Caribou Coffee has named Gene Komsky as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing nearly two decades of strategic finance experience from Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants, XPO Logistics, and Pactiv Evergreen.
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Cava is hiring more than 2,500 new team members this year as it opens 75 new restaurants, backed by its "Flavor Your Future" initiative offering career growth, equity grants, and a robust benefits package.
Jun 10, 2026
Restaurant owners can use AI tools to automate routine tasks, protect margins, recover lost sales, and improve operational consistency daily.
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Explore NYC neighborhoods to open a restaurant by comparing foot traffic, rent, competition, customer demand, and concept fit across boroughs.
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KFC is set to test a new concept called Open House in McKinney, Texas, this summer, featuring table service, a drive-thru, and a reimagined menu- part of a broader turnaround strategy that has already delivered three consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth.
Jun 10, 2026
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is accelerating its global footprint with new openings in Canada, Australia, and Egypt, as the fast-casual brand marks its 15th anniversary and eyes further expansion across the Caribbean and beyond.
Jun 10, 2026
Travelin' Tom's Coffee has been named the No. 1 New and Emerging Franchise in the US by Entrepreneur Magazine, while both Travelin' Tom's and sister brand Kona Ice earned Top Franchise for Culture honours from Franchise Business Review.
Jun 10, 2026
Cracker Barrel exceeded Q3 expectations with $797 million in revenue and improving guest metrics, as CEO Julie Masino's three-pillar turnaround strategy continues gaining traction through menu innovation, loyalty growth, and tighter cost controls.
Jun 10, 2026
7 Brew is marking the opening of Stand 777 in San Antonio with its biggest grand opening yet, featuring free drinks, Lucky Lanes giveaways, cowboy hats, and a week of special offers- a milestone for America's fastest-growing drive-thru coffee chain.
Jun 10, 2026
First Watch Restaurant Group has appointed Ashlee Weisser as Chief Financial Officer effective June 8, succeeding Mel Hope, who is retiring after a distinguished tenure that included leading the company through its IPO.
Jun 9, 2026
Two promotions anchor Mr Gatti’s Walmart expansion, blending Texas heritage with a disciplined, retailer-led growth plan.
Photo by Raoul Croes
In a moment of quiet, almost ceremonial change, Mr Gatti’s Pizza marks a turning point without fanfare. The brand has promoted two seasoned leaders to new responsibilities, signaling a commitment to steady, capable stewardship as it eyes a broader footprint. Travis Smith rises to executive vice president, bringing a long arc of marketing leadership that helped refresh the brand and lay groundwork for growth. Ryan Morris steps into senior vice president of real estate and general counsel, a portfolio that fuses legal rigor with strategic property thinking. The moves feel less like reshuffles and more like a deliberate, hospitable invitation to scale while staying true to the brand’s community roots. The room seems to hum with a sense of ease, a gentle reminder that growth and warmth can travel the same path.
Beyond the titles, the two bring a complementary set of expertise to an ambitious agenda. Travis Smith has led the brand’s marketing since June 2019, revitalizing campaigns and positioning Mr Gatti’s for sustainable growth. Ryan Morris, who joined the company nearly five years ago as corporate counsel, now oversees both legal and real estate, a coupling designed to shepherd complex partnerships and multi-site deployments. Their collaboration places a high-profile alliance with Walmart at the center of the plan, translating a big retail vision into concrete steps: streamlined processes, disciplined risk management, and a brand experience that stays recognizably local even as it scales.
