Personnel Changes News

Craft brew pub and restaurant, Mr Brews Taphouse, is pleased to announce significant changes to its executive team.

EverLine Coatings has added Bridgette Morgan as Vice President of Market Development.

Beard Papa's is pleased to announce the appointment of Akira Okura as Chief Operations Officer, effective June 20th, 2023.

Adam Mathews found himself as the new owner of Lapels Cleaners of Myrtle Beach and its satellite location Lapels Cleaners of Carolina Forest.

FirstLight Home Care announces several moves and new additions to its franchise support team.

WaterWalk announced today two new additions to its leadership team.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux announces Chris Dawson, former Multi-Brand President at Driven Brands, as its Chief Executive Officer.

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading window tinting and automotive accessory franchise, announces an ownership change and refresh to the company’s Greensboro location.

Ascent Hospitality Management (“Ascent”) is proud to announce that James O’Reilly will become the company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, June 19, 2023.

FullSpeed Automotive, home to flagship brands Grease Monkey®, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service®, and Kwik Kar®, recently promoted Scott Accardo to Vice President of Operations for SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service.

The ServiceMaster Restore franchise is proud to announce that Florida native Charles Kowanetz is the brand’s new Director of Franchise Development.

The award-winning pizza brand recently announced that its Wasco location welcomed a new owner.

Cookie Co. has announced new leadership starting on June 15, 2023 by hiring Pamela Fazio as Chief Executive Officer.

BurgerFi International Inc. is announcing a change in senior leadership as Christopher Jones will be joining as Chief Financial Officer on July 10, 2023.

Tootl Transport recently welcomed Jeff Mathews to the team as Senior Director of Franchise Development.

Richard F. (Dick) Williams has been named Chairman and interim CEO of Skyline Chili LLC.

Potbelly Corporation today announced two strategic appointments to its corporate leadership team.

hihotels by Hospitality International is pleased to announce the return of Ron Lohnes as Franchise Development and Assurance & Marketing Program Director for the Southeast Region.

GYMGUYZ has appointed Chief Marketing Officer Phil Brojan as President of the company.

ServiceMaster® Brands is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Laughlin, senior vice president of development.

John Voskamp has joined Scooter’s Coffee as Vice President of Boundless Operations, providing leadership and strategic direction for Scooter’s Coffee’s parent company, Boundless Enterprises.

Grasons today announced key additions to its leadership team.

Choice Hotels EMEA has appointed Arnoud Vink as its new Head of Development since May 1st.

H&R Block has announced four new Vice Presidents to drive in-market operational excellence.

Flame Broiler has appointed Sherry Broesamle as Vice President of People.

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) recently announced the appointment of industry veteran Michael Boyle as a new Senior Vice President (SVP).

Newk’s Eatery announced today that it has named Charlie Hensley as its new Vice President of Real Estate and Construction.

D1 Training announces the appointment of Matt Toy as Vice President of Marketing.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery®, a leading family-dining restaurant for more than 60 years, has named industry veteran Diana Garcia-Lorenzana as Vice President of Marketing.

The Vitamin Shoppe®, an omnichannel specialty retailer of nutritional products, announced the appointment of Lee A. Wright as Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective immediately.

Joseph Riner joins the Metal Supermarkets Family of Companies as the new Director, Franchise Development.

The Comexposium group is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Joksimovic as President of MFV Expositions.

BurgerFi International, Inc. recently attracted industry veteran Carl J. Bachmann from a burger chain and appointed him as CEO for their organization.

Golden Chick is now fully launching a strategic reorganization of its executive team from the top down.

Heavenly Desserts has appointed Sophie Page as the first head of marketing at the dessert franchise.

Assisted Living Locators is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael deHart as the new Senior Vice President of Operations.

FranConnect, the leading franchise and multi-location management software provider, is excited to announce its expansion into the A/NZ and APAC markets.

WellBiz Brands Inc. has named Ankin Laysha as the company’s chief operating officer.

Stellar Service Brands has appointed Courtney Harmon as the brand president of bluefrog Plumbing and Drain, in addition to her role as brand president of Softroc.

Stephanie Coffey, the co-founder of the company, takes on the role of Co-CEO of Frenchies, a title she now shares with her husband, Guy Coffey.

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ has named Jonathan Norman, an experienced franchise development executive, the company’s Chief Investment Officer.

Vicky Bakery, South Florida’s original family-owned Cuban bakery since 1972, has named Mauricio Romero as its new chief executive officer.

Toppers Pizza is excited to announce a strategic transition in its leadership team as founder Scott Gittrich passes the CEO reins to longtime Toppers team member, Adam Oldenburg.

Empower Brands has appointed Heather Harris as the president of Intelligent Office.

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. announces the elevation of Jenn Johnston to the role of Chief Marketing Officer.

Bio-One® has named Danessa Itaya as the company’s new president.

Famous Toastery announced the hiring of Rob Sterioti as its new Vice President of Operations for the brand.

Wetzel’s Pretzels announced the appointment of Vincent Montanelli to the company’s top leadership position.