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A bunch of restaurant chains have just named new CEOs

 By Jonathan Maze and Heather Lalley on Aug. 05, 2025

Smashburger, Luna Grill and Pizza Factory each named new chief executives this week, continuing a period of high turnover in the restaurant industry’s corner office.

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BJ’s Restaurants, Shake Shack, Bonchon and more make executive moves

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 25, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

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Wendy's names Pete Suerken president of its U.S. market

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 22, 2025

Abigail Pringle, a 23-year veteran of the fast-food chain, will leave the company “to pursue other opportunities.” The change comes shortly after the unexpected departure of CEO Kirk Tanner.

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Dave & Buster's names former KFC exec Tarun Lal CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2025

Lal had been president of KFC in the U.S. He will oversee a food-and-games chain that is seeing improving sales after a brutal start to the year.

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Newk's, Beans & Brews, The Dead Rabbit and more make moves to bolster leadership

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 11, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership changes within the restaurant industry.

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Smalls Sliders, Karl Strauss Brewing among chains making leadership moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 20, 2025

Executive Summary: Here are the latest leadership shifts in the restaurant industry.

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McDonald's shuffles its technology leadership

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 18, 2025

The fast-food burger giant named Valerie Ashbaugh its U.S. chief information officer while Whitney McGinnis will become SVP, commercial products and platforms. The two are trading jobs.

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Chris Turner named CEO of Taco Bell owner Yum Brands

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 17, 2025

Turner has been CFO of the fast-food restaurant chain operator since 2019 and has been instrumental in key initiatives, such as the company’s creation of its technology division Byte by Yum.

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Former Darden CEO Gene Lee joins Portillo's board

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 16, 2025

The appointment was supported by activist investor Engaged Capital LLC, which has been seeking board changes at fast-casual Portillo's for months. Lee brings deep industry experience.

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Taco John's, Bobby's Burgers and more executive movement

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 13, 2025

Executive Summary: The latest leadership changes in the restaurant industry.

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