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Inspire Brands promotes three executives

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 08, 2022

John Kelly was named chief company restaurant officer; Tanishia Beacham will be COO for Sonic and Lou Beccarelli chief operating officer for Arby’s.

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Starbucks’ next CEO is ‘at peace’ with the transition plan

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 07, 2022

Laxman Narasimhan, who will take over as chief executive next April, told CNBC that he has a unique opportunity to “apprentice” with Interim CEO Howard Schultz.

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Rob Ertmann promoted to CEO of Mo’Bettahs

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 01, 2022

The fast-casual Hawaiian barbecue chain said that its new chief executive will focus on the company’s expansion.

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Starbucks names Laxman Narasimhan its new CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 01, 2022

The former chief executive of hygiene and health products company Reckitt will join the coffee giant on Oct. 1 and take over leadership on April 1.

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McDonald’s names Jon Banner global chief impact officer

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 24, 2022

The former PepsiCo executive will oversee the burger giant’s Global Impact Team, including sustainability and ESG, government relations and communications.

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Schlotzsky’s owner Focus Brands makes some key executive changes

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 24, 2022

Shelley Harris will oversee the Atlanta-based company’s restaurant brands and former Wendy’s executive William Armstrong will be the chief brand officer of Schlotzsky’s.

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