Leadership

Individuals influencing the direction of the restaurant industry

Chipotle names new executives

By Lisa Jennings and Reyna Estrada on Nov. 10, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new executive for Dig.

Dave Boennighausen is out as Noodles & Company CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2023

Drew Madsen, a board member and former president of Panera Bread, was named interim chief executive as the struggling fast-casual looks for a replacement.

How Gerry Fernandez made diversity a restaurant cause

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2023

The founder and longtime leader of the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance looks back on his 27-year quest to view inclusion as a business driver.

Wild Eggs and Eggs Up Grill name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Nov. 03, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new executive for PrimoHoagies.

Scooter's Coffee names Joe Thornton CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 01, 2023

The chain’s president will take over at the drive-thru coffee chain for the retiring Todd Graeve on Jan. 1.

TGI Fridays names new CEO for second time this year

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 31, 2023

Longtime board member Weldon Spangler will take over after Brandon Coleman resigned for personal reasons.

Just Salad and Playa Bowls name new executives

By Reyna Estrada and Lisa Jennings on Oct. 27, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new board member at Golden State Foods.

Papa Johns appoints two new board members

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 24, 2023

The pizza chain appointed former executives from Dollar General and Home Depot as directors to support its long-term growth plan.

Focus Brands and Domino's Pizza name new executives

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 20, 2023

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes new hires for SBE.

Denny's hires Brinker CIO Pankaj Patra as chief digital and technology officer

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 13, 2023

Patra will assume the newly created position after spending 15 years at Brinker.

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