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Maria Hollandsworth named COO of El Pollo Loco

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 17, 2022

Hollandsworth was previously the regional vice president of operations for Dunkin’ and also spent about 20 years at Jack in the Box.

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KFC loses a trio of executives to early retirement

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 17, 2022

The U.S. market’s chief operations officer and chief financial officer and its director of national field operations are all leaving.

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Nation’s third largest Pizza Hut franchise operation names new CEO

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 12, 2022

Former Chipotle exec Jason Cochran joins American West Restaurant Group.

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Chuck E. Cheese makes a big international push

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 11, 2022

The eatertainment brand has appointed Mario Centola executive vice president and chief operating officer of international operations, and Adrienne Gonzalez is its new director of international marketing.

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Taco John’s names Mark Kocer COO

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 10, 2022

The 30-year industry veteran will oversee day-to-day operations at the Mexican chain.

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Arby’s names Rita Patel chief marketing officer

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 06, 2022

Arby’s has named Rita Patel Brand its chief marketing officer (CMO). In her new role, Patel will oversee Arby’s brand strategy, menu and culinary innovation, as well as advertising and integrated ...

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How company planes have brought down restaurant CEOs

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 04, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Allegations of personal use have grounded more than a few high flyers.

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McDonald’s adds a Disney executive to its board of directors

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 03, 2022

Kareem Daniel, chairman of media and entertainment distribution at Walt Disney Co., is the fourth new director this year.

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Former Shake Shack executive named Kura Sushi CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 03, 2022

Jeff Uttz, who also worked with Yard House, will oversee finance for the revolving sushi chain.

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Brinker CEO Kevin Hochman wants to make Chili’s fun again

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 30, 2022

He’s spent his first months on the job asking field-level staff and even suppliers what the brand should do differently. It's resulted in an avalanche of fresh ideas.

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