Lists of restaurants

Givex Launches Point of Sale System in 21 Prime Pubs Locations in 5 Weeks

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Givex had been working with Second Cup for more than 15 years, and after seeing the support and efficiencies of the partnership, Foodtastic chose Givex as its long-term partner for the entire system.

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  • Givex had been working with Second Cup for more than 15 years, and after seeing the support and efficiencies of the partnership, Foodtastic chose Givex as its long-term partner for the entire system.
  • By utilizing multiple Givex products , Foodtastic and its brands are able to streamline operations and harness valuable customer data to make better-informed business decisions.
  • "Our team was able to implement GivexPOS in 21 Prime Pubs locations in just five weeks, which illustrates our ability to quickly and efficiently support multi-unit, multi-brand franchise systems."
  • Givex (TSX: GIVX) (OTCQX: GIVXF) is a global fintech company providing merchants with customer engagement, point of sale and payment solutions, all in a single platform.

Focus Brands Appoints Industry Veterans to Key Leadership Roles in Restaurant Category

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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Both leaders have an impressive background in restaurant operations, which is critical for the success of the company's three restaurant category brands.

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  • Both leaders have an impressive background in restaurant operations, which is critical for the success of the company's three restaurant category brands.
  • "Having the opportunity to promote a strong leader like Shelley Harris to lead the restaurant category shows the bench strength we have within Focus Brands, and William Armstrong's track record of operational excellence is invaluable as Schlotzsky's continues to grow and enter new markets," said Jim Holthouser, CEO of Focus Brands.
  • Shelley Harris has worked in operations at Focus Brands for six years, most recently as the Senior Vice President of Operations for the Restaurant Category.
  • Atlanta-based Focus Brands is a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands.

Church’s Texas Chicken™ and Texas Chicken™ Names Industry Veteran Joe Guith as New CEO

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Churchs Texas Chicken and Texas Chicken, one of the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains in the world, announced it has named industry veteran Joe Guith as the brands new CEO, effective August 1, 2022.

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  • Churchs Texas Chicken and Texas Chicken, one of the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains in the world, announced it has named industry veteran Joe Guith as the brands new CEO, effective August 1, 2022.
  • Guith joins Churchs Texas Chicken from Focus Brands, where he was Restaurant Category President overseeing a portfolio of over 1,500 restaurants across the Moes Southwest Grill, McAlisters Deli, and Schlotzskys brands.
  • Founded in San Antonio, TX, in 1952 by George W. Church, Churchs Texas Chicken, along with its sister brand Texas Chicken primarily outside of the U.S., is one of the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains in the world.
  • Texas Chicken and Churchs Texas Chicken have more than 1,500 locations in 26 countries and global markets and system-wide sales of more than $1 billion.

Need a job? Subway® Hiring 50,000 New Team Members in June Ahead of its Biggest Summer Yet

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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MILFORD, Conn. , May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Subway® announced plans to add more than 50,000 new in restaurant team members in June as part of a nationwide hiring program. The push to hire at restaurants across the country comes as Subway prepares for its biggest summer yet, following record sales in 2022 and the company's menu refresh last year.

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  • MILFORD, Conn., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Subway announced plans to add more than 50,000 new in restaurant team members in June as part of a nationwide hiring program.
  • The push to hire at restaurants across the country comes as Subway prepares for its biggest summer yet, following record sales in 2022 and the company's menu refresh last year.
  • In addition to employee training, growth and development programs, Subway restaurant careers offer a variety of employee perks and benefits to help achieve personal and professional goals.
  • Franchisees are the employers of all team members and are solely responsible for employment responsibilities in their restaurants.

Famous Dave's Partners With Presto to Deploy Next-Gen Pay-at-Table Technology, Boost Labor Productivity and Guest Experience

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Designed to provide a faster and more delightful guest experience, boost guest loyalty sign-ups and improve labor productivity, the Presto pay-at-table systems will roll-out to the corporate Famous Dave's restaurants in the United States over the next few months.

