Consortium Brand Partners, along with Eldridge Industries, Aurify Brands and Convive Brands, will acquire the chain, which has more than 120 units, in a deal expected to close this month.
Kelly’s Roast Beef has a new owner: private equity firm AAM15 Management Group. The deal includes the acquisition of four Kelly’s flagship loc…
After 40 years of corporate development and franchise opportunities only in international markets, California Pizza Kitchen is pursuing franchise growth in the U.S., first with large QSR operator Sundine.
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers’ newest executive has pursued three primary career passions, but only one of them ended up being his tru…
With a new focus on franchise expansion, California Pizza Kitchen is also targeting growth globally, entering its first international airports in Chile and Costa Rica with specialty retailer Morpho Travel Retail.
9Round hired Janice Branam as its new vice president of operations. Branam worked for Pizza Hut, Boston Market, Quiznos, Smashburger and Teriy…
CEO Jennifer Schuler in Wetzel's Pretzels' Twisted Kitchen. At left she strikes a victorious pose ala soccer star Megan Rapinoe.
“Are we winning? What's the score?” — Jennifer Schuler, CEO, Wetzel's Pretzels
“Sure, you can make mistakes. You can't make fatal mistakes.” — Bill Phelps, co-founder and former CEO, Wetzel's Pretzels