Personnel Changes News

TITLE Boxing Club announces the hiring of Stefanie Lee as their new Chief Financial Officer.

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that the Coachella Valley and Temecula offices are now under the leadership of Jeff Gonzalez.

BrightStar Care announced that Andrew (Andy) Ray has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer.

Bach to Rock today announced Rebecca Hoover has been named Director of Marketing.

Realty ONE Group is announcing that one of its tenured and beloved office managers for the Scottsdale office is stepping down after more than 12 years with the global real estate brand.

hihotels by Hospitality International is thrilled to announce the hirings of industry veterans Vic Vescovo and Patrick Cheedie as Franchise Development and Assurance & Marketing Program Directors.

Window World announced new leadership for its Elizabethtown and Louisville locations.

United Franchise Group™ (UFG), is boosting its worldwide Master License Program, beginning with the appointment of a new Global Director.

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has hired Brian Elsmore to serve as the company’s new director of information technology (IT) operations.

Restore Hyper Wellness (Restore) announced the appointment of Kathryn Stalmack as the company’s General Counsel.

Ideal Image announced that Scott LePage will be joining the company in the newly created role of Chief Experience Officer.

Discovery Map International recently announced John Farrell as the new owner of Discovery Map of Lake George, New York.

XP League, the first and largest esports franchise in North America has added a respected industry veteran in professional esports to its leadership team.

CEC Entertainment, LLC has named three seasoned industry executives to new leadership positions.

Teriyaki Madness, the Seattle-style teriyaki franchise, has been signing franchise agreements left and right this year - 95 new units sold among 29 new franchisees.

Metal Supermarkets is pleased to announce new ownership of its Fort Lauderdale store by existing franchisee Chip Jones.

Intero is proud to announce the appointment of Jen Springmeyer Almeida as Vice President and Co-Managing Officer of the Gardnerville office.

Roy Rogers Restaurants, the western-themed quick-service restaurant chain owned by Plamondon Companies, announces Lou Schaab as its new Chief Financial Officer.

Painting with a Twist has named franchisee Todd Owen as the company’s CEO and co-owner.

HOA Brands, the franchisor and operator of Hooters and Hoots Wings, has appointed Michael Arrowsmith as new Chief Development Officer.

16 Handles, has announced two hires in newly created positions to assist with the company’s nationwide franchise initiative.

H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) has named two new vice presidents to further accelerate client experience and the company’s long-term growth and transformation strategy.

PrideStaff is pleased to announce their Lehigh Valley staffing and employment agency is under new ownership and management.

Mighty Distributing System is proud to announce that Gary Vann, a long-time executive within the Mighty franchise system, has taken on a new role as VP, Product Strategy.

MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC announced the promotion of Becky Mulligan to the newly-created position of Chief Restaurant Officer and Stephen Blum as its first Chief Development Officer.

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that its New Jersey locations are now under the new leadership of Delta and Gabriel Ramirez.

Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) today announced the appointment of Craig Sherwood as its SVP of U.S. Development.

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today announced that Guillermo Diaz, Jr has joined the company’s Board of Directors, effective September 26, 2022

Massage Heights announced two new appointments to its growing executive team, including Tyra Dungan as Vice President of Marketing and Elena Villaseñor Sullivan, J.D. and CCEP as General Counsel.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC reinforced its commitment to agent/broker learning and development today with the addition of Wendy Crane to its team of brand education leaders.

On the heels of record-breaking franchise sales, organic system-wide growth and multiple successful resales, Batteries Plus announced today the promotion of its entire franchise development team.

Pinch A Penny announced new ownership for its store in Wellington, Florida, just outside of West Palm Beach.

Orangetheory Fitness announced today that Kelly Lohr has been named the company’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the appointment of Arlie Sisson as senior vice president and global head of digital.

Now owned and operated by franchisees Shannon and Adam Sonnhalter, the Young Rembrandts territory currently serves schools in multiple locations.

Metal Supermarkets Family of Companies announced today the appointment of Paul O’Regan to the new role of Director of Learning and Development.

Stratus Building Solutions is excited to announce Rob Lancit as its new Vice President of Franchise Development.

everbowl®, which promotes healthy lifestyles fueled by vitamin-rich bowls and smoothies, has named restaurant industry veteran Trevor Sacco to the position of Brand President.

ATC Healthcare announced it tapped veteran franchise executive Scott Nichols as VP of Franchise Development.

To continue to advance digital marketing initiatives and transformation to support customer loyalty, Mitch Walden has joined Scooter’s Coffee® as Senior Director of Loyalty and Digital Marketing.

Bar Louie’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Wright as Chief Executive Officer of the Original Gastrobar™.

Code Ninjas announced the addition of a new VP of Finance Barry Gibson, ACMA, CGMA and new VP of Operations Mike Mercado.

Longtime industry veteran, former CARSTAR franchisee, and most recently, Driven Brands collision president, Dean Fisher, announces retirement for the end of the year.

After another successful year, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is showing its appreciation for its dedicated employees by bringing back its Bad Daddy’s Labor Day on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Orangetheory today announced that it has appointed Jason Dunlop as President of International.

Transblue announced the appointment of Chris Lambert as the Vice President of Sales and Larry Hyatt as the National Accounts Manager.

Mexican Restaurants, Inc. (MRI) has promoted two executives to new roles. Enrique Herrera (Tino) assumes responsibility as VP of Operations, and Crystina Bukrinsky has been promoted to VP of Training.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced it has named Brian Wise as Chief Operating Officer and Jerry Kunz as Vice President of Finance.

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that the Johnson City office is now under the leadership of existing Spherion franchisee Molly Gaffney-Keebler and her husband, Joe Keebler.

Shaquille O’Neal owned Big Chicken announced that it has appointed a trio of executives to its leadership team.

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLMN) today announced that Julie Kunkel and Melanie Marein-Efron will join the company’s Board of Directors.

Krystal recently announced that Casey Terrell has been named Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately.