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Courtesy of Bloomin' Brands
Bloomin’ promotes Michael Healy to CFO
Healy took the role when Christopher Meyer retired on April 1, as Bloomin’ faces uneven performance across its restaurant chains.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • April 4, 2024 -
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Marco’s Pizza appoints COO as it aggressively franchises
John Meyers previously served as SVP of finance and analytics at the chain and will now oversee departments like technology, supply chain and operations.
By Julie Littman • April 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of Chester's Chicken
Chester’s Chicken hires EVP of supply chain
Since Bill Rice joined the chain in January, the chicken brand has already launched a supply chain optimization study.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • April 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of Rave Restaurant Group
Rave Restaurant Group appoints 6 execs, including new CFO
The company hired Jay Rooney as chief financial officer as it focuses on growing its buffet concept while overall unit count shrinks.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 27, 2024 -
Courtesy of Yum Brands/Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut US president resigns
David Graves is leaving the chain after serving four years in multiple roles, and global CEO Aaron Powell will assume his responsibilities for the time being.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 26, 2024 -
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Red Lobster appoints another CEO
Jonathan Tibus, who helped chains like Kona Grill and Krystal during bankruptcy, joins the struggling seafood chain following Horace Dawson's retirement.
By Julie Littman • March 25, 2024 -
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Starbucks names new chief procurement officer
Heather Ostis will focus on improving supplier performance and building network resiliency, among other goals.
By S.L. Fuller • March 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Papa Johns
Papa Johns CFO takes interim-CEO post
Ravi Thanawala, who has been CFO since 2023, will step in to lead the company as Rob Lynch leaves to take the helm at Shake Shack.
By Julie Littman , Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 21, 2024 -
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Shake Shack hires Papa Johns’ Rob Lynch as CEO
Lynch will succeed Randy Garutti, who has been at the burger chain for over 20 years, on May 20.
By Julie Littman • Updated March 21, 2024 -
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Smashburger appoints Starbucks veteran as CEO
Denise Nelsen, former SVP of U.S. operations at Starbucks, started her new role overseeing Smashburger’s growth and menu innovation in January.
By Julie Littman • March 20, 2024 -
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Ex-Auntie Anne’s president joins Taco John’s as CEO
Heather Neary replaces longtime CEO Jim Creel as the taco chain looks to grow within its existing markets and to enter new areas.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 20, 2024 -
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Handel’s Ice Cream hires former Wetzel’s Pretzels chief as CEO
Jennifer Schuler joins the 130-unit brand after nine years at Wetzel’s, including five years as CEO, as the chain expects to surpass $130 million in systemwide sales this year.
By Julie Littman • March 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of McDonald's
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski to become board chair
After eight years as chair and 28 years on McDonald’s board, Enrique Hernandez will retire at the chain’s annual shareholder meeting later this year.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Starbucks, Joshua Trujillo
Starbucks adds regional CEOs, eliminates CMO post
The chain added CEOs for its North America and international divisions to give those regions more autonomy as it pursues its ambitious reinvention plan.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Qdoba
Qdoba hires Little Caesars exec as chief development officer
Jeremy Vitaro joins the 750-unit chain as it tries to double its store count to 1,500 units in a decade.
By Julie Littman • March 18, 2024 -
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7-Eleven taps former McDonald’s and Wendy’s exec to lead restaurant operations
William Armstrong, who spent over a decade with both fast food brands, will spearhead the division that includes Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits.
By Brett Dworski • March 18, 2024 -
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How &pizza’s new CEO is transforming the chain’s loyalty program, operations
Burns, who has held the position for over two months, is leading a major tech overhaul at the chain, including a new rewards scheme, app and website.
By Julie Littman • March 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of Popeyes
RBI names CFO, shakes up leadership
The company named Sami Siddiqui as its CFO while Jeff Klein will fill Siddiqui’s previous role as president of Popeyes U.S. Thiago Santelmo was also promoted to president of international.
By Julie Littman • March 14, 2024 -
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Noodles & Company names Drew Madsen CEO, preps for menu overhaul
After three quarters of sliding sales, Madsen will oversee menu changes and digital strategies to woo lapsed and new customers after a tough year.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 8, 2024 -
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Brinker appoints new CIO, CFO
The company is replacing its outgoing financial chief with in-house talent, and hired a long-serving KFC exec to lead its technological upgrades as it battles sliding traffic.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Shake Shack promotes Michael Kark to expanded global licensing role
Kark, who has been with the chain for nearly 12 years, will focus on expanding its international footprint and partnering with more licensed operators.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Whataburger hires CMO
Scott Hudler joins the chain effective Feb. 21 and has significant experience leading restaurant marketing at Torchy’s Tacos and Dunkin’.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco appoints former Taco Bell exec as CEO
Liz Williams, who served in various leadership positions at Taco Bell, including international president, will take over for interim CEO Maria Hollandsworth.
By Julie Littman • Updated Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Ascent Hospitality bolsters C-suite with CTO, Perkins president hires
Toni Ronayne will lead Perkins after serving as managing director, Canada at Little Caesars, while Steven Roach becomes chief technology officer after working at Focus Brands.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Sweetgreen hires former Starbucks exec Rossann Williams as COO
Williams, who left Starbucks in 2022 following a corporate reshuffle, will oversee operations, real estate and development and supply chain.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 5, 2024
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