Nancy Luna

3 weeks ago | ocbj.com | Nancy Luna

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI), which has been without a permanent chief executive since Greg Levin stepped down last August, has appointed Lyle D. Tick as its CEO and president, effective today, June 5. Tick, who led the revitalization of Buffalo Wild Wings while serving as its brand president, came to BJ’s last year. He’s been the president and chief concept officer at the casual dining chain since last September. Lea Anne S.

1 month ago | ocbj.com | Nancy Luna

Six Flags Entertainment Corp., the parent company of Knott’s Berry Farm, is laying off 140 employees at three of its theme parks in California, including 65 at Knott’s in Buena Park, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter sent to state employment officials on May 22. Knott’s positions being eliminated, effective July 21, include team leads, an executive chef, sales associates, supervisors and a regional manager.

1 month ago | aol.com | Hayley Peterson |Nancy Luna |Alexandra York |Alex Bitter

Becoming a franchisee for a fast food restaurant is one road to running a business. But costs and requirements vary widely depending on the restaurant chain. Business Insider compiled a list of financial requirements to become a franchisee for 12 major fast food chains. A fast food franchise can be a lucrative business.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Hayley Peterson |Nancy Luna |Alexandra York |Alex Bitter

Becoming a franchisee for a fast food restaurant is one road to running a business. But costs and requirements vary widely depending on the restaurant chain. Business Insider compiled a list of financial requirements to become a franchisee for 12 major fast food chains. A fast food franchise can be a lucrative business.

1 month ago | ocbj.com | Nancy Luna

Palmer Luckey’s ambitious dream of helping America become the world’s biggest gun store via his company, Anduril Industries, is coming to fruition. And he’s got the money to prove it. The 32-year-old billionaire told “60 Minutes” in a show that aired May 18 that his Costa Mesa-based autonomous weapons startup will surpass $6 billion in worldwide government contracts by the end of 2025. He revealed that the company’s fighter jet called Fury is scheduled for testing this summer.