BurgerFi

Meyer is replacing Ted Stedem as CFO of Panera Brands Inc., which includes Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels

Joe Springer — owner of franchise group Nufish LLC — currently owns 20 stores with plans to open 10 more in the Memphis area

Former CEO and brand president John Cappasola leaves the company to become CEO of Nothing Bundt Cakes

The former Nathan’s Famous executive said he’s excited to join another legacy brand