executive change

Leadership

Fazoli’s makes changes in the C-suite

The chain has named a new CFO and chief development officer.

Fiesta Restaurant Group names interim CEO

The company has also scrapped the planned spinoff of its Taco Cabana brand.

David Biederman will serve as chief development officer of the pizza chain.

The former Noodles & Company exec is slated to help the chicken chain spur growth.

The longtime casual-dining veteran takes over from Mark Mednansky, who said he is retiring.

Two new changes in brand leadership underscore challenges of the current restaurant climate, as the unseated execs held their respective roles for fewer than eight months.

The new positions are part of an effort to differentiate Del Frisco’s three brands from one another.

The operator's leadership changes comprise its latest move to reinvigorate sales.

The chain has named a new CMO and CFO, and filled three other leadership positions.

KFC has hired a new CMO after promoting the former holder of that role earlier this year.

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