Personnel Changes News

Church’s Texas Chicken® has hired Will Cash for the brand’s Vice President, Purchasing role.

Just Between Friends makes a historic brand announcement: the sale of the company to newly appointed CEO, Tracy Panase.

Enviro-Master Services announces the promotion of Tod F. Bierling to President and CEO effective immediately.

Always Best Care Senior Services announced today that Shawn Cothran is the new owner of the Wake Forest-North Raleigh franchise.

NuVinAirNuVinAir has named Marty Schoenthaler as President, while maintaining his current role of Chief Franchise Officer.

N-Hance is continuing to grow its presence across the nation.

Pokeworks CEO Steve Heeley announced today that the fast-casual poke brand has named Abe van Beek as Director of Culinary and Michele LaMont as Director of Marketing.

Empower Brands has appointed franchise development expert R. Scott Sutton as its new Chief Development Officer.

Jersey Mike’s Subs announced today that Brooke Cabrera is joining the national sub sandwich franchise as Director of Real Estate, Northeast.

Clean Eatz is pleased to announce the appointment of franchising veteran Gary Sachs as the brand’s first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Annex Brands, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of TanaSue Carpenter as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Childrens Lighthouse Franchise Company announced today that its Director of Education and Training, Dr. Kristi Smith, has been appointed to serve on Cognia’s Texas Advisory Board.

Flame Broiler announces the appointment of Christian Lee as Chief Operating Officer and Daniel Lee as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Technology Officer.

G6 Hospitality LLC announced that Julie Arrowsmith, President and Chief Financial Officer of G6, has been appointed President and Interim Chief Executive Officer.

Saucy chicken chain Zaxby’s welcomes Carl Mount as chief supply chain officer effective January 17.

Best Life Brands, LLC (“Best Life Brands”) today announced Jennifer LoBianco as chief marketing officer.

Denny's Corporation announced the appointment of Sherri Landry as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

FullSpeed Automotive announces today that Kate Hyatt has joined the company as Chief People Officer, effective January 9, 2023.

Clean Juice® announced its newest Franchise Partner, Jennifer Sigmon, who recently took ownership of the Perrysburg, OH store after years of being a loyal guest.

PrideStaff is pleased to announce that their East Bay Tri-Valley staffing and employment agency is under new ownership and management.

Caring Senior Service announced today that it has tapped Jeff Bevis as its new chief operating officer.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced the hiring of Dara Meath in the role of Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer.

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced its Lebanon office is under the new leadership of seasoned Spherion franchise owners, Don and Jay Ruggery.

AvenueWest Managed Corporate Housing announced that industry veteran Brit Bemis will join the company as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

VIO Med Spa is under new ownership to deliver confidence-boosting results and meet the Lowry community’s health and beauty needs.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux announced today that Founder Brandon Landry has appointed Scott Taylor to the Chief Executive Officer role.

Blaze Pizza announced today the appointment of Beto Guajardo as its new president and chief executive officer.

Accor today announces that Omer Acar has been appointed as CEO Raffles & Orient Express.

Re-Bath has announced the appointment of Adam Petersen as Vice President of Franchise Development.

Marriott International announced that long-time executive Stephanie Linnartz has decided to leave the company, effective February 24, 2023.

Fully Promoted® announced the appointment of Andrew Titus as its new Brand President.

Mike Hudgins, Vice President of Sales, will retire following 35 years with the organization, and Matt Shaw will serve as his successor, Josh D'Agostino, Mighty’s President & CEO, announced recently.

Craters & Freighters was founded in 1990 by Diane Gibson. After much consideration, Ms. Gibson chose Matthew Schmitz, President, to take over full ownership of the company.

Wild Birds Unlimited is creating a multi-unit advisory council.

Mathnasium has appointed Kevin Shen as Chief Development Officer.

The soon-to-be 60-year-old family company recently announced several leadership promotions and the creation of a pathway for more internal growth for restaurant leadership and training personnel that will all take effect on January 3.

WellBiz Brands Inc. (WBB), the pre-eminent beauty and wellness franchise platform, announced today Ariel Clay is its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

Graze Craze® announced the appointment of Cory Hibbard as its new Brand President.

The DRIPBaR partners with Kevin Harrington.

Smalls Sliders announces Maria Rivera, former US President of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, as its Chief Executive Officer.

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc, parent company of RE/MAX, and Motto Mortgage, announced that veteran financial executive Katie Scherping has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors.

Empower Brands has appointed franchise operations expert Thomas Welter as Group President of Residential Services.

Kennesaw’s signage and graphics solutions provider is now under new ownership.

Launch Entertainment has named a new Director of Sales.

TruGreen Chief Financial Officer, Michael Sims, announced he will be retiring from the organization at the end of 2022.