Papa John’s announces management changes

Jun 15, 2009

LOUISVILLE Ky. Papa John’s International Inc. said Monday that Chris Sternberg, senior vice president of corporate communications, has added the additional post of general counsel to his title. The appointment was one of several announced by the 3...

Quiznos rolls out loan program for franchisees

May 19, 2009

DENVER Quiznos, the franchisor of nearly 5,000 sandwich shops, is joining other franchisors in taking on the role of lender to help its franchisees expand their businesses despite the chilly credit market. Qualified Quiznos franchisees can...

Papa John’s names new president, COO

Apr 23, 2009

LOUISVILLE Ky. Papa John’s International Inc. said Thursday it has appointed Joseph Jude Thompson as the company’s new president and chief operating officer. Thompson, who has been a member of Papa John’s board of directors since 2008...

Papa John’s picks new domestic president

Mar 11, 2009

LOUISVILLE Ky. Papa John’s International Inc. promoted William Mitchell to president of its U.S. division, as seven-year company veteran Bill Van Epps resigned the post to pursue other interests. Mitchell will be responsible for leading...

Leyden: Technological advances can help speed economic recovery

Feb 23, 2009

ORLANDO Fla. —“Tectonic technological shifts” are aiding America in its “transformational moment in history,” futurist author Peter Leyden told attendees to the 14th annual International Foodservice...

Reach out and engage customers

Jan 26, 2009

For the price of compiling code, developing marketing programs, or securing a service to bridge the cell phone and PDA divide, foodservice rainmakers are tapping social networking, mobile marketing, gaming platforms and viral video channels to...

Gain goodwill with franchisees

Jan 26, 2009

With the credit markets still in a deep freeze, some franchisors are stepping up to help franchisees secure needed growth capital so that brands can continue to grow and franchisor-franchisee relations can remain strong despite the turbulent times...

Papa John’s kicks off Super Bowl promo

Jan 19, 2009

LOUISVILLE Ky. To reward consumer loyalty and expand its opt-in marketing database, Papa John’s Pizza is offering registrants for its “The Countdown to Kickoff” promotion a large pizza for 25 cents if the opening kickoff during next month's Super...

Weick among FS/TEC winners

Jan 12, 2009

NEW YORK McDonald’s Corp. senior vice president and chief information officer, will receive a Distinguished Career Achievement award Feb. 6 during the International Foodservice Technology Exposition, or FS/TEC, in Orlando, Fla. ...

FS/TEC advisers shape conference programming

Jan 12, 2009

ORLANDO Fla. —“Keeping Cool When the Heat is On” will be the theme of the 2009 International Foodservice Technology Exposition here Feb. 4-7, and organizers of FS/TEC’s educational program say its advisory board’s input represents “ICE...