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Another Broken Egg promotes Tom Robertson, Brandy Blackwell

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 07, 2023

The former is the chain's new COO, while the latter will now be responsible for all marketing.

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Buffalo Wild Wings promotes Tristan Meline to CMO

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 07, 2023

Meline has been the chain's VP of brand management since September 2021. He replaces Rita Patel, who became CMO at sister brand Arby's.

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Former Wendy's exec named CFO of Little Caesars Pizza

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 06, 2023

Leigh Burnside served previously as CFO or Wendy's U.S. She replaces Darrell Snygg, who is retiring.

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Red Robin hires Brian Sullivan as culinary chief amid menu revamp

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 02, 2023

Sullivan was the longtime top chef at California Pizza Kitchen, where he worked with Red Robin CEO G.J. Hart.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities names Katie Fitzgerald president and CEO

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 02, 2023

Fitzgerald brings more than 25 years of non-profit experience to the role.

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Freddy's Scott Redler named National Restaurant Association chairman for 2023

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 27, 2023

Jeff Lobdell, founder of Restaurant Partners Management, becomes vice chairman. Areas USA COO Richard Schneider was appointed treasurer.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes names Chris Tarrant chief development officer

By Reyna Estrada on Jan. 26, 2023

The former Starbucks executive will oversee strategic growth and development for the franchise system.

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A Delaware court hands a big loss to McDonald’s former HR chief

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2023

A judge ruled that David Fairhurst, the company’s former head of human resources, had a duty to report actions by former CEO Steve Easterbrook that led to its ouster.

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Panda Express chef Jimmy Wang shares steps for success

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 26, 2023

The executive director of culinary innovation offers four lessons learned as top toque at the Asian quick-service chain.

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Focus Brands makes some executive changes

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 20, 2023

Julie Younglove-Webb was named chief brand officer for Auntie Anne’s while the brand operator named new heads of design and real estate.

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