Texas Roadhouse names Jerry Morgan president
Promotion of Roadhouse veteran exec reflects increasing responsibility, success Texas Roadhouse promoted Jerry Morgan to president, assuming the role that CEO Kent Taylor had filled since June 2019. The appointment […]
Darden Restaurants promotes Ricardo Cardenas to president, Rajesh Vennam to chief financial officer
CEO Gene Lee elected chairman of Board of Directors Darden Restaurants promoted two executives, naming Ricardo Cardenas president and chief operating officer and Rajesh Vennam chief financial officer. Concurrently, the […]
Jack in the Box names Timothy Mullany chief financial officer
Industry veteran succeeds Lance Tucker, who left in September Jack in the Box named Timothy Mullany EVP and chief financial officer effective January 16. He will succeed Lance Tucker, who […]
Becky G joins Jack in the Box in promoting The Cluck Sandwich, raising funds for No Kid Hungry
New juicier, thicker Chicken Sandwich in the dance spotlight American singer and songwriter Becky G will help promote the launch of The Cluck Sandwich, a new item on the Jack […]
National Restaurant Association partners with third-party providers to release Public Policy Principles framework
Framework creates best practices enhancing protection for operators, delivery providers The National Restaurant Association developed seven Public Policy Principles of Third-Party Delivery to provide a framework for best practices, helping […]
CPK names Judd Tirnauer EVP, chief financial officer to spearhead ongoing capital strategy
New finance leader to also identify growth opportunities California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) named Judd Tirnauer EVP and CFO. A 25-year financial executive, Tirnauer most recently worked at Black Angus Steakhouse […]
Inspire Brands finalizes Dunkin’ Brands acquisition
Dunkin’, Baskin-Robbins integration into Inspire portfolio begins Inspire Brands, the parent of Arby’s and Sonic, finalized Dunkin’ Brands’ acquisition. The $11.3B purchase of Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, with $26B in annual […]
Fat Brands to merge with majority shareholder Fog Cutter Capital Group
Merger frees up parent of Fatburger to more easily grow through acquisitions Fat Brands, the parent of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and several other fast-casual brands, has agreed to merge with […]
National Restaurant Association urges Congress to provide additional relief for businesses, restaurants
110,000 restaurants have closed amid pandemic With more than 2 million restaurant employees out of work and 17 percent of restaurants having closed permanently or on a long-term basis, the […]
Ted’s Montana Grill launches online Butcher Shoppe for holiday gift-giving
Bison, premium beef steaks marketed as ideal overnight gifts Ted’s Montana Grill launched a new Butcher Shoppe online, providing American bison and premium beef. The online platform will feature steak […]
Mellody Hobson to become non-executive chair of Starbucks Board of Directors
Hobson to succeed Myron E. Ullman, III Starbucks Corporation will see Mellody Hobson become the non-executive chair of the Board of Directors effective March 2021. Hobson became an independent director […]
