Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Leadership

Gerry Fernandez announces his retirement from the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance

The group's founder, he's been the leader and driving spirit of the DEI-promoting organization for 27 years.

Leadership

Sweetgreen snags two former Chipotle execs

Chad Brauze is the new head of culinary and Michael Kotick is leading the marketing team. Both are alums of fast-casual rival Chipotle.

The former Olive Garden marketing chief will seek other opportunities, Cracker Barrel said. Her departure was announced two weeks after the transition to a new CEO began.

Executive Summary: The latest job jump news includes staff changes at Panera Brands, Subway and Denny's.

He "ceased to be an executive officer" as of Tuesday, the company said in a securities filing. But he will serve in a "non-executive" capacity through the remainder of the fiscal year.

Trevor Haynes, president of North America for the sandwich giant, is leaving the company at the end of the year. Douglas Fry, who heads Subway Canada, will take his place. The chain made several other leadership changes.

An entrepreneur who said he relied on Jose Cuervo for his design ideas, the lifetime Austin restaurateur also opened several independents in his hometown.

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Ford’s Garage.

Joth Ricci will step down at the end of the year following a transition period. The move comes just months after Barone was brought in as the drive-thru beverage chain’s president.

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream.

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