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BJ's operations chief Lon Ledwith to retire

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 17, 2022

Ledwith will step down in May after 18 years with the chain. He'll be replaced by SVP of Operations Christopher Pinsak.

Leadership

Golden Corral's Lance Trenary tapped as this year's National Restaurant Association chairman

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 16, 2022

Freddy's Scott Redler was elected vice chairman, and Michigan's Jeff Lodbell was named treasurer.

Leadership

National Restaurant Association names Michelle Korsmo CEO

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 15, 2022

The Beltway veteran brings to the post a combination of association leadership, policymaking and advocacy experience.

Leadership

Bill Marriott to step away from his family's namesake lodging empire after 58 years

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 14, 2022

Upon his retirement in May, the son of founders Allie and Willard Marriott will relinquish his chairman's title to his son, David.

Leadership

Wienerschnitzel names J.R. Galardi CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 07, 2022

The son of company founder John Galardi will become CEO of Galardi Group, which also operates Tastee Freeze and Hamburger Stand.

Leadership

La Madeleine promotes Christine Johnson to COO

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 03, 2022

Johnson had previously served as chief administrative officer for the French bakery-café chain’s parent, Le Duff America.

Leadership

Sprinkles names finance vet Allison Schulder CFO

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 02, 2022

Schulder comes to the cupcake chain after previously serving as chief financial officer for True Food Kitchen.

Financing

Union-funded shareholders think McDonald’s didn’t get enough from Steve Easterbrook

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2022

Pension funds for Teamsters union members say the company’s $105 million settlement from its former CEO did not go far enough.

Financing

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson received a big pay increase last year

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 31, 2022

His total pay package topped $20 million in 2021, up 39% over 2020, as the company’s sales and stock price strength returned.

Leadership

For Sonic President Claudia San Pedro, it’s not just about selling hamburgers

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2022

San Pedro took an unusual route to her current role. But the lessons she’s learned along the way have helped the burger chain succeed and earned her a place among nominees for Restaurant Business Restaurant Leader of the Year.

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