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  • Designed to provide a faster and more delightful guest experience, boost guest loyalty sign-ups and improve labor productivity, the Presto pay-at-table systems will roll-out to the corporate Famous Dave's restaurants in the United States over the next few months.
  • This partnership will enable Famous Dave's to provide a convenient pay-at-table experience to their guests to increase guest satisfaction, improve productivity and ultimately drive repeat visits.
  • The Presto pay-at-table system is easy to use, reliable, and enhances the guest experience by providing convenience, specifically around pay-at-table functionality.
  • Our guests and operators expect a best-in-class digital experience focused on making their lives easier and improving their overall experience, said Al Hank, Famous Dave's COO.

Focus Brands Appoints Tory Bartlett as Chief Brand Officer of Moe's Southwest Grill

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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ATLANTA, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Focus Brands , parent company of iconic brands including Auntie Anne's , Carvel , Cinnabon , Jamba , McAlister's Deli , Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's , announced today the appointment of Tory Bartlett as Chief Brand Officer for Moe's Southwest Grill.

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  • ATLANTA, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Focus Brands , parent company of iconic brands including Auntie Anne's , Carvel , Cinnabon , Jamba , McAlister's Deli , Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's , announced today the appointment of Tory Bartlett as Chief Brand Officer for Moe's Southwest Grill.
  • Bartlett has been with Focus Brands for three years, most recently serving as Chief Brand Officer for Schlotzsky's.
  • "Tory's impressive leadership with Schlotzsky's has helped propel the brand forward," said Joe Guith, Restaurant Category President, Focus Brands.
  • During his tenure as Schlotzsky's Chief Brand Officer, Bartlett introduced two new prototypes as well as overhauled the menu to streamline operations and maximize kitchen efficiency.

Uber Eats' Head of Dark Kitchens Joins C3--Fastest Growing Food Tech Platform--as Chief Strategy Officer

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Monday, January 10, 2022
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MIAMI, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Sam Nazarian, the innovative Founder and CEO of C3(Creating Culinary Communities), continues to elevate the global food tech platform's talent roster by naming Pasha Mehran as Chief Strategy Officer.

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  • MIAMI, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Sam Nazarian, the innovative Founder and CEO of C3(Creating Culinary Communities), continues to elevate the global food tech platform's talent roster by naming Pasha Mehran as Chief Strategy Officer.
  • Mehran's expertise closely aligns with C3's strategy to create a one-stop-shop for a multitude of cuisines accessible both digitally and through brick-and-mortar locations.
  • "Sam Nazarian is a true pioneer in the global lifestyle industry, having built some of the world's most iconic hospitality brands.
  • Mehran formerly served as Head of Dark Kitchens at Uber Eats where he oversaw national partnerships and spearheaded the Dark Kitchen category, which is projected to be a $1 trillion industry by 2030.

Focus Brands Bolsters Bench Strength in Brand and Category Leadership

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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He has been working with the brand for 13 years and most recently served as vice president of operations.

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  • He has been working with the brand for 13 years and most recently served as vice president of operations.
  • Together, Karyn and Danielle will work with key leaders within the organization to enhance digital engagement, strategic initiatives, creative development and services across the Focus Brands categories and portfolio of brands.
  • She brings strong business acumen of the company's iconic brands and global business while also creating breakthrough marketing strategies and brand relevancy.
  • Atlanta-based Focus Brands is a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands.

BBQ Holdings Hires Manny Packing as New Vice President

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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"I'm very excited to join the BBQ Holdings team, and appreciate the trust of the company's leadership," said Packing.

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  • "I'm very excited to join the BBQ Holdings team, and appreciate the trust of the company's leadership," said Packing.
  • "The BBQ Holdings portfolio is expanding rapidly and we are proud to have an experienced industry veteran like Manny to guide our growth.
  • BBQ Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBQ) is a national restaurant company engaged in the ownership and operation of casual and fast dining restaurants.
  • Village Inn and Bakers Square are the most recent additions to the company and add a legendary Family Dining element to BBQ Holdings.