Executive News
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Just Salad ex-CFO missed out on $1.2M, lawsuit claims
The former finance chief is seeking $1.2 million in funds he claims he’s owed relating to a separation agreement, as well as $5 million in damages.
By Grace Noto • April 3, 2025 -
P.F. Chang’s promotes COO Brad Hill to CEO
Hill, who has been at the company for nearly eight years, steps into the role following Eduardo Luz’s departure.
By Julie Littman • Updated April 2, 2025 -
Retrieved from PJ's Coffee of New Orleans on April 01, 2025
PJ’s Coffee parent company CEO to retire
Peter Boylan, who has headed up Ballard Brands since 2016, will remain on as an advisor while David Mesa takes over as president of franchise development.
By Julie Littman • April 1, 2025 -
Jack in the Box hires Lance Tucker as permanent CEO
Tucker, who rejoined the chain as CFO late last year, said the company needs to make priority changes quickly to reverse same-store sales problems.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • April 1, 2025 -
Bojangles appoints former KFC exec as chief legal officer
Kate Ward, who worked at KFC for nine years, becomes Bojangles’ top legal executive as the chain pushes for 1,000 units.
By Julie Littman • March 31, 2025 -
Twin Peaks CEO resigns
Joe Hummel will leave the company on April 10 along with Chief Legal Officer Clay Mingus, both of whom have been at the brand for over seven years.
By Julie Littman • March 31, 2025 -
Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs will retire next year
Under Gibbs, the company added more than 10,000 restaurants, acquired the Habit Burger & Grill and grew sales by $13 billion.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 31, 2025 -
Rego Restaurant hires CEO
Neel Patel will oversee the Quiznos and Taco del Mar brands, which have been growing through franchising and deals with Ghost Kitchen International.
By Julie Littman • March 27, 2025 -
Panera Brands hires permanent CEO
Paul Carbone, who has been interim CEO since January, will focus on a multi-year plan to boost the company’s teams, guest experience and franchise profitability.
By Julie Littman • March 26, 2025 -
Whataburger hires former McDonald’s exec as chief development officer
Todd Ewen, who has over 20 years of commercial real estate experience, joins the brand as it plans to expand into its 17th state after surpassing 1,000 units.
By Julie Littman • March 25, 2025 -
International Dairy Queen taps former Domino’s exec as COO
Art D’Elia will oversee operations, training and marketing in his new role at the chain, which is actively growing its system around the world.
By Julie Littman • March 18, 2025 -
Brian Niccol’s 6-month update on Starbucks turnaround plan
The coffee chain’s CEO said investments in store experience are ramping up, but union members say the brand isn’t spending enough on hourly workers.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Updated March 13, 2025 -
Domino’s promotes long-time exec to COO, US president
Joseph Jordan, who has been with the chain since 2011, was elevated to the role as part of a larger change in the pizza chain’s organizational structure.
By Julie Littman • March 11, 2025 -
Carl’s Jr parent appoints Joe Guith as CEO
Guith spent the past two years at Church’s Texas Chicken, where he repositioned the brand and improved unit-level profitability.
By Julie Littman • Updated March 6, 2025 -
A&W promotes COO to CEO post
Betsy Schmandt, who has been with the company for 18 months, will work on enhancing the brand’s position, focus on value and continue the chain’s growth trajectory.
By Julie Littman • March 4, 2025 -
Starbucks replaces CFO with Walmart, Target vet
Cathy Smith will replace Rachel Ruggeri at an undetermined date, with Ruggeri remaining for some time to ease the transition.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 4, 2025 -
Caribou Coffee appoints CFO as interim CEO
Scott Kennedy will take on the interim leadership role when John Butcher steps down from his position on March 14.
By Julie Littman • March 4, 2025 -
Jack in the Box CEO resigns
Darin Harris has taken a position outside of the restaurant industry, and EVP and CFO Lance Tucker will temporarily assume CEO duties.
By Julie Littman • Updated Feb. 24, 2025 -
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf hires Taco Bell vet as president, head of Americas
Tara Hinkle, who also spent over a decade at Starbucks, will oversee the chain’s growth strategy in the Americas.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 21, 2025 -
Bloomin’ Brands lays off 100 corporate employees
The cuts at its Tampa, Florida, support center represent a 17% reduction and follow corporate layoffs at Dine Brands, Starbucks and Denny’s.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 21, 2025 -
Church’s Texas Chicken appoints CEO
Roland Gonzalez, who served as COO for the past two years, takes over at the chain as it aims to grow systemwide sales from $1.5 billion to $2 billion.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 21, 2025 -
Noodles & Company hires Joe Christina as president and COO
Christina, formerly CEO at Tijuana Flats, joins the chain as it embarks on a long-term menu overhaul and turns the corner on sales struggles.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 20, 2025 -
Torchy’s Tacos hires GoTo Foods vet as CEO
Paul Macaluso, who most recently served as president and CEO of Another Broken Egg Cafe, joins the brand as it invests in tech ahead of a growth push.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 19, 2025 -
KFC US promotes CMO to president
Catherine Tan-Gillespie will take over from Tarun Lal as U.S. president for the chicken chain on April 1, after a difficult year for sales.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 13, 2025 -
Retrieved from EG America.
EG America names new head of branded QSR operations
The retailer has appointed a leader for its department that recently launched three fresh restaurant concepts.
By Brett Dworski • Feb. 12, 2025