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Starbucks North America CEO retiring after 8 months
September 18, 2024
Starbucks North America CEO Michael Conway is retiring Nov. 30, a role he took over earlier this year, according to the company. Before the promotion, Conway…
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Smashburger hires former Qdoba exec as CDO
September 13, 2024
Denver-based Smashburger has hired Jim Sullivan as chief development officer to oversee market planning, site selection and franchise sales with a focus on…
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Nothing Bundt Cakes hires COO
September 5, 2024
Dallas-based Nothing Bundt Cakes, the 600-unit cake company and franchisor, has named Wanda Williams, former Yum Brands executive, as chief operations officer.
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WOWorks names CMO, CGO
September 5, 2024
WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos and ZEats, has tapped two restaurant…
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Sweetgreen snags former Starbucks, Nothing Bundt Cakes exec
August 26, 2024
Christopher Tarrant, former CDO of Nothing Bundt Cakes, has joined Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen as SVP and chief development officer to oversee real estate…
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Chipotle names Scott Boatright interim CEO
August 14, 2024
After announcing the departure of CEO and Chairman Brian Niccol, Chipotle Mexican Grill appointed COO Scott Boatwright as interim CEO. Niccol, who served as…
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Big Chicken hires former Bojangles exec
August 14, 2024
Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken, which was No. 1 on the 2024 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers rankings, has hired former Bojangles executive Joshua…
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Starbucks appoints Brian Niccol as CEO, chairman
August 13, 2024
Starbucks has named Brian Niccol as chairman and CEO, replacing Laxman Narasimhan who has stepped down.
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South Block snags former Sweetgreen manager
July 31, 2024
Washington D.C.-based South Block, which serves acai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, has named Alexandra Lawrence director of marketing. Lawrence…
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District Taco hires design, real estate leaders
July 29, 2024
District Taco has hired Victoria Stratton as director of Design and John Deacon as director of Real Estate Development. Stratton is standardizing concepts to…
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Registration still open for Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit
July 26, 2024
Wednesday marks the 3rd annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, and there's still time to register. Qualified pizza executives and pizzeria owners can register…
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Pita Pit names COO
July 24, 2024
Pita Pit, a Mediterranean fast casual brand specializing in made-to-order pita sandwiches, has promoted Meghan Haugen to COO, where she will manage the…
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Zaxby's snags former Dollar General's chief digital officer
July 24, 2024
Zaxby's has hired former Dollar General executive Chris Kung as chief digital officer to lead the transformation of its loyalty and e-commerce initiatives.
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Chipotle CFO retiring
July 9, 2024
After nearly 25 years with Chipotle Mexican Grill, CFO Jack Hartung is retiring on March 31, 2025. Adam Rymer, a 15-year Chipotle veteran, will assume the role…
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5 secrets to attracting, retaining Gen Z employees
July 1, 2024
We all know Gen Z is a unique generation in the workforce. But a recent webinar shed light on how businesses can bridge the gap and achieve high retention…
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I Heart Mac & Cheese adds to leadership team
June 24, 2024
South Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese, which has over 40 units, has hired Angelo Freites as VP of franchise operations, and Rafael Romero as director of…
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Chatime names global CEO
June 20, 2024
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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Former Starbucks executive joins Smashburger as CMO
June 18, 2024
Denver-based Smashburger has hired former Starbucks Thomas Prather as CMO.
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Dig promotes 2 VPs to c-suite
June 18, 2024
Dig, serving scratch-cooked comfort food, has appointed Jessica Serrano as chief marketing officer and Jasmine Chiaramonte as chief financial officer.
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Shake Shack names Stephanie Sentell as COO
June 17, 2024
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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