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BurgerFi taps former Smashburger president to be its next CEO

 By Jonathan Maze on May 30, 2023

Carl Bachmann will jump from one fast-casual burger chain to the other when he takes over as BurgerFi CEO in July.

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Bonchon names Bryan Shin its U.S. CEO

 By Jonathan Maze on May 23, 2023

The Korean fried-chicken chain promoted its CFO to take over for Flynn Dekker.

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Shipley Do-Nuts names Flynn Dekker CEO

By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2023

The Houston-based doughnut chain tapped the former Bonchon CEO to succeed Cliff Rutledge.

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Latest restaurant executive changes: Cava and Denny's get new executives

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 15, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for 7-Eleven, Razzoo’s, Golden Chick, Canada’s restaurant association.

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Fat Brands names two replacements for CEO Andy Wiederhorn

By Jonathan Maze on May 01, 2023

Ken Kuick, the CFO, and Rob Rosen, EVP of capital markets, will become co-CEOs of the franchise brand operator on Friday.

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Earl Enterprises taps Reef vet to develop nontraditional sites

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 25, 2023

Valentina Ellison is charged with putting Earl brands in airports, sports centers and shopping malls.

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KFC names Jonathan Ojany U.S. CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2023

The former Coca-Cola executive will oversee financial strategies for the chicken chain’s domestic market.

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Burger King franchisee Carrols names Deborah Derby CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2023

The former Toys R Us executive will take over leadership of the fast-food burger chain’s largest franchisee.

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Claudia San Pedro is stepping down as Sonic president

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2023

The 2022 Restaurant Business Restaurant Leader of the Year is leaving the company to focus on family medical matters. Arby's Brand President Jim Taylor is taking her place, while Rita Patel will head Arby's.

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Don Fox, longtime Firehouse Subs CEO, is stepping down

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 31, 2023

In a Facebook post, the longtime chief executive of the sandwich chain said COO Mike Hancock will take over day-to-day operations. Fox will remain Firehouse’s chairman.

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