Executive News
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Courtesy of Domino's
Domino’s appoints chief human resources officer
Effective July 8, Maureen Pittenger will take on all aspects of human resources strategies in her new position at the pizza chain.
By Julie Littman • June 24, 2024 -
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Shake Shack hires Arby’s vet as COO
Stephanie Sentell, who has over two decades of restaurant experience, will oversee operations at company-owned restaurants.
By Julie Littman • June 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company appoints chief concept officer
Scott Davis, who joins the troubled chain after serving as president and chief concept officer at CoreLife, was also concept chief at Panera for nearly three decades.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of CKE
CKE appoints Papa Johns vet as chief technology and growth officer
Justin Falciola will oversee information technology, digital strategy and operations and help deploy new technologies as the company invests in digital channels.
By Julie Littman • June 12, 2024 -
Permission granted by Corner Bakery
Corner Bakery promotes COO to president
Erin Hasselgren, who returned to the chain as COO in 2023, has become the company’s fifth president and first under new owner SSCP.
By Julie Littman • June 12, 2024 -
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Tijuana Flats appoints turnaround expert as CEO
James Greco, who has helped revitalize brands like Sbarro and Bruegger’s, joins the fast casual brand two months after it declared bankruptcy.
By Julie Littman • June 11, 2024 -
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Swig hires Dutch Bros exec as chief development officer
Daniel Batty brings over 20 years of QSR experience to his role at the 81-unit beverage chain that has 500 signed franchised agreements.
By Julie Littman • June 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Portillo's
Portillo’s COO to depart chain
Derrick Pratt’s departure comes amid the company’s execution of a four-pronged plan to improve operations, including drive-thru speeds.
By Julie Littman • May 31, 2024 -
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Wendy’s appoints presidents for US, international
Abigail Pringle has been named to the new role of president, U.S, while E.J. Wunsch, its chief legal officer, becomes international president.
By Julie Littman • May 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of CEC Entertainment
CEC Entertainment appoints CFO
Scott Drake is now the company’s top financial executive, and CEC also promoted three execs to various positions in operations and legal.
By Julie Littman • May 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of Yum Brands/Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut names new CMO, global chief brand officer as sales slide
The new appointments come weeks after the chain named Carl Loredo, previously global chief marketing officer for Wendy’s, as its new U.S. president.
By Chris Kelly • May 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Sbarro
Sbarro names RBI exec as North America president
Mario Bojorquez will support company restaurants and franchisee expansion, operational execution and brand growth.
By Julie Littman • May 16, 2024 -
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Feds indict Andrew Wiederhorn, Fat Brands in $47M loan scheme
Wiederhorn was slapped with a litany of charges including tax evasion, wire fraud and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 10, 2024 -
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Smoothie King hires Yum Brands exec as CFO
Gavin Felder, who most recently served as chief strategy officer at Yum Brands, joins the chain as it continues an aggressive growth push with positive same-store sales momentum.
By Julie Littman • May 9, 2024 -
Courtesy of Bloomin' Brands
Bloomin’ Brands CEO David Deno to retire
The restaurant industry executive has been CEO at the Outback parent for five years. The board has begun a search for his successor.
By Julie Littman • May 7, 2024 -
Courtesy of Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut taps Wendy’s exec as US president
Carl Loredo, Wendy’s former global chief marketing officer, joins the pizza chain after U.S. sales slid 6% year over year last quarter.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 6, 2024 -
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Papa Johns names new chief supply chain officer
Kurt Milburn takes up the role as the pizza chain looks to cut supply chain costs and boost productivity.
By Alejandra Salgado • May 3, 2024 -
Courtesy of Donatos Pizza
Donatos CEO to retire, president will assume post
Tom Krouse will retire in October after 20-plus years at the pizza chain. President Kevin King will take on the role of CEO upon Krouse’s retirement.
By Julie Littman • May 1, 2024 -
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Former Chuck E. Cheese exec takes Dave & Buster’s CFO seat
The change comes as Dave & Buster's looks to drive growth through a dining experience overhaul, among other initiatives.
By Alexei Alexis • April 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop taps Applebee’s vet as CMO
In his new role, Patrick Kirk will oversee all aspects of marketing, including advertising, digital marketing and culinary and beverage innovation.
By Julie Littman • April 23, 2024 -
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Mod Pizza hires Raising Cane’s exec as CMO
Jennifer Anderson brings nearly two decades of marketing and culinary experience to her new position, where she will oversee digital marketing, menu development and consumer insights and engagement.
By Julie Littman • April 17, 2024 -
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KFC names new CFO amid push to boost sales
The finance leadership change comes as KFC struggles with dwindling traffic in a dicey economic environment.
By Alexei Alexis • April 11, 2024 -
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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop hires former RBI exec as CEO
Jeff Galletly will oversee operations, store development, franchise expansion and menu innovation as the chain expands in new markets.
By Julie Littman • April 10, 2024 -
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Checkers & Rally’s CEO resigns
Frances Allen, who has led the chain since 2020, oversaw the deployment of a modern image redesign and voice artificial intelligence at drive-thrus.
By Julie Littman • April 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of CKE Restaurants
CKE names Hardee’s, Carl’s Jr. US brand presidents
Blake Devillier joined Carl’s Jr. as president, USA on April 1, after Chris Bode was appointed president of Hardee’s USA in the fall, signaling a growing divergence in brand identities.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • April 4, 2024
