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Chipotle Targets Full Apprentice Coverage by the End of 2027
Chipotle aims to extend Apprentice coverage from roughly three-quarters of restaurants to every company-owned location by end-2027.
SEP 15, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Massachusetts cites Dunkin operator and staffing firms over worker pay
The $1.46 million assessment covers restitution for 100 employees and state penalties, with findings involving classification, pay and assignment notices.
SEP 3, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Wendy’s Gives Tariq Hassan a Combined Marketing and Customer Growth Role
The August leadership change puts customer growth alongside marketing as Wendy’s works through weak U.S. sales. Operators need shared measures and a clear feedback route.
AUG 24, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Wendy’s plans new operations role as Suerken prepares QSCC return
Wendy’s is recruiting a chief operations officer while Pete Suerken prepares to return to its independent purchasing cooperative.
AUG 17, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Portillo’s cuts headquarters roles as restaurant cost pressures grow
Portillo’s July staffing action affected headquarters and limited field management roles. Its filing projects $1.1 million in restructuring charges and excludes restaurant team members.
AUG 5, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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SouthFair’s Shipley Agreement Links a Restaurant to Its Neighborhood Mission
SouthFair plans to operate a Shipley franchise at Malcolm’s Point, where Dallas records document a funded property-development loan and a separate proposed grant.
JUL 8, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Dairy Queen Gives Phil Crawford a Broad Technology Mandate
Dairy Queen named Phil Crawford CTO over corporate IT and restaurant technology. His mandate connects commerce strategy, franchise support and leadership succession.
JUL 7, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Wendy’s reunites Wright and Cirulis in finance and strategy
Steve Cirulis takes the combined finance and strategy role as Wendy’s sets Ken Cook’s July departure and discloses the new executive’s compensation.
JUN 23, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Domino’s Sets an Extended Handoff From Russell Weiner to Joe Jordan
Domino’s planned CEO and chairman transitions create a long overlap. For franchisees, the key is clarity about who owns operating decisions.
JUN 22, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
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Marco's plans Orlando training kitchen to support franchise expansion
A planned operations center costing more than $1 million pairs franchise education with a replica store kitchen, with opening expected in fall 2026.
JUN 16, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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P. Terry's Pairs Employee Ownership With a Profit-Sharing Plan
P. Terry's profit sharing starts at 5% of operating income. Eligibility, pool size and individual payouts are separate questions.
JUN 9, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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WOWorks names leaders for franchise recruitment and restaurant support
James Walker leads franchise growth and Nolan Woods takes operations and training as WOWorks pursues new locations and co-branding across six brands.
MAY 28, 2026 · 3 MIN READ