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Chili’s hires advertising veteran Jesse Johnson as VP of marketing

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 17, 2023

The former Wieden+Kennedy director will take on the newly created role as Chili’s ramps up its marketing efforts.

Operations

John Cywinski named CEO of Modern Restaurant Concepts

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 12, 2023

The former president of Applebee’s has taken the helm of the Los Angeles-based parent to Qdoba, Lemonade and Modern Market Eatery.

Workforce

Denny's new CEO airs her priorities

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2023

Included on Kelli Valade's list is a "doubling down" on workers' mental health benefits, as well as getting more units open 24/7.

Financing

Feds charge McDonald’s and its former CEO over his 2019 termination

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2023

The SEC said Steve Easterbrook made false statements regarding the nature of his firing and charged McDonald’s over public disclosure violations. Easterbrook was fined $400,000. The burger giant escaped financial penalties due to its cooperation.

Leadership

Texas Roadhouse CFO Tonya Robinson retires

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 06, 2023

She had been with the chain since 1998. VP of Finance Keith Humpich will take over while the company looks for a permanent replacement.

Financing

McDonald’s will evaluate staffing as part of an organizational restructuring

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 06, 2023

Saying the company “cannot stand still” despite recent success, CEO Chris Kempczinski announced broad changes that will require some “difficult discussions and decisions.”

Leadership

At Applebee’s, John Cywinski brought eatin’ good back to the neighborhood

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 05, 2023

The outgoing president helped the chain reclaim its identity as well as its status as a premier casual-dining brand.

Leadership

Culver’s names Julie Fussner CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 04, 2023

The six-year company veteran becomes the first C-level marketing chief in the burger chain’s history.

Leadership

Walk-On’s CEO Brandon Landry steps down

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 04, 2023

Longtime COO Scott Taylor will take his place and Landry will become chairman of the sports bar chain he founded nearly 20 years ago.

Leadership

Applebee’s President John Cywinski is leaving to be CEO of another chain

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 04, 2023

Cywinski oversaw a strong period at the casual-dining giant since joining in 2017. He’ll be replaced by Tony Marolejo, president of international and global development for Applebee’s parent Dine Brands.

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