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Chatime, a global bubble tea beverage brand founded in 2005 in Taiwan, has appointed Carlos Antonius to the newly created role of global CEO. Antonius has…
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Denver-based Smashburger has hired former Starbucks Thomas Prather as CMO.
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Shake Shack Inc. has appointed Stephanie Sentell to the role of COO, effective July 1, 2024. A 23-year industry restaurant executive, Sentell most recently…
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Noodles & Co. has hired Panera Bread's former chief concept officer, Scott Davis, as CCO.
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Rusty Taco has hired Daniel Smith, the former COO at Hopdoddy Burger Bar, as its president.
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With over 500 franchise units signed across the U.S. and Canada, Swig has hired Daniel Batty as chief development officer. For the past five years, Batty has…
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Farmer Boys, which has 100 locations, appointed Noah Chillingworth as CMO and promoted Gisel Villeda to VP of Human Resources.
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Cousins Maine Lobster co-Founders Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac have made three leadership changes in support of expansion plans. Shaun Higgins, who joined…
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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop has hired Jeff Galletly, the former VP and general manager of Tim Hortons USA, as CEO.
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Smalls Sliders has appointed Donald "Don" Crocker as the brand's chief development officer. Crocker will spearhead development strategy including identifying…
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California-based Daddy's Chicken Shack has made two changes to its leadership team. Tony Adams, who previously served as VP and chief of Staff for the chain's…
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Smalls Sliders has appointed Julie Hauser-Blanner as COO. Hauser-Blanner will oversee the brand's daily operations, driving strategic initiatives to elevate…
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Just Salad has hired Andrew Marsallo, who formerly worked for Shake Shack and Pret A Manger, as director of real estate.
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