IHOP parent company, Dine Brands Global, searches for new CEO
Dine Brands looks for Steve Joyce replacement Dine Brands Global, which franchises and operates Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill and IHOP through its subsidiaries, announced it is looking for a […]
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill names Greg Willman new CEO
Willman succeeds interim chief, Gary Beisler Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill named Greg Willman its new chief executive officer, effective June 15. Willman takes the helm of the Middle-Eastern-style chain […]
National Restaurant Association appoints Tom Bené to president and chief executive post
Former Sysco chief also named CEO of NRAEF Tom Bené becomes The National Restaurant Association’s new president and chief executive on June 1. The Association named him its new leader […]
Chris Carr joins Sweetgreen as chief operations officer
Former Starbucks exec to improve guest, staff experience at fast casual Chris Carr, a former Starbucks executive, has joined Sweetgreen as chief operations officer, the fast-casual chain announced. Carr served […]
MOD Pizza names Josh Guenser chief financial officer
Former Starbucks senior exec to oversee reporting for 480-unit fast-casual pizza chain MOD Pizza named Josh Guenser its new chief financial officer. The fast-casual pizza chain’s appointment of Guenser as […]
Good Times permanently appoints Ryan Zink to CEO post
New chief executive had been acting CEO for six months Good Times Restaurants has named Ryan Zink its chief executive officer. Since October 2019, Zink had served as acting CEO […]
Patrick Schwing named chief marketing officer of sandwich giant
Arby’s to leverage CMO’s CPG, product development marketing expertise Arby’s appointed Patrick Schwing its new chief marketing officer. As its new CMO, Patrick will lead marketing efforts in the areas […]
Visit San Jose appoints Michael Riddell executive chef
He’ll lead culinary efforts at McEnery Convention Center, cultural theaters The marketing organization of the City of San Jose, Calif. has chosen a new head of culinary in Michael Riddell […]
Del Taco names Tim Hackbardt CMO
27-year industry veteran to lead marketing at Mexican QSR chain Del Taco Restaurants appointed Tim Hackbardt chief marketing officer. As the new CMO, he’ll lead all marketing initiatives at the […]
Roti names Justin Seamonds new CEO
Seamonds brings diverse background to fast-casual chain Roti has chosen Justin Seamonds to lead the chain as its new chief executive officer. Most recently Seamonds served as CEO of Snack […]
Boston Market promotes Eric Wyatt to chief executive officer
Wyatt succeeds former CEO Frances Allen Boston Market promoted Eric Wyatt to CEO from his position as chief operating officer. He succeeds Frances Allen, the rotisserie-style chicken chain’s former chief […]
Dutch Bros Coffee names Charley Jemley CFO, readies next-stage growth
With new CFO, Dutch Bros primed for expansion Dutch Bros Coffee named Charley Jemley as its new chief financial officer. Jemley has extensive experience in retail finance and restaurant development, […]
Winsight publication names Brian Niccol 2020 Restaurant Leader of Year
In two years, Niccol modernizes Chipotle without changing its uniqueness The editors of a respected trade publication from Winsight have named Brian Niccol, chief executive of Chipotle Mexican Grill, 2020 […]
Robert Garcia tapped to lead franchising at leading QSR chicken chain
Industry veteran retains Training group oversight after promotion Robert Garcia has been promoted to vice president of Franchise Operations, Training and Development at one one of the largest U.S. QSR […]
Alex Macedo to leave Tim Hortons as Axel Schwan joins RBI global leadership
RBI adds Latin America to Schwan’s role Tim Hortons Global President Alex Macedo will leave Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the chain’s parent, in March. Axel Schwan, Tim Hortons regional president […]
Daniel Boulud selects Sebastien Silvestri as chief executive, Dinex Group
First-ever company CEO will propel Dinex into future with new brands, acquisitions Daniel Boulud has selected a new CEO for The Dinex Group. Sebastien Silvestri has a deep expertise in […]
