Executive News
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Courtesy of Denny's
Denny’s hires chief brand and chief people officers
Monigo G. Saygbay-Hallie will help shape Denny’s culture as chief people officer while Patty Trevino will focus on all areas of branding in her role.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 24, 2024 -
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Zaxbys creates e-commerce division, adds chief digital officer
Chris Kung, who joins the fast food chain after four years at Dollar General, will oversee the company’s new e-commerce and loyalty team.
By Julie Littman • July 24, 2024 -
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Puttshack promotes CFO to CEO
Logan Powell, the eatertainment’s CFO for five years, takes over for Joe Vrankin as the company looks to expand its footprint in the U.S.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 18, 2024 -
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Award-winning chef, IRC co-founder Naomi Pomeroy dies
Pomeroy advocated for independent restaurants and fought for the legislation that established the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
By Julie Littman • July 16, 2024 -
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Schlotzsky’s hires chief brand officer
Donna Spangler-Josephson will lead the deli chain’s marketing and branding efforts as it looks to reverse a gradual erosion of its store base.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Maggiano's Little Italy
Maggiano’s looks to boost traffic with new cocktail menu, ingredients revamp
The Mixologist Collection, which includes drinks that are mixed tableside, is part of “the first act” in the company’s push to elevate its dining experience.
By Julie Littman • July 10, 2024 -
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Chipotle CFO Jack Hartung to retire after two decades at chain
Adam Rymer, the company’s current vice president of finance, will become CFO in January.
By Julie Littman • July 10, 2024 -
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Fat Brands hires financial expert to help deleverage balance sheet
In his new role, Jordan Chirico will focus on the company’s $1.2 billion debt that built up following Fat’s acquisition spree that began in 2019.
By Julie Littman • July 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hard Rock International
Hard Rock appoints cafe division president
Eric Martino, who has over 30 years of hospitality experience, will oversee operations at nearly 200 eateries around the world.
By Julie Littman • July 1, 2024 -
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 -
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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 -
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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